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“An ill-fitting outfit will have an effect on how you manoeuvre

your motorbike.”

Triumph Daytona 955i thick paintwork and panels fitting
together seamlessly; it also comes
If you're shopping the market for a
superbike or sports bike then the with combined ABS and a large bag
Triumph Daytona 955i is the full storage space as standard
package. Fitted with a 955cc engine at
147bph, it's hard to find fault with the
Daytona 955i; the comfort factor,
room to ride one-up and plenty of
stability its got everything you need.
Victory Gunner 2015
If cared for properly the Daytona is a
worthy investment, especially for the Honda 600 Hornet
quality of the brakes that if kept in The Hornet is both practical and fun
good condition you could get a lot of meaning it's a great versatile machine
riding time with. that can easily adapt to what you need
it for. Looking at going touring?
If you're looking to use your Triumph “I settled on a Honda NC700S. The
Daytona for touring then you can also Hornet can do that. Looking to take a reviews said great reliability,
purchase lots of official extras like a pillion? There's room on the Hornet. fantastic fuel consumption. It's sit up
luggage rack and grab rail, not Looking to commute? Check out the and beg, can be lowered, great
forgetting extra security too. Hornet. turning circle and reasonably priced
The 599cc engine with 97bhp means and it turns out I quite like Honda. I
it's got great handling which is ideal like a twin engine sound and feel too.”
for new riders. The bike is light and Jacqui Rogers
agile meaning there's plenty of power
if you need it. The new designed Top Tips
Hornet's really stand out from the
crowd with their colourful designs We've compiled some top tips to
too. remember when riding…
Honda's Hornet is well-worth Ride Comfortably – having a
Triumph Daytona 955i considering if you're new to the biking comfortably fitted bike will give you
market. the confidence you need to ride
Victory Gunner
anywhere. If you are uncomfortable
The Victory Gunner takes all the or feel awkward you are more likely to
stylings for a cruiser/chopper but it make bad judgement calls. If your
also gives you a sportier edge too. motorbike is too tall, consider getting
Fitted with a 1731cc engine at 93 bhp, a lowering kit or small heeled riding
y o u ' r e p r o m i s e d p o w e r a n d boots so you can sit on your bike flat
performance with the Gunner. Victory footed on the ground.
only announced the arrival of the
Gunner back in 2015 so it's still Dress Comfortably – make sure all
regarded as one of the new kids on the your gear feels great both on and off
block. the bike. An ill-fitting outfit will have
Honda Hornet 600 an effect on how you manoeuvre your
If you're looking for a bike that's all motorbike.
about the engine then check out the Honda NC700S
Gunner. The stripped back style of the 670cc engine with 67 bhp, you've got Pack light when touring – when
machine means your first glance will stability, comfort and style from the travelling, take one change of clothes,
take you to the suede titanium metallic NC700S. The machine is relatively minimal toiletries and camping gear.
and black two-tone paint scheme light with a low centre of gravity That is all you really need to pack and
featuring a blacked-out dual exhaust. meaning it's a great bike for around the less you carry on your motorbike
the more agile you will be.
Due to the style of the bike, the seat town; however it is equally reliable
height being at 635mm and weighs in and enjoyable for longer trips and Make sure you are legal – ensuring
at 296kg so it's an ideal bike for those tours. you have all required motorbike
shopping around to move up from It's not one of the most expensive licences, insurance and paperwork for
their current model. motorcycles on the market but it you motorbike will prevent any
certainly looks the part as Honda have problems if you are ever involved in
built a very impressive machine with an accident or a crash LR

Lady Rider Magazine 22 June 2025