Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Test fleet: Honda NT1100 DCT

It’s been an eventful month. I’ve clocked up just over a thousand miles, with a few visits to the workshop for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. The first came from worry over a possible starting issue, though that fear was subsequently proved unfounded. Stemming from concern at how slowly the engine turns over, and knowing I was going to leave the Honda at Bristol airport for a few nights, I considered precautionary battery renewal was a good idea. It would certainly beat waiting for a breakdown recovery man after a late-night landing. As it transpires though, the new battery (costing £140 fitted) turns the motor over just as lazily

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