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CONTENTS
JULY 2013
COVER STORY
50 SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT THROWDOWN
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A modded 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R, Triumph 675R and wildcard
Suzuki GSX-R750 square off on the street to find out how
each stacks up against one another. Would you buy the
class-powerful Gixxer, the factory-upgraded Triumph or the
all-around capable 636?
FEATURES
42 THIEF-PROOF
There is more than one way to secure your garage and parked
bikes from thieves. We show you the latest security devices.
46 ICE COLD ‘BUSA
Roaring Toyz puts the icing on this tasty turbo build.
58 YZF REDEMPTION
A small shop focused on getting it done right turns out an R6
and R1 that blend show and race styles.
46
TECH
62 MOD OF THE MONTH
Installing a Dual Ratio Sprocket system on a Honda F4i
that within minutes transforms a stock geared bike into a
70-tooth wheelie machine.
66 MYTHBUSTERS
Will throwing a Lithium battery on a standard charger provide
an ideal charge?
68 PROJECT BIKE
A Nitrous Express kit adds a shot of instant power to the
2003 GSX-R1000 streetfighter build. Will the tired motor stay
in one piece?
12
REGULARS
12 INDUSTRY BUZZ
News, gossip and current events in the bike world.
26 SHOUT OUT
Readers’ rants and raves.
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28 GOODS
28
New parts, apparel and gear
reviews.
72 THE STREET
Three radically different bike
features including a showwinning ZX-14R, fat-tire
Anniversary R1 and raceminded RC51.
90 HOT SHOT
58
6 / SSB
62
Rossi revels in his return to
Yamaha.
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