{"product_id":"performance-bikes-magazine-june-1995-ducati-916-zxr-rc45-yzf-sku-1585","title":"Performance Bikes Magazine June 1995 Ducati 916 ZXR RC45 YZF SKU 1585","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance Bikes Magazine – June 1995 – World Superhype? Ducati 916, Kawasaki ZXR, Honda RC45 \u0026amp; Yamaha YZF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Vintage Motorcycle Magazine | June 1995 | 1990s Superbikes | Sports Motorcycle Comparisons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune 1995 issue of Performance Bikes Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a dramatic Ducati sports motorcycle cover photograph, an ambitious superbike comparison and a selection of motorcycle tests, technical articles and riding features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue captures an exciting period of 1990s performance motorcycling, when manufacturers including Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha were producing increasingly advanced sports motorcycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover's main headline, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"World Superhype?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, introduces a comparison involving four of the era's leading superbike machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting original publication for collectors of classic motorcycle magazines, 1990s superbikes, Ducati sports bikes and vintage British motorcycle journalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover – Ducati Sports Motorcycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine features a striking action photograph of a rider leaning into a corner aboard a red Ducati sports motorcycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe motorcycle dominates the right-hand side of the cover, with its distinctive red aerodynamic fairing, Ducati branding, front lighting and dark windscreen prominently visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rider is wearing a white, black and red racing-style leather suit, with a colourful full-face helmet decorated with circular and abstract patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photograph captures the aggressive riding position associated with high-performance sports motorcycles of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible features include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Ducati aerodynamic front fairing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDucati branding beside the headlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark-tinted windscreen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge black rear-view mirrors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront indicator integrated into the fairing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack and red protective riding leathers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-face motorcycle helmet with colourful graphics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dramatic cornering position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright photographic lighting against a contrasting dark background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover is particularly representative of mid-1990s motorcycle magazine photography, combining action imagery with bold typography and colourful graphics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Cover Story – World Superhype?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe largest headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"World Superhype? – 916 v ZXR v RC45 v YZF\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis advertises a comparison between four prominent superbike models of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDucati 916\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most celebrated Italian sports motorcycles of the 1990s, the Ducati 916 was renowned for its distinctive styling, racing associations and V-twin engine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of design and performance made it an important machine in superbike history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKawasaki ZXR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKawasaki's ZXR range was strongly associated with high-revving four-cylinder performance, endurance-racing-inspired styling and the company's racing ambitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model represented Kawasaki's contribution to the fiercely competitive superbike market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonda RC45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Honda RC45, officially known as the RVF750R, was a specialised homologation superbike developed with production-based motorcycle racing in mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts advanced engineering and relative exclusivity make it particularly interesting to collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha YZF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha's YZF sports motorcycle range was closely associated with racing-derived technology and advanced chassis design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inclusion of the YZF alongside Ducati, Kawasaki and Honda makes this a compelling period comparison of leading superbike manufacturers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article is especially appealing as a contemporary 1995 comparison rather than a retrospective assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Cover Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotorcycle Glove Destruction Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover advertises:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Glove Will Tear Us Apart (Again) – 30 Pairs Destruction Tested\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis feature examines motorcycle gloves through comparative destructive testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt reflects Performance Bikes' practical approach to motorcycle equipment, combining humour with testing intended to investigate protective clothing performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headline indicates that 30 pairs of gloves were included in the assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is particularly interesting for readers researching the development of motorcycle protective equipment during the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWin a Kawasaki ZX-6R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA circular promotional graphic on the front cover reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"WIN A ZX-6R\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis advertises a Kawasaki ZX-6R competition associated with the issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ZX-6R was an important addition to Kawasaki's sports motorcycle range during the mid-1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a historical magazine competition advertisement. 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