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RIDES Whether cruising the open road on a chopper or racing around a racetrack on a superbike, travelling on two wheels has always proved more exciting than four. We round-up five of the best new motorcycles to ride off into the horizon on. BMW S 1000 R T he BMW S 1000 R is the Bavarian manufacturer’s latest addition to its motorcycle stable, and draws inspiration from its high performance roadster, the RR. As with its forebear, the S 1000 R features an aggressively styled silhouette that cuts a rather menacing figure on the road, ensuring that onlookers know the it is not to be trifled with. Not just a superbike in looks, the S 1000 R’s engine too produces all the speed and savagery one expects from a premium superbike. The well balanced S 1000 R is fitted with the modified inline 999 cc four cylinder engine found on th HܚY