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Cycle News 2016 Issue 26 July 6

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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2016 YAMAHA XSR900 VS. 2016 DUCATI MONSTER 821 COMPARISON TEST P60 Yamaha has the Japanese answer. The Tuning Fork house has been doing a great job over the last few years tapping into its heritage and delivering motor- cycles that are as good to look at as they are to ride. The Sport Heritage lineup has been noth- ing but a roaring success across the globe, thanks in no small part to various bike-building competitions and an ultra-clever marketing and social media strategy that's forced this $9490 XSR900 into the minds of riders across the globe. Ducati, on the other hand, has its own take on the conun- drum. While Yamaha is tapping heritage to bring you a new bike, (Above) Nice big, wide seat on the Ducati is more comfortable than the Yamaha's. (Right) The Ducati's bulkier riding stance hurt it a touch in corners compared to the easier nature of the Yamaha.

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