Not sure if this is a derby but I only saw it today. In Aus we don't get the UK mags until a month later so its actually the April 2008 issue.

It has monsters on the cover and about 10 pages on the various types and configurations. I don't often see monsters in the bike press unless its a new model release as the magazines tend to concentrate on the new and cutting edge. But they get a good recommendation as an honest road bike in this write up. For example they say of the S2R800 (my bike) that its refined and an excellent bike and the perfect combination between performance and practicality.

Good to finally see some common sense and real world appreciation from bike journo's.

I have been looking for one of those, and I have not been able to find one.

+1 It's a good read.  I tried not to mess the magazine up too much and I'm going to save it as a history of the Monster.

Quote from: techno on May 15, 2008, 07:04:19 AM
Not sure if this is a derby but I only saw it today. In Aus we don't get the UK mags until a month later so its actually the April 2008 issue.

It has monsters on the cover and about 10 pages on the various types and configurations. I don't often see monsters in the bike press unless its a new model release as the magazines tend to concentrate on the new and cutting edge. But they get a good recommendation as an honest road bike in this write up. For example they say of the S2R800 (my bike) that its refined and an excellent bike and the perfect combination between performance and practicality.

Good to finally see some common sense and real world appreciation from bike journo's.

Hey Techno, is it actually out in Oz now? And would i be able to get it in any Newsagent?

I went to every Borders and B&N's in 5 cities and could not find one 

Quote from: Super T.I.B on May 15, 2008, 10:04:38 PM
Hey Techno, is it actually out in Oz now? And would i be able to get it in any Newsagent?

Sure is. I picked mine up at Angus & Robertson yesterday. I haven't been in to look at bike mags for a while so I'm not sure how long its been out for. If I can get it in Tassie you should have no problems in Sydney.

When I was going thru the process of choosing a nekkid bike last year, it came down to the Super Duke (but I already have a KTM LC8), Speed Triple and a Monster.  Loved the Triumph, but then I rode a Monster S2R800.  Absolutely was stunned by the ride of the Monster, it felt like a natural extension of me in the saddle.  Wanted a little more sizzle on the top end, so ended up with the S4RS.  Am enjoying the bike immensely.

I have the magazine/article - I'll try to figure out how to get from print to PDF and get it posted...

and if any Aussie's need a copy, just PM me and I'll be able to pick up a copy on Monday.

it's actually a pretty good read usually, I read it at my local library regularly. the reviews of gear are great!

BUMP

cause i really want someone to scan this article and link it....  i'll paypal you a beer? 

You can get a US subscription off of Amazon and supposedly can pick the mag up at most major bookstores.  I can't find a link for the mag or the article online.

Quote from: scienceiscool on May 28, 2008, 03:05:59 PM
BUMP

cause i really want someone to scan this article and link it....  i'll paypal you a beer? 

Thanks for the reminder, I keep forgetting (it's in the bedside stack somewherez - you know, mixed in with the Juggs & such) - no need for the beer  if/when I finally get off my butt & do it...

Can't seem to find a copy. If anybody can get me one and send it to L.A,CA., I'll pay ya!!

-Thanks-

Quote from: KaliDuke1 on May 29, 2008, 03:39:14 PM
Can't seem to find a copy. If anybody can get me one and send it to L.A,CA., I'll pay ya!!

-Thanks-

I still can't even find a website for the magazine.  You'd think they'd have something like that. 

Quote from: Smiling End on May 29, 2008, 03:40:31 PM
I still can't even find a website for the magazine.  You'd think they'd have something like that. 

Same here. All I get is RIDES MAGAZINE.
Music people posing in front of there whips (cars).