KTM 690 Duke Wallpaper

| Wallpapers | 09/02/2012 15:59pm

Poor Alastair – he only leant back for a split second, and this happened…

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James Hillier’s 2011 Macau GP

| Racing & Trackdays | 09/02/2012 11:41am

James Hillier is a British Superbike racer, campaigning a ZX-10R for Pr1mo Bournemouth Kawasaki. He’s a good old boy. The BSB paddock is full of rock stars avec le flip-flops and sunglasses, but Hillier is a straight-talking Southerner without the front. He’s making a big impact on the pure roads scene after nailing a 125mph of the TT. He’s also braved the streets of Macau, so we asked James for a rider’s diary and an insight into his trip to the 2011 Macau GP – the maddest and baddest race on the planet. Over to James.

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New Fast Bikes – OUT NOW!

| Current Issue | 07/02/2012 15:36pm

The wait is over – the March issue of Fast Bikes is now in the shops, and there’s a 36-page Essential Kit Guide with every issue…

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WIN A Pair Of Men’s TCX S-Race Boots!

| Competitions | 07/02/2012 10:30am

Another month passes, and another reader wins… And so we start again with your next chance to win a pair of TCX S-Race men’s boots! Well, get on with it then…

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Stoner Blitzes Sepang. Again…

| Racing News | 02/02/2012 11:33am

Thunderstorms and heavy rain halted the final day of testing at Sepang, but once again, it was Casey Stoner who set the pace. Stoner, who was sampling the new spec Bridgestone rubber for the first time in Malaysia, set his fastest time of 1:59.6 after just three laps.

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Honda VTR1000 SP1 Wallpaper

| Wallpapers | 01/02/2012 17:10pm

It wasn’t the most polished of rides – but it’s still one of the prettiest: the Honda VTR1000 SP1…

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Stoner In Shockingly Fast Shock

| Racing & Trackdays | 01/02/2012 11:46am

As predicted, Repsol Honda’s Casey Stoner recovered from a back strain and rode his motorbike really fast to claim top spot on day two at Sepang.

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Lorenzo Leads The Way In Malaysia

| Racing & Trackdays | 31/01/2012 13:49pm

Yamaha’s Jorge Lorenzo ended the first day of testing at Sepang on top of the time sheets with a 2:01.6, just ahead of Dani Pedrosa who was 0.346 slower than his Spanish buddy. This is J-Lo’s first proper ride since losing a bit of his finger at Phillip Island last season. Times are slow, considering Casey Stoner managed a 1:59 last year, but overnight rain may have some significance. Tech 3’s Cal Crutchlow put in a storming effort for third place, just half a second behind Lorenzo and a smidgen in front of Factory Yammy pilot, Ben Spies.

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2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 Video – Rootsy

| Magazine | 23/01/2012 16:20pm

Rootsy on the new 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 at the Nardoring in Italy. More specifically, he’s on the 12.5km high speed handling track – that’s the big ring round the outside…

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2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 Launch Video

| Magazine, News, Video | 19/01/2012 07:11am

The 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 launch was held at Nardo in Italy – a gigantic proving ground with a 12.5km speed bowl as its centrepiece. Here’s a video from it.

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2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 First Ride

| Magazine, News, Tests | 18/01/2012 23:52pm

The 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 is an absolutely astonishing machine – not least because it exists. We thought that hypertourers had had their day

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Nick Brocha – Latest Video & Interview

| Video | 13/01/2012 16:29pm

Here’s Nick Brocha’s latest drifting hilarity for you – and an interview from our archive which we did after his first video (also below)…

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Fast Bikes Issue 258 – Spring 2012

| Current Issue | 12/01/2012 11:33am

It’s a new year, but is it time for a new bike? Whether you’re after a brand new 2012 model, a slightly used one, or something iconic from back in the day – we’ve got it all in the new issue of Fast Bikes. There’s even a 36-page New Bike Guide, featuring all the hot metal for 2012. If you’re not splashing out on some new metal, we’ve got riding, technical and legal advice, pages rammed with new products and features, and the famous Addiction section to keep you entertained. Take a look…

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2012 Honda NC700X Review

| Magazine, News, Tests, Tests & Features | 04/01/2012 11:38am

The 2012 Honda NC700X is the Big H’s attempt to solve the world’s problems. Rootsy traveled to Portugal to discover whether the NC700X truly is the answer.

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A Webchat with Rossi

| News | 19/12/2011 16:24pm

Yes, that’s right. The date with Valentino Rossi is nearly upon us. If you’re looking for Francis Rossi, then we suggest you best try Statusquo.co.uk.

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