Just when you thought Triumph’s Street Triple couldn’t get any more brilliant, the Hinckley maestros crank it up a notch. Looks familiar? I’ll admit that
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Author: Mike Cowton
Mike is a production editor and long-time biker. Even though he is old, moderately overweight, sports long, grey, flowing locks and a beard, he can still climb into his leathers and loves riding sports bikes, not that his family approves.
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Tread carefully: Do we really need slicks to go fast?
Slick tyres… we all seem to love ’em, don’t we? I’m not sure about you, but whenever I have them underneath me I feel like
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2020 Yamaha R1: R U ready?
If you don’t evolve, you die… or something like that. So, to stymie the onslaught of time and to tick the Euro5 box, Yamaha’s updated
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Ducati 916: 25 years an icon
It’s not the newest, fastest or smartest of bikes, but there’s something about the 25-year-old Ducati 916 that really gets our juices going. Hitting the
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used bike guide: 2014-2017 yamaha mt-o7
Some bikes punch well above their perceived weight limit and deliver far more grins per pound spent than considerably more established machinery. One such example
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geometry: how your bike handles
The basic geometry of a bike’s chassis is vital to how it feels and performs. But sometimes it can seem like a bit of a
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masterclass: learning a new track…
It can sometimes be daunting learning a new track. Don’t worry though, as there are ways to make it a lot easier. Learning a new
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mv put their superveloce 800 serie oro concept into production
Here at Fast Bikes, we like something that’s a bit different, and the Superveloce 800 Serie Oro is exactly that… Released at EICMA last year,
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ultimate sports bike test
Tan lines, outdoor boozing and socks with sandals; there are many signs that signify the start of the Great British summer, but for us here
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new aprilia deals announced
Fancy yourself a new Aprilia? Well there’s not been a better time, with a host of new deals announced across the range. If range toppers
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HONDA CBR 1000RR SP2 BSB SUPERSTOCK
There was a time when a ‘stocker’ was relatable to the bike you saw down the dealers… but that’s no longer the case. This is
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USED BIKE GUIDE: 2001-2002 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 K1/2
In 2001 Suzuki unleashed their all-new sportsbike on to an unsuspecting world. And it was very, very good. When Suzuki pulled the covers off their
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techno tuono: aprilia tuono v4 1100 factory
Aprilia have gifted their top-of-the-range Tuono some trick electronic suspension, so we trekked over to Trento to test it out. If you were lucky enough
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Blades of glory
When it comes to sportsbike dynasties, it’s fair to say Honda’s Blade is of regal ascent. From its introduction back in 1992, right through to
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sensible sportsbikes
Is there such a thing as a sensible sportsbike? Well, if there is, the Ducati Supersport S and Suzuki GSX-S1000F ought to be just that.
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