Mike Cowton

Streets ahead: Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

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

Tread carefully: Do we really need slicks to go fast?

16th October 2019 Mike Cowton Features, Tests, Tests & Features

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

2020 Yamaha R1: R U ready?

14th October 2019 Mike Cowton Features, Tests & Features

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

Ducati 916: 25 years an icon

10th October 2019 Mike Cowton Features, Tests & Features

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

used bike guide: 2014-2017 yamaha mt-o7

19th September 2019 Mike Cowton Tests & Features, Used Bike Guide

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

geometry: how your bike handles

24th July 2019 Mike Cowton Features

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

masterclass: learning a new track…

15th July 2019 Mike Cowton Masterclass, Tests & Features

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

mv put their superveloce 800 serie oro concept into production

26th June 2019 Mike Cowton News

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,

ultimate sports bike test

21st June 2019 Mike Cowton Uncategorised

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

new aprilia deals announced

19th June 2019 Mike Cowton News

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

HONDA CBR 1000RR SP2 BSB SUPERSTOCK

13th June 2019 Mike Cowton Features

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

USED BIKE GUIDE: 2001-2002 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 K1/2

13th June 2019 Mike Cowton Features, Used Products

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

techno tuono: aprilia tuono v4 1100 factory

7th June 2019 Mike Cowton Features, Tests & Features

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

Blades of glory

5th June 2019 Mike Cowton Articles, Features

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

sensible sportsbikes

2nd May 2019 Mike Cowton Features, Tests

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.