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The life of a racer… Blog 8!

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5th September 2016

Past the halfway point in the season, and it’s really time to pull the finger out now. We had a decent time at Thruxton onboard the Freeman Harris Solicitors Ducati 899, but in order to keep that momentum up, we need to keep on racking in that feeling. So after a little morning test to…
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MV Agusta unveil the F4Z… Beauty or beast?

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1st September 2016

So MV Agusta have finally pulled the covers of the F4Z, after teasing us for so long, and we aren’t sure what to make of it… Crafted for Chantilly Arts & Elegance show 2016, the legendary Italian firm have worked with Zagato, who specialise in creating some pretty special one off’s for some important customers.…
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British MotoGP special – Interactive map of Silverstone!

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1st September 2016

To celebrate the arrival of the MotoGP circus on British soil, we’ve managed to get hold of a fully-functional infographic for all your viewing needs. You can hover over any piece of the 3.194 mile GP circuit to get an authentic riders view from some of the most famous corners in the world, which the…
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Make meatballs, win BSB passes!

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27th August 2016

We here at Fast Bikes heard that Tuesday just gone (yup, August 23rd) was Swedish Meatballs day. It’s true! Go check it out! With this in mind we heard that the British Superbike paddock’s very own Swede – Filip Backlund – made his own Swedish meatballs on the run-up to this Bank Holiday weekend’s event…
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WIN £3,000 Worth of Biking Goodies With Devitt Insurance!

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9th August 2016

Wow, is this a mega prize worth winning. Devitt Insurance has put together an amazing bundle of biking bits and related pieces of kit that will make this your best biking summer ever (if you win it). There’s only ONE winning bundle, all of the kit will go to ONE lucky person. Devitt has…
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The life of a racer… Blog 7!

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28th July 2016

So a huge crash and engine blow up down already this year, we got ourselves together for the next (and fastest) round on the calendar: Thruxton. Thankfully, after Donington we managed to get the bike straight up to Wilf and the team at Moto Rapido, who worked their wonders on getting the old girl ship…
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The life of a racer… Blog 6!

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25th July 2016

WE FOUND IT. After chasing our tails all weekend at Brands, we finally found what makes all the difference in getting that sweet spot on the bike. Two inches of foam on the tank, which pushes me back and completely changes my riding position. Mad isn’t it? So with that, and a tonne of exercise…
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The life of a racer… Blog 5!

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25th July 2016

Okay, we survived Silverstone. By the skin of our teeth but we did it! We now had a bit of time to regroup now, before the home round at Brands Hatch. This meant all the necessary prep; finally getting hold of a (ridiculously expensive) tank from Italy, getting new pegs and bars, and generally bringing…
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SBK16: Bringing the world of Superbikes to your phone and tablet…

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21st July 2016

Italian developer Digital tales launches the SBK16 Official video game today, bringing the 2016 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship right to your fingertips. So who wants to be a World Superbike champ? The third instalment of the World Superbike app features every single bike and track from the current season, meaning you can go and…
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MOTUL JOINS FORCES WITH THE INTERNATIONAL DIRT BIKE SHOW

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Carl Stevens

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1st July 2016

LEADING European oil and lubricant specialist Motul is to be the official partner of the 2016 International Dirt Bike Show, the two parties have announced. The manufacturer has teamed up with the premier indoor off-road motorcycle exhibition as it reveals the launch of 13 new bespoke products for the dirt bike market. Motul brand manager…
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Yamaha R-Series Test Ride Heaven – The Supersport Pro Tour 2016

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25th May 2016

There was a lot going on at the Silverstone Bike Track Day last Monday, none more impressive than Yamaha’s Supersport Pro Tour. Complete with Race Truck and a fleet of YZF R6’s and YZF R1’s you were invited to test the R-Series for free, yes no money, around Silverstone’s Grand Prix Circuit. Now I have been…
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Charlie’s Blog: Silverstone Bike Track Day Experience… to remember

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24th May 2016

I am not new to Bike Track Days at Silverstone, having spent many happy hours with the California Superbike School learning the art on the Stowe Circuit, I have also ventured out onto the National circuit with the likes of Ron Haslam who can ride a bit, but this was my first visit for some…
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The Greatest Roads in Britain Part 2 – With Dunlop

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23rd May 2016

We’re back with part two of our ‘Greatest Roads in Britain’ – the B4391… This time around with our rubbery Dunlop friends, we’re looking at the B4391 between Bala and Ffestiniog, which features some stunning backdrops and a whole lot of curves to conquer too. Better yet, is that it’s usually pretty quiet with little…
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HIGH OCTANE THRILLS AT SANTA POD THIS SPRING

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Carl Stevens

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11th May 2016

THERE’S less than a month to go until Race, Rock ‘n’ Ride – the brand-new biking extravaganza from Santa Pod Raceway, Fast Bikes and Backstreet Heroes. Race, Rock ’n’ Ride, sponsored by Principal Insurance, will take place on the weekend of May 21-22, offering two days of non-stop biking action at one of the world’s most…
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10 MT-10 Facts

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11th May 2016

We’re back from the launch of the Yamaha MT-10, and boy have we got a report for you to read in the next issue. But before that we thought we’d furnish you with ten quick facts about then MT-10. 1. It uses the R1’s motor. Well, most of it. Yamaha claims it changed 40 per…
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