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Suzuki Launches 3% HP Scheme For Small Bikes!

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Alan Dowds

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2nd October 2017

Joining a raft of new deals by various manufacturers, Suzuki has revealed their latest stab, concentrating on smaller capacity machines and making it easier to buy them. The new ‘hire purchase’ finance deal covers the fresh GSX-R125 and GSX-S125, with slightly different terms. The baby Gixer needs a deposit of £1,000 (with no final balloon…
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New – MV Agusta F4 LH44!

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Alan Dowds

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28th September 2017

You may remember we mentioned Italian manufacturer MV Agusta and F1 champ’ Lewis Hamilton were getting together again to create some ‘special’ bikes? Well, here’s the first – the F4 LH44… Based on the epic and already rather special F4 RC (everything is already top-notch, essentially), the LH44 version comes with a box of dedicated…
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Ducati Supersport Now £99 Per Month!

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Alan Dowds

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21st September 2017

For the Autumn season (Autumn already, how depressing is that?!), Ducati have refreshed their TriOptions finance choices, meaning you can now buy a Supersport for the sum of £99 per month! It does seem as though this new offer extends only to the ‘stock’ Supersport (check Ducati’s website for more info), but, if you remember…
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Watch – 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R Vlog – Ep 1!

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Alan Dowds

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15th September 2017

BJ’s back with a new set of blogs, or vlogs, on his longterm Suzuki GSX-R1000R. First thing is first, get rid of that stock exhaust and unleash those ponies! Plenty more to come on the Gixer, so stay tuned for future episodes! FB
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Triumph Steps Up Moto2 Development

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Alan Dowds

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12th September 2017

Triumph have begun testing in earnest for their reintroduction to Grand Prix racing in 2019, when their 765cc triple motor will power the entire Moto2 grid… Now that the race-prepped engine has been put through its paces on the factory dyno, it’s time to get busy, and get out and about doing ‘real world’ testing.…
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MV Agusta Sign Deal With Lewis Hamilton!

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Alan Dowds

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11th September 2017

Remember last year, when MV Agusta and F1 star Lewis Hamilton got together, and created a special LH44 Dragster 800RR? Well, they’re at it again! This time around, rather than just bling (LH loves a bit of bling!) up a current model, the deal sees Hamilton help create a brand new model – completely! Although…
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210bhp Ducati Desmosedici Stradale V4 Engine – Revealed!

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Alan Dowds

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7th September 2017

Fresh from Misano’s MotoGP event comes this, the reveal of the 210bhp Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine! Yes, yes, oh yes please! The main spec points are: – 1,103cc – Claimed 210bhp+ at 13,000rpm – Claimed 120Nm+ of torque between 8,750rpm – 12,250rpm – 81 x 53.5 – bore x stroke – Counter-rotating crank – 70-degree…
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£10,000 Reward For Stolen Classic Bikes Offered!

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Alan Dowds

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5th September 2017

The owner of two classic bikes, an ex Phil Read MV Agusta & a Vincent Rapide, is offering a £10,000 reward for information leading to their recovery! The MV is pictured below, details are as follows: MV Frame No.: MV4C75022177 MV Engine No.: 77 MV Reg: WHJ 467M Then there’s the Vincent’s details below too:…
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Renthal Clip-on Recall – Potential Crack Risk!

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Alan Dowds

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4th September 2017

Renthal has let it be known that there may be a potential ‘cracking risk’ on two models of their popular clip-ons, so if you’re someone who may have bought these, you may want to pay attention! You can find the full press release here: Renthal announces a worldwide recall of two models of its Clip-on…
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2018 Kawasaki ZX-10R – New Colours – Plus More!

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Alan Dowds

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31st August 2017

Kawasaki have released images of the new colours some of their bikes will sport, come the new ‘season’, or, in normal speak, 2018… Some are subtle, some a tad more obvious, but all still feel very ‘Kawasaki’. The only bummer (we guess), is that this means that we won’t be getting a brand new ZX-10R…
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Dirt Bike Show 2017 – Lampkin’s In!

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Alan Dowds

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30th August 2017

Do you like getting dirty? Yes? In which case, the 2017 Dirt Bike Show may be for you! And this year Trials legend Dougie Lampkin will be doing his thang with some live action awesomeness! Held on the 26th – 29th of October at Stoneleigh Park, there’s lots and lots going on as usual. New…
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Ireland by KTM – Gaz’s Blog – Part 2

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Alan Dowds

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24th August 2017

Our good friend from Bridgestone tyres, Mr Gary Hartshorne, decided that when he was due to visit some of their dealers in Ireland, he’d do the right thing and travel by bike. We asked him to blog his travels across the ‘Emerald Isle’ as we’ve had some brilliant times there, and he agreed, so here…
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Jake Dixon To Ride In Moto2 @ Silverstone!

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Alan Dowds

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17th August 2017

Knockhill BSB double winner, Jake Dixon, who already made his WSB debut at Donington Park earlier this year, is now set to make his Grand Prix debut at Silverstone next week! Jake will be riding in place of Marcel Schrotter, currently injured, in the Moto2 class, and will line up alongside fellow British Moto2 hopeful,…
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Watch & WIN – A set Of Bridgestone R10 Tyres! Closes Friday 18th August!

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Alan Dowds

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15th August 2017

Oh yes oh yes, we’re good to you! Fancy winning a set of our SportsBike Of The Year control tyres, Bridgestone’s R10? Simply watch this ‘ere video to find out how! So, step one – watch this! Step two – head to our Facebook page right here Fast Bikes Facebook and scroll down until you…
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BikeSafe Show – Rockingham – 19th August!

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Alan Dowds

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14th August 2017

Find here details and schedule of the BikeSafe show at Rockingham this coming Saturday (19th Aug ’17), for those going or those who would like to attend! There’s certainly plenty to do at the race track, and here’s a map of what’s going down, where.. And for a complete run down of times, here’s the…
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