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KTM Sets New Pike’s Peak Record!

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Alan Dowds

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30th June 2017

KTM, and their rider Chris Fillmore, set a new run record at the insane Pike’s Peak hillclimb event in 2017, on the Austian firm’s new 2017 1290 Super Duke R! Fillmore zapped up and around the 4,302 metre high, 199.99km long course comprising of 156 corners in a new motorcycle record time of 9m49.625s. “I…
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Join us at Castle Combe’s Motorcycle Grand National!

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Alan Dowds

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26th June 2017

On the 8th & 9th of July, Castle Combe will be holding its annual ‘Grand National’ meeting for motorcycles – and we’ll be there! There’s a rather a lot on, too, not just hours and hours of hot paced racing action… Yes there will be racing, stacks of it from 125s to Classics all the…
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Guest Blog – Nicky, Tamburini, Castiglioni, Dr. T & the 916: A Reflection on Life

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Alan Dowds

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26th June 2017

In the first of a series of guest blogs here on fastbikesmag.com, Kari Young reflects (given the sad recent news about Nicky Hayden’s passing), on how an impromptu debut pillion ride on a motorcycle during a tough period in her life, soon led to dinner with the CEO of Ducati and visiting a young Nicky…
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Big Brands BSB Bash – Free Fans’ Thursday!

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Alan Dowds

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21st June 2017

With BSB returning to Brands Hatch on July 21-23rd, once again the forward-thinking national Superbike series will be holding a bit of a do on the preceding Thursday (20th), in association with Monster Energy. So, whether having the day off (or bunking it…), get yourselves down there for some sweet BSB lovin’… It’s free to…
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2017 Sportsbike Of The Year – Dyno Runs

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Alan Dowds

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20th June 2017

With our huge Sportsbike Of The Year (SBOTY) test incoming in the very next magazine, issue 329, out on the 27th June, our build up begins on here with power runs for all the bikes involved – all here in one place for you! Of course with Euro 4 now in full swing, there will…
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Time Attack @ Cadwell Park – Get Involved!

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Alan Dowds

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16th June 2017

Anybody fancy having a go at ‘Time Attack’, coming to Cadwell Park on July 16th? It’s a world first by emulating the same Time Attack format already used by cars, but this time for motorcycles… So, what is it exactly? Well it’s open to any motorcycle with with no limits at all on upgrades, none…
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Save Money on Pirelli / Metzeler Tyres!

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Alan Dowds

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15th June 2017

Are you currently looking at a set of new tyres for your bike? If so, we may have just the thing for you… Those fine purveyors of all things round and rubbery, Pirelli & Metzeler, are now running a cashback scheme to current and potential customers. We’re quite sure T&Cs will apply here, which doubtless…
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The World’s Most Beautiful Race Bike – The Cagiva C594

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Alan Dowds

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14th June 2017

You can argue with us all you like, about what the world’s most beautiful race bike ever is, but you’ll still be wrong! That’s because the most sumptious, to-die-for looking race machine is, and always will be, the one and the only, Cagiva C594… Yes, it’s true, that men and women of a certain age…
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New MV Agusta RVS Special Revealed!

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Alan Dowds

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13th June 2017

MV Agusta have just released images and details of their new RVS – Reparto Veicoli Speciali! It’s a stunning thing, a limited edition special based on the brilliant Dragster 800 RR. Aside from the obvious great looks and trinkets, the big news here is that with racing kit parts fitted (which come in a sch’weet…
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FIRST PLACE FINISH FOR RACE, ROCK ‘N’ RIDE

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Carl Stevens

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31st May 2017

Race, Rock ‘n’ Ride certainly lived up to its name last weekend as visitors raced up the famous Santa Pod strip, rocked out to Limehouse Lizzy on Saturday night, and witnessed stunt riders galore in what was an action-packed motorcycle festival with a difference. Building on its inaugural success in 2016, the show, sponsored by…
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Ducati and Triumph Glasgow Revved up to Rock!

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Carl Stevens

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23rd May 2017

Advertisement feature Taking place this weekend is the Ducati and Triumph Glasgow Grand Opening – and they’ve just announced that the infamous 90’s rock legends GUN, who are best known for their top tune “Better Days” as well as their cover of “Word Up!”. Original members Giuliano ‘Jools’ Gizzi and Dante Gizzi will be preforming a rare…
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TEN REASONS TO VISIT RACE, ROCK ’N’ RIDE

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Carl Stevens

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8th May 2017

SANTA Pod Raceway is revving up for the return of Race, Rock ’n’ Ride, which takes place at the famous venue on Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21. The weekend-long festival of motorcycling – sponsored once again by Principal Insurance – is jam-packed with exhilarating action. Here are the top 10 reasons to visit… ACU Drag…
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WIN BIG @ Spidi’s New UK Website!

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Alan Dowds

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5th May 2017

Oh yes indeed – to celebrate the launch of Spidi’s new UK Website at www.spidiuk.com, they’re offering the chance to win a prize worth over £2,500 including £1,000 of Spidi gear! That’s rather nice of them, wouldn’t you say? Yes, so would we… So, what’s on offer, then? How does a paid-for trip for two,…
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WIN! A Donington WSB Weekend Extravaganza with Red Bull Honda & Barracuda!

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Alan Dowds

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13th April 2017

That’s right, here’s your chance to dine (and much more) at the Red Bull Hospitality table at Donington’s WSB event – VIP style! We’ve teamed up with the official Red Bull Honda WSB squad and their technical partner, Barracuda, to offer you the chance to experience a brilliant day out at Donington’s World Superbike round…
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Make the 8th April your Ducati Day!

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Carl Stevens

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28th March 2017

Open Day for all Ducati dealers in UK and Ireland First opportunity to see all new 2017 Models Chance to win a Ducati Track day experience including bike hire The 8th April is an important date for not only Ducatisti but for all motorcyclists’ calendars. This is the day that Ducati dealers throughout the…
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