First 200bhp adventure bike on the way? When the facts change, we change our minds
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USED & ABUSED: Yoshimura Quick Throttle Kit REVIEWED!
Want to go faster, quicker? Well look no further than a quick action throttle kit…
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Launch: Yamaha Ténéré 700
If you’re into your dirty weekends and fancy a new bit on the side, Yamaha’s box-fresh Ténéré 700 could be just the match for you.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Blades of glory
When it comes to sportsbike dynasties, it’s fair to say Honda’s Blade is of regal
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LAUNCH TEASER: 2019 BMW S1000RR
More powerful, more agile and packing more tech than a Curry’s PC warehouse…
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HONDA CB500 RACING: CARL ON RD#5 (and his RD#1)
Having read, watched and giggled myself through all of the antics from the recent Bridgestone
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Bonhams MPH to sponsor Stratford Autojumble
Stratford Autojumble is proud to have Bonhams MPH as sponsor for the September event, which takes place at the centre ring at Stratford Racecourse on Sunday 15th.
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The 26th Carole Nash Eurojumble is one not to miss
Make a date in your diary for this year’s Carole Nash Eurojumble on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7.
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BRING YOUR NON-MOTORCYLING MATE TO MOTORCYCLE LIVE FOR FREE
Got yourself a mate who doesn’t ride, and want to get them into Motorcycle Live 2019 for absolutely nothing? Well read this way… Whether it’s your best mate, your other half or even your next door neighbour, you can get them in for absolutely nothing at Motorcycle Live thanks to
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YOU CAN RIDE AT ROSSI’S RANCH!
The infamous VR46 training camp opens its doors for one day only… Remember when we went along for the Dainese Experience at Misano, with the likes of Rossi, Morbidelli, Capirossi and Pasini as instructors? Well we had a cracking time, and now, for the next experience, they’ve kicked it up
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TRIUMPH (PROPERLY) UNVEIL THEIR DAYTONA MOTO2 765 LIMITED EDITION
Yes, we all knew it was coming, but Triumph have finally uncovered all the details on what they describe as ‘the ultimate edition’, of the legendary Daytona – and it looks like an absolute corker. So we do we start? Well it’s got to be with that absolute peach of
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The Definitive Guide to Track Days!
We love track days. So much so, we thought we’d head along to Cadwell Park and make our very own definitive guide to ’em, alongside our buddies at No Limits Trackdays.
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Ducati confirms V4-powered Multistrada for 2021
First 200bhp adventure bike on the way? When the facts change, we change our minds round here at Fast Bikes Towers. So when ‘adventure bikes’ had like 55bhp at the piston-top, while weighing more than a small Volvo, we poo-pooed them with extreme prejudice. Big traillies (as they were known)
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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 is the Triumph Street Triple, which stunned the world when it was originally unveiled and quite rightly went on to dominate the middleweight market due
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Fast Bikes October issue on sale now!
It’s time for the Fast Bikes boys to take to the used bike market, armed with £4,000. The October edition of Fast Bikes magazines is a must-read!
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British bike Builder ABM launches new 765-powered GP2 racer
Carbon/ceramic forks, carbon sprockets and a spanking Triumph 765 motor – what’s not to like? If you were slightly underwhelmed by the new Triumph 765 Daytona Moto2 replica, then feast your eyes on this piece of total filth. Built in Kent by Associated British Motorcycles (ABM), the GP2 machine is
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GET READY FOR EUROPE’S LARGEST OFF-ROAD SHOW!
The Dirt Bike Show 2019 is almost here… It’s back, and bigger than ever! On the 28th & 29th September The Dirt Bike Show hits Stafford County Showground for another year of off-road packed goodness. There will be stalls from all of the biggest brands from the off-road world, alongside
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LIKE YOUR CLASSICS? WELL CHECK THIS OUT…
If you’re a fan of bikes from years gone by, you’re not going to want to miss The 26th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show… Come on, we all have a soft spot for at least a few models from the 70s, 80s and 90s, don’t we? Yep? Well that’s
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Suzuki BSB stars thrash mini-gixxers to the limit
GSX-R125s have their collective cocks thrapped off in extra-curricular BSB kart-track race Remember riding with your mates on your first bike? Mad wasn’t it? There’s something about a load of riders on small-bore bikes that makes it far more dangerous than riding big bikes. You see the same thing on
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Aprilia’s mad RSV4 X megabike deliveries begin
Yes, fast-group plutocrats, your 225bhp/165kg ultimate track bike is in the post… The launch of this bike was a teeny bit overshadowed back in April – the Noale firm announced the RSV4 X super-spec track machine during the RSV4 1100 Factory launch. And since only ten are being made, it’s
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Honda set to launch CBR300RR twin for 2020
Rumours in the far East of new big-bore CBR250RR to take on Yam R3 Summer’s over and we’ll soon be seeing some of the saucy new models for 2020 starting to appear in the wild. This one looks like it might well feature at the Milan show in November –
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2020 MOTOGP CALENDAR ANNOUNCED
Okay, yeah, we’re absolutely no where near the end of the 2019 season, but still, at least it gives us time to book our flights, hotels and save our pennies up, right? Although looking fairly similiar in apperance to this year, the 2020 season will see a whopping 20 race
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ALPINESTARS RELEASE LIMITED EDITION CAL CRUTCHLOW SUPERTECH R BOOTS
Fan of the #35? Well check out this new release from Alpinestars… Here at the Fast Bikes office, we absolutely love a set of Supertechs, and for bloody good reason as well. As far as protection goes, the Supertech R’s safety features include a redesigned front flex area, external DPU
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HONDA CB500 RACING: CARL ON RD#5 (and his RD#1)
Having read, watched and giggled myself through all of the antics from the recent Bridgestone 500 races with EMRA, when an opportunity to have a craic myself came up, I jumped at it with two hands… Writing this column, I still have a grin on my face from my first
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