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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, a lot of people went absolutely nuts about it, which is exactly why MV Agusta have finally confirmed that they are putting it in production.
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None more orange, or tall Not content with its critically-acclaimed new 790 Adventure, nor the posh ‘R’ version, the Matighoffen massive has come up with an even more hardcore version of the middleweight twin – this, the new 790 Adventure R Rally. Limited to a production run of just 500,
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After last year’s success it’s back, and it’s bigger & better than ever! In case you missed it a few months ago, we’ll be back at Cadwell Park once again for our very own trackday on Monday 1st July. Now, the day will be run across the usual format, with
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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 at Fast Bikes, this most revered time of the year is traditionally kicked off with the world’s biggest, toughest and fastest sportsbike test. It’s who
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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 are your tonic, Aprilia are offering their £21,499 RSV4 1100 Factory on a 4.9% PCP finance plan, which requires a 20% deposit. If PCP deals
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Enjoy watching people doing insane stunts? Well look no further than the Nitro World Games… There’s a certain something special about having a load of pros doing ridiculous tricks off massive ramps, isn’t there? We absolutely love it, and now there’s a great opportunity to see one of the biggest
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Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! We’ve all seen the spy shots of Ducati’s new (and long overdue) supernaked, but finally, they’ve released the official images of the prototype Streetfighter V4. It’s derived directly from the Panigale V4 but has lost the fairings, and has been fitted with high and wide handlebars. Ducati are using
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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 Tom Neave’s 2019 Superstock SP2 Blade, and it’s about as fit for Her Majesty’s highways as a melon is for hammering nails. The SP2 is
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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 long-awaited response to the FireBlade and YZF-R1 in 2001, everyone knew it was going to be good. But just how good was the question. We
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The super-cool looking 800 triple will be in shops next year Now, obviously, the real news we want to hear from MV Agusta is an all-new F4 1000 superbike with 250bhp, active aerodynamic wings, and optional unicorn-leather soft luggage range. But we’ll settle for this in the meantime. Yes, the
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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 to read any of our big naked bike shoot-out last year (issue 347), you’ll know just how much love we have for the Aprilia Tuono.
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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 its current day form, the CBR has won the hearts of riders the world over. We took aside four of the most iconic Blades, bounced
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Downloadable updates for the 2016-18 Super Duke GT with semi-active springers The future isn’t as good as it used to be. We’ve not got flying cars, holidays on Mars, or chicken dinners in a pill just yet. But KTM has brought out a little taste of the Bright New World
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Official factory concept R18 shows off the new engine at Lake Como You’ve maybe not heard of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este – it’s not quite got the PR push that the NEC show gets of course. Rather than a jumble sale off the M6, it’s a rather chi-chi high-end
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…and it all started so bloody well. I had a stroke of luck searching for a motorhome after Round 1. Despite living close I am not missing out on the paddock life and sleeping in the back of my van prompted a purchase. You don’t make money keeping it in
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