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  • Rev it up: The high-octane world of motorbike-themed casino slots

    Motorcycling is all about excitement. Perhaps it’s the wind rushing by as you race down the open road, the engine’s snarl, or the sheer speed. Whatever it is, there’s nothing like that rush of adrenaline and freedom. It’s no surprise that casino game developers have drawn inspiration from the bike industry to produce fast-paced slot…

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  • USED BIKE GUIDE: KTM 390 Duke

    Bob Pickett tells us what we need to know… KTM launched the 390 Duke in 2013, creating a mid-point between the 125 and 690 models. An immediate sales success, it remained untouched until 2017. Give Me Some Spec  A 373cc single-cylinder engine putting out 44bhp/32kW @ 9500rpm with maximum torque of 26lb-ft/35.3NM @ 7000rpm is…

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  • CHARITY SPOTLIGHT: Midlands Air Ambulance

    Dom Humby reports… Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is one of the busiest air ambulance services in the UK. Since 1991, they’ve provided pre-hospital emergency care to critically injured and ill patients across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, the West Midlands and Worcestershire.  Every second counts in an emergency and on average the crew arrive on…

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  • DAINESE: 46 things for VR46’s 46th…

    A special birthday for the Dottore, who turns 46 – his favourite number, as well as his racing number and good luck charm from the very beginning More than a sportsman, a legend – more than a champion, a hero. A career spanning 26 years, 9 World Championship victories, 7 World Championship triumphs in the…

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  • BUYING A USED MV Agusta F4 1000

    Jon Urry gets stuck in… The problem with a fanfare is that when the trumpeters have run out of puff, you are left with a bunch of red-faced people holding a long brass tube in their hands in silence and not a lot else. Which is exactly what MV Agusta found when the excitement that…

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  • DAY RIDE: Lapping the lakes

    The Lake District is a magical place to ride a motorcycle – in any weather, at any time of the year. Mikko Nieminen reports… I have never had a bad ride in the Lake District. Not even when the weather has been poor, which could easily take the shine off many rides. In the Lakes,…

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  • World first: Record-breaking collection of Brough Superior SS100s to star at Stafford

    The world’s largest-ever public display of Brough Superior SS100s will make motorcycle history at The International Classic MotorCycle Show sponsored by Carole Nash, on April 26-27, 2025.

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  • Meet the Future of Racing: Thorley Trevorrow at the Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show

    The Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show isn’t just about celebrating the past—it’s also about looking ahead to the future of racing. This year, we’re excited to welcome a rising star in the world of motorcycle racing, Thorley Trevorrow. At just 12 years old, Thorley has already made a name for himself on the international stage, competing…

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  • TORQUING POINT: Honda’s hybrid, hybrid?

    Alan Dowds takes a look at how this could help save petrol-powered bikes Honda’s electrically-supercharged V3 concept was one of the most interesting things shown at EICMA. Our man Dowds looks at how this could help save petrol-powered bikes Sometimes in life, things aren’t quite what they seem. When Honda unveiled a new 75° V-3…

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  • TESTED: Alpinestars GP Tech V2 Gloves

    TESTED BY: Bruce TIME: 2 years PRICE: From £349.99 WEB: www.alpinestars.com  I’ve worn a few gloves in my time, and I’ve crashed in plenty of them… including these GP Tech V2s. But before I get into how they coped when kissing the Tarmac, I’ll give a quick overview of the product.  These sit right at…

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  • NEW KIT: Keis B601RP heated vest

    If you’ve still not got a heated vest for riding in colder weather, then we pity you – it’s a genuine revelation. But now’s the ideal time to get in on the luxury heated lifestyle. Market leader Keis has redesigned its standard electric vest, with new inner cabling and redesigned comfort materials. The firm says…

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  • The best of the best set for Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show

    Motorcycle enthusiasts are in for a treat at The Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show, taking place at the Bath & West Showground on February 22-23, 2025. As always, the show promises a stunning array of machines spanning decades of motorcycling history, from timeless British classics to groundbreaking Japanese superbikes and rare European racers. Among the standout…

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  • March 2025

    As always, our March edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.

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  • DUCATI: Multistrada V2

    Insight from Alan Dowds… We raised an eyebrow when Ducati released the details of its next-generation V-twin motor a couple of months back. Okay, the purist in us appreciated the light weight, and a reset of the mad power escalator for what is, after all, a middleweight powerplant. But dropping the desmodromic valves, like shelving…

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  • TRIUMPH: Bobber TFC

    Alan Dowds brings us up to speed… We’ll be honest: some of the limited-edition Triumphs in recent years have been a bit underwhelming. A chrome tank, some pin-stripe paint lines, and an Elvis paint job are all pleasant enough, but we generally like a bit more in a special model. Like this – the new…

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