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ROUND THE WORLD for Dakar Winner
Two-time Dakar Rally winner Sam Sunderland is taking on another challenge next month – he’s going to try and break the world record for riding round the world on a bike. Sunderland, who’s from Poole in Dorset, is taking a Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer on the trip, which will cover at least 18,000 miles,…
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October 2025
As always, our October edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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How your BMW brakes like a racing motorcycle
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. When you think about a Ducati superbike and a BMW executive saloon, they seem worlds apart. Yet these machines share more advanced braking technology than most drivers and riders realise. Both manufacturers have developed cutting-edge systems that prioritise safety and control, just with different…
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SUZUKI: Sports Bike Surprise Incoming
Every now and then a bike pops up that genuinely catches us out – and Suzuki’s latest news has done just that. We’re talking about a brand-new GSX-R1000R for 2026. Yep, you read that right – a fresh litre-class GSX-R, something many of us thought we’d never see again. It’s a real curveball because the…
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Q&A: Faulty Carbon Wheel Crash: Who’s Liable?
Track Day trauma involving a faulty wheel given the once-over by our legal eagle Andrew Prendergast of White Dalton Motorcycle Solicitors Q. I have a very trick GSXR1000 that I bought new. However, I have never ridden on the road and purchased it with the sole purpose of turning it into a track bike. I…
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END OF AN ERA: Jonathan Rea to Retire from World Superbike After 2025 Season
Six-time FIM Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea has announced that he will retire from full-time competition when his agreement with Yamaha Motor Europe comes to an end at the close of the 2025 season. Rea’s history speaks for itself; since making his debut in the Superbike class as a wildcard in 2008, the Northern Irishman…
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TRACK RIDER CLINIC: Buy cheap, buy twice!
Dean Ellison reminds us that the quality remains long after the price is forgotten” Quality comes at a price, so don’t be so quick to buy something just because it’s cheap Gone are the days when everything you bought ‘Made in China’ just broke first time out. China is the world’s factory and produce an…
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BENDA MOTO arrives in the UK: Three New Cruisers Hit the Market
The fast-growing Chinese manufacturer Benda Motorcycles has officially entered the UK market, bringing three brand-new cruiser models to dealerships nationwide. Known for their bold styling and competitive pricing, these bikes promise to shake up the cruiser scene and give British riders more choice than ever before. What’s Available in the UK Line-Up? 1. Benda LFC700…
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HJC F100 helmet
The latest flip-front lid from Korean firm HJC, the F100 is ideal for daily rides or longer tours, especially on warmer days. It’s a full-rotation design, so you can wear it with the chinbar fully back as an open-facer for a breeze on the chin, or closed up as a full facer. There’s a built-in…
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LONDON MOTORCYCLE FILM FESTIVAL announces Roadskin as brand partner for UK debut
The roar of engines meets the magic of cinema this autumn as the London Motorcycle Film Festival (LMFF) makes its UK debut on 12–13 September 2025. Set in the striking Old Timber Store beneath the railway arches of Maltby Street Market, London, the festival promises an unforgettable celebration of motorcycles, stories, and community, with Roadskin…
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NEW KIT: Nomad luggage system from Oxford
Editor Bruce Wilson has put it through its paces. Here’s what you need to know… WEB: www.oxfordproducts.com What’s a motorcycle trip without luggage? Painful, is probably the truth, which is a word I’d also use to describe some soft luggage I’ve used on motorcycles over the years. From awkward fitting systems to wayward loads, I’ve…
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Celebrate the best of British motoring at Normous Newark Autojumble on September 14
The team behind the Normous Newark Autojumble is proud to unveil a new themed event: Classic British Day, taking place on Sunday, September 14 at Newark Showground.
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TORQUING POINTS: Put a potato in your tank
Alan Dowds explains… Picture the scene. It’s 2045, and you’re out for a ‘Sunday blast’ on your Royal Enfield Chennai 850 MotoGP replica (Enfield has won the last 10 MotoGP and WSBK titles in a row, but that’s another story…). The AI agent which runs the bike sends a message to the comms chip just…
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GREAT RIDE: Heavenly Hebridean
Okay, we might be pushing the limits a little by calling this a Day Ride, but if ever you’re in the vicinity, here’s a route you’ll definitely want to tick off. Willie Davidson took his bike, and his camera. Here’s what you need to know: I was lucky enough to have a fair degree of flexibility…
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