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RIDDEN: Yamaha’s MT-07
Editor Bruce Wilson has put the MT-07 through its paces. Here’s what you need to know: For over a decade, Yamaha’s MT-07 has proven a staple choice for those in search of a naughty, middleweight naked at real-world prices. To keep that case the same, the brand has cranked up the spec and tech of…
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The hidden role of exhaust systems in motorcycle safety
The exhaust is more than a metal pipe attached to a motorcycle. It plays a vital role in engine efficiency, noise control and – crucially – road safety.
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RIDERR: a fresh force in the accessories market
Originally started by a family team in Dorset, Riderr is now available nationwide offering a wide range of accessories, allowing consumers an enhanced choice when it comes to garage essentials. The diverse product range includes: tool kits, handlebar chargers, heated grips, motorcycle covers, locks and paddock stands. There are also cleaning products and brush sets…
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HOW YOUR BIKE handles
Alan Dowds provides the insight… The basic geometry of a bike’s chassis is vital to how it feels and performs. But it can seem like a bit of a black art sometimes. Here’s our guide to what it all means – plus the very latest in track bike set up thinking. What do you look…
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NEW KIT: RST Pro Series Adventure X ladies textiles
A high-spec textile riding suit, in ladies’ fitments, the Adventure X features MaxTex outer shell with a removable thermal/waterproof breathable membrane liner, extensive venting and full CE armour in elbows, shoulders and a supplied back protector. The trousers and jacket zip together with 360 degree fastening, and there are loads of adjusters, pockets and airflow…
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KAWASAKI: 2025 Z900
Kawasaki has finally given the Z900 some long-awaited attention with a 2025 update. But have they done enough to keep it competitive in the fiercely packed sub-£10k naked bike segment? With new styling, subtle tech upgrades, and a cleaner engine, Kawasaki has taken a measured approach. Rather than overhaul the platform, they’ve chosen to refine…
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NEW KIT: Furygan Chattan Boots
A properly sturdy-looking set of adventure touring boots from French firm Furygan, with chunky moonboot-stylng and loads of protection. They’re packed with British D3O armour in the ankle, plus reinforced shin, heel and toe sections. Super-quick release system on the back makes them easy to get on and off, and they have a grippy sole…
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NEW KIT: Nomad luggage from Oxford Products
A new range of super-modular luggage from Oxford Products, with a military feel thanks to the MOLLE nylon strap attachment system used. You start with a base harness for your bike, then pick and choose the add-on carriers you need, from a bottle holder, small-large pouches and full-sized bags. There’s even a cool bag to…
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CLEAN & GREEN Kawasaki
We first caught a glimpse of this at the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race last year, but now Kawasaki has brought its hydrogen-combustion-powered motorcycle to the European stage, showcasing it with a damp parade lap at the Le Mans endurance round. Visually, the bike is hard to ignore — and not necessarily in a good way.…
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VOGE: DS625 X released
Chinese motorcycle brands are definitely making their mark, with an increasing number of well-built, competitively priced bikes entering the market each year. And as anyone with an Apple iPhone can tell you, when China wants to make something high-quality, it absolutely can. The latest example is the Voge DS625X adventure bike, which stands out with…
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YAMAHA: Hybrid Hustler
Yamaha has long been at the cutting edge of motorcycle technology—from the early days of Monocross suspension and YPVS power valves to five-valve cylinder heads, the hub-centred GTS1000, and the leaning three-wheeled Niken. Now, the company has teased another innovation: a hybrid-powered MT-09 prototype. In a video released on its global Japanese YouTube channel, Yamaha…
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July 2025
As always, our July edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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LAMBORGHINI by Ducati!
Honestly, we never quite ‘got’ previous Ducati/Lamborghini tie-ins – the posh limited-edition Diavel 1260 and Streetfighter V4 done up in Lamborghini paint schemes. Although, since we’d struggle to afford any Lambo outside the Hot Wheels range, we’re probably not the target audience anyway (again). But this makes much more sense from the two Volkswagen-owned brands:…
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BMW: Full R1300 range unleashed
If you’re a fan of BMW’s Boxer range, but don’t like the GS, then you’ve probably been quietly fuming the last 18 months or so. Because it’s nearly two years since the Munich massive unveiled the latest 1300 flat twin, in the R1300 GS, and they’ve only now got round to releasing the R, RS…
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NEW KIT: Sidi Orion Boots
Sometimes you just want a really good pair of sturdy black bike boots that will take anything you can throw at them. Like these new Sidi Orions – a full-on touring boot with a premium Gore-Tex XT 3L waterproof membrane, race-developed protection and superb comfort. The tough microfibre upper is reinforced with TPU protectors and…
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