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How to put your bike to bed for winter…

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Bruce Wilson

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17th December 2025

If you’re not an all-year, all-weather rider, it’s important to carry out a few basic tasks and checks before you store your bike for winter.
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Aprilia’s mad RSV4 X megabike deliveries begin

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Alan Dowds

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5th September 2019

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 a little bit on the…
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Zero unveils latest electric bike

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Alan Dowds

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1st March 2019

Them ‘leccy bikes are getting better it seems… WE WON’T lie (not today anyway). We know you all hate electric bikes out there in internet shouty-opinion land. And you’re right in many ways. They’re a very long way from being able to replace our favourite nutter sports, hyper-naked and big bhp machinery. But, a little…
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British bike lock maker Squire unveiling ‘world’s strongest padlock’ at the NEC show

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Alan Dowds

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15th November 2018

YOU’VE PROBABLY noticed that there’s been a massive upsurge in the number of slags who go about stealing bikes in the UK these days. Whether it’s down to a drop in police numbers, the decline and fall of civilisation, or the availability of small, powerful angle grinders, the fact is, bike security is more important…
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Victory High-Ball Longterm Test Report

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28th August 2012

Having grizzled last month about the incessant rain, the one week of summer that snuck in a short while ago meant everything slotted into place and the High-Ball suddenly became a fine place to be. What had been miserable draughts up sleeves and jeans’ legs became gentle, cooling zephyrs and cruising started to make sense.…
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Charlie’s Blog: Qualifying For My Orange Vest

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18th April 2012

Preparations are hotting-up here at Fast Bikes for the fast-approaching opener of the Trackday Trophy at Cadwell Park on April 29th. On Monday, Roots, Beej, Beaky and I all headed up to Brands Hatch to earn our right to wear the ACU’s Orange vest. I got the feeling that this was pretty much a walk…
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Suzuki GSX-R1000 Wallpaper

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23rd February 2012

A well made special is always a thing of beauty, and here’s one of the best spec’d Suzuki GSX-R1000s you’re ever likely to happen across…
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New Bike Licence Rules

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22nd February 2012

If you’re mad about bikes, but haven’t got your bike licence yet, you might want to take the following into serious consideration. Put another way, get on with it sharpish.
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KTM 690 Duke Launch

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8th December 2011

Fagan grabbed the ticket to Gran Canaria for the official world launch of the new 2012 KTM 690 Duke – here’s his first impressions, and some video footage, ahead of the full launch report in next month’s issue.
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Mac Motorcycles – Spud Wallpaper

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6th December 2011

Mac Motorcycles will debut their prototypes at the Autosport show in January – here’s a wallpaper of ‘Spud’ for you.
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Fast Bikes Issue 255, December 2011

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19th October 2011

The sun is out, the sky is blue, it’s mildly nippy, but we have the answer for you. Don’t worry, we’re much better at magazines than we are at poetry. The new issue is on sale now – and you get a free fleecy neck warmer with every issue! Grab one sharpish…
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Motorcycle Live 19th-27th Nov

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7th October 2011

Not long to go now folks. While most of us are in no hurry to visit the NEC itself, the allure of what will be hiding within from the 19th to the 27th November should be more than enough to get us all en route.
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How To Pass Your Motorcycle Test

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19th February 2011

From complete novice, through CBT, then Direct Access – this is one man’s story, but it could also be yours…
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BMW S 1000 RR vs Nissan GT-R Wallpaper

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6th February 2011

BMW S 1000 RR vs Nissan GT-R at Brands Hatch. The S 1000 RR won…
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BMW S 1000 RR vs Nissan GT-R

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25th January 2011

This test has been done many times by many people, and always with an agenda. We left all the bullshit and bravado at the gates of Brands Hatch, and simply rode our balls off to try and beat a racing driving in a Nissan GT-R with BMW’s S 1000 RR. It wasn’t easy, but it…
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