Supernakeds have hit astronomical heights in recent years, with low weight, 200 horsepower beasts now nothing more than a regular occurrence. But how did the madness start? We asked our resident historian, Jonny Mac, to find out…
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Tag: Fast Bikes
Is the Yamaha FZ1 worth a second look?
Never that popular in its day, Yamaha’s naked R1 now makes for a great used buy.
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NEW BIKES: GSX-8R middleweight sportsbike
As you’ve probably gathered, Suzuki’s pulling the covers off new 2024 models at the EICMA show in Milan, one of which is the aggressively styled
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December 2023
As always, our December edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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Single and ready to mingle: Ducati’s Hypermotard 698 Mono
Introducing the latest addition to the Ducati Hypermotard family – the 698 Mono. This new model, unveiled today, has a single-cylinder engine known as the
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November 2023
As always, our November edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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Japan’s first V-Twin Superbike: 1998 – 2001 Suzuki TL1000R
In 1998, Suzuki attempted to take on Ducati head-to-head. Things didn’t go well…
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October Issue
As always, our October edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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Speed VS Style
There’s no denying that leg-dangling and elbow-down looks cool, but the real question is – does it really make you any faster?
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September Issue
As always, our September edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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Longtermers: 23 weeks on a Suzuki GSX-S 1000
After 23 weeks, a crash and a trade in, it’s time for Andy to return the termer Suzuki. What were his concluding thoughts?
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How to ride Castle Combe (in the dry)
Tim returns to Castle Combe in the hope of avoiding the near biblical rain experienced last time out, this video brings you more hints and tips to tackle this track and enhance your experience.
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R&G Racing Race Grip pads
Anyone who pushes hard on a track knows how much the legs and thighs work when gripping the bike under braking and in extreme cornering.
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Brembo 19RCS CORSA CORTA RR master cylinder
Launched at the Milan Show in December, Brembo’s latest high-end radial master cylinder is crammed with tech from the firm’s MotoGP and WSBK efforts and features six possible settings for bite-point and lever action.
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Forcite MK1S smart helmet
Australian smart helmet maker Forcite is launching in the UK, starting with its MK1S lid.
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