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But it’s not what you might think… YES – we’d all love to see two-stroke GP bikes racing at Brands Hatch. But this story is a little bit different. UK MotoGP star Bradley Smith is back in Blighty, competing on a two-stroke racebike, sure, but it’s a return to his
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Hot off the heels (get it?!) of our gloves special, we follow up with some super sweet boots this time around. It would appear on the outside, that crafting a proper set of boots is a lot easier than making decent gloves. We’d all be forgiven for thinking that the
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Still buzzing from Oulton, our next venture was the completely bonkers TT Circuit Assen; or the Cathedral of Speed as it’s so beautifully known. One of the best tracks on our calendar and indeed in the world for the next round of the Ducati Tri-Options Cup… It’s also one of
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Testing testing 1,2,3! Before the UK weather starts to cheer up a little, it’s always a great idea to head out somewhere sunny for a few days getting acclimatised at going round in circles at silly speeds; while making sure everything mechanically is fine and dandy. And who doesn’t love
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Here’s a feature from the Fast Bikes Archive from back in the summer of 2011 when we did a lap of the TT course with the irrepressible John McGuinness…
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Do you ever regret taking on a challenge? We did after racing a prototype car and looking at the lap times…
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How great is all this sunshine? We hope you’ve been riding at every opportunity – we certainly have. Nonetheless, we’ve still found the time to put together another 148-page issue of Fast Bikes hedonism, tests, features, reviews, race news and pure sportsbike indulgence. We’ve also put together a fantastic armchair
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You can be forgiven for thinking that working in the motorcycle press gives you access to some of the most amazing ‘money can’t buy experiences’ and it has to be admitted that there are occasions when you have to pinch yourself. Last year one of my most treasured days for
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Reigning MCE Insurance British Superbike champion Tommy Hill was at Brands Hatch today to sample a Club MSV trackday ahead of the first Club MSV Track and Race Academy which kicks off at the Kent venue on 15 May.
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The Club MSV Bike Trackday Trophy, in association with Fast Bikes, is now open for registration. Visit the new Bike Trackday Trophy website now to get up-to-the-minute information about what the series is, how you can be part of it, and what you need to do to take your trackday
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So, I have finally completed my first ‘full’ Racing series of enduro with Midwest. My final stats may not read that favourably but the end result for me is extremely positive and will be back again next year with a vigour that only experience and getting out of your comfort
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Iconic Italian brand MV Agusta will be compete in the Isle of Man TT Races in 2012, campaigned by the World Performance Racing team.
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The 2012 MCE Insurance BSB calendar has been announced by series promoters MSVR. A field of 32 riders and 16 Elite teams representing six manufacturers conforming to brand new, ground breaking technical regulations will contest a new look 12 round, 26 race championship which features eight major UK circuits plus, for
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We’re disappointed to have to let you all know that there will be no No Budget Cup UK in 2012. The financial and logistical burdens of arranging the series in the UK has grown too large, and as a result the Belgian organisers have decided to concentrate solely on the
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One from the Fast Bikes archive for you from our ‘Legends’ series. The story of Bimota is seemingly never simple, but then passion rarely is.
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