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  • Two ultra-rare Ducatis set to headline Mecum Monterey auction

    Two ultra-rare Ducatis set to headline Mecum Monterey auction

    A historic 1972 Ducati 750 Imola racer and an exceptionally original 1974 Ducati 750SS Green Frame will lead a tempting selection of collector motorcycles crossing the block during Monterey Car Week. Two remarkable Ducatis with direct links to one of the most important chapters in the Italian manufacturer’s history are set to appear at the…


  • Long-termer: Suzuki GSX-8T

    Long-termer: Suzuki GSX-8T

    Oliver shares his take on his box-fresh middleweight naked…


  • Win tickets and VIP passes to the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show

    Win tickets and VIP passes to the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show

    One of motorcycling’s great sporting rivalries will be relived this October when the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, returns bigger and better than ever, and you could be there to chat to the stars of the show.


  • Quick Spin: AJS JFT 125

    Quick Spin: AJS JFT 125

    Andy Bell runs the rule over AJS’s JFT 125… What is it? A.J.S. has been specialising in producing budget-friendly low-capacity motorbikes available in several different styles for a while now. For 2026 the firm added the JFT-125 to their line-up with its timeless scrambler silhouette.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the…


  • The race to revolution: Litre sports bikes

    The race to revolution: Litre sports bikes

    Nowadays, litre sports bikes rule the roost with impunity, but big capacity wasn’t always the best answer. Over the cause of nearly two decades, most major manufacturers tried relentlessly to define and develop the ultimate 1000cc machine, void of any real blueprint. Alan Dowds recounts how the first generation of pukka litre sports bikes came…


  • Legal Advice: Carbon wheels…

    Legal Advice: Carbon wheels…

    As upgrades go, carbon wheels are right up there. But what happens if they go wrong?


  • Weekend Pass: The Bikes…

    Weekend Pass: The Bikes…

    So, you’ve seen the route, you’ve seen the racetracks… and now MSL’s Dave Manning shines a light on our trio of Suzukis.


  • How to Keep Your Motorcycle Safe from Theft – and What to Do If the Worst Happens

    How to Keep Your Motorcycle Safe from Theft – and What to Do If the Worst Happens

    Motorcycle theft in the UK remains a serious and widespread problem. The latest data from the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) shows theft rates fell 7.9% year-on-year through 2024 – a meaningful drop, but the volume of stolen bikes remains staggering. As MCIA CEO Tony Campbell has warned, the number of motorcycles being recovered after theft…


  • Weekend Pass: The racetracks…

    Weekend Pass: The racetracks…

    Looking for some high-octane inspiration? Here’s an overview of the racetracks we visited on our Weekend Pass tour…


  • August 2026

    August 2026

    As always, our August edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.


  • Motorcycle Legends 2: BSA – Pre-Order Now and Get FREE Delivery

    Motorcycle Legends 2: BSA – Pre-Order Now and Get FREE Delivery

    The next chapter in the exciting new Motorcycle Legends series is almost here, celebrating one of the most iconic marques in British motorcycling history: BSA. Following the incredible success of Motorcycle Legends 1: Triumph – which has already sold out – Motorcycle Legends 2: BSA is set to be another must-have collector’s edition for motorcycle…


  • Weekend Pass: Part 2

    Weekend Pass: Part 2

    Following the trek through France and the Vosges mountains, the tour turns north towards Germany and the Eifel region.


  • Entries Now Invited – Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale | 10–11 October 2026

    Entries Now Invited – Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale | 10–11 October 2026

    Following the record-breaking Spring Stafford Sale – which saw two new world auction records established and over £4.2 million realised – Bonhams is now inviting entries for the Autumn Stafford Sale, held in conjunction with the internationally renowned Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at Stafford, UK. With motorcycle sales exceeding £8 million in 2025 and an industry-leading average 96% sell-through rate, Bonhams continues to…


  • Kempton Park Autojumble returns this July with live Iconic motorcycle auction

    Kempton Park Autojumble returns this July with live Iconic motorcycle auction

    Kempton Park Motorcycle Autojumble returns on Saturday, July 18, with an added attraction for classic, modern and retro motorcycle enthusiasts as Iconic Auctioneers brings its London Motorcycle Sale to the event. Taking place at Kempton Park Racecourse, near London, the well-established autojumble is already a firm favourite in the motorcycle calendar, attracting hundreds of visitors and more…


  • Weekend Pass: Part 1

    Weekend Pass: Part 1

    With three mates, three Suzukis and 3,000 kilometres of some of Europe’s finest roads on the cards, what started as a simple throwback to old-school road trips became a reminder of why we need to get out there and does this more often…


  • Project Corner: Turbo’d Bandit 400

    Project Corner: Turbo’d Bandit 400

    Who doesn’t love a project bike? We speak to the owner of this turbo’d Suzuki Bandit 400, Chris Jennings, and quiz him on the process, the problems and whether it’s a keeper…


  • August 2026

    August 2026

    Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the August issue of Back Street Heroes!


  • Must Ride Route – Scottish Borders

    Must Ride Route – Scottish Borders

    Whilst most people blast through to the Highlands, Alex Carnegie reminds us that some of the best roads in the UK can be found in the Borders…


  • Free 100+ page digital magazine celebrates the best of classic motorcycling and scootering

    Free 100+ page digital magazine celebrates the best of classic motorcycling and scootering

    Discover more than 100 pages of fascinating features, stunning photography and expert writing from some of Britain’s leading classic motorcycle and scooter magazines – completely free to read online. IF you’re passionate about classic motorcycles and scooters, we’ve got something special for you. We’ve created a brand-new, completely free digital showcase magazine, bringing together some…


  • Get on track for better riding

    Get on track for better riding

    Advanced bike training is a bit like getting a bit more exercise, or cutting down on the booze. Alan Dowds reminds us we all know we should be doing it – but we keep putting it off.


  • Legal Advice: Faulty goods

    Legal Advice: Faulty goods

    White Dalton’s specialist motoring solicitor Andrew Prendergast guides readers through their legal trials and troubles…


  • MotoGP for the masses…

    MotoGP for the masses…

    There are special bikes… and then there are MotoGP missiles with mirrors. But does Honda’s RC213V-S live up to the hype, let alone its staggering price tag? Bruce volunteered to find out…


  • First Ride: Honda XL750 Transalp E-clutch

    First Ride: Honda XL750 Transalp E-clutch

    Four decades after its debut, the Transalp shows no signs of slowing down, says Dave Manning.


  • First Ride: Kawasaki Z650S

    First Ride: Kawasaki Z650S

    The Kawasaki Z650S is the new kid on the block, trying to take the spotlight in a fiercely competitive middleweight naked class… as Grace Webb discovers.



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