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NORTON: partners with Bikesure
Norton Motorcycles is proud to announce the launch of its partnership with leading motorcycle insurer, Bikesure – part of Adrian Flux. The collaboration marks the beginning of a tailored approach to motorcycle insurance for Norton riders, delivering comprehensive cover and trusted service to give Norton riders peace of mind when insuring their motorcycles. Norton customers…
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RIDDEN: Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
A hooligan at heart, the latest Speed Triple 1200 RS comes brimmed with brains to help you make the most of its brawn… Who better to test it? Our own Bruce Wilson… It’s three decades since Triumph rewrote the rulebook and created the performance naked sector with their T309 Speed Triple. Since then, the iterations have…
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COLLABORATION begins a new era in protection
Off-road and adventure touring riders can now benefit from D3O’s expertise in impact protection, with the new Flux Air Vest from Acerbis. A protective waistcoat designed with every adventure in mind: from motocross, to enduro, to touring. Highly breathable and with an elastic mesh structure, the Flux Air Vest guarantees unparalleled freedom of movement and…
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NEW KIT: Richa Stradale mesh jacket
Another option for the hot summer that we are DEFINITELY HAVING – the Richa Stradale is priced at the same sensible point as the Alpinestars C-1. It also comes with Level 1 elbow and shoulder armour – this time from British firm D3O – and has pockets for chest and back protectors, too. Neoprene collar…
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YAMAHA: XSR900 GP honours Rainey’s riding return
In celebration of a racing legend, on 11th July, Yamaha Motor Europe has presented a unique custom-built XSR900 GP model to 3-time 500cc World Champion, Wayne Rainey in close collaboration with Yamaha Motor US. The occasion marked Rainey’s third time riding Yamaha machinery since his race career-ending accident in 1993. During that time, the racing…
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El’s pandemic Panhead
El Bernardes got her Panhead in 2020 during the pandemic and as she’s always admired the Japanese chopper scene, and the women who rode them, reasoned that if they could do it, so could she.
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RIDDEN: Indian Baggers
Indian’s a name that needs no introduction to the heavyweight cruiser scene, but its new fleet of Chieftain baggers is certainly worthy of some noise. Dave Manning tells us what we need to know… While circuit racing has been very distant from the world of laid-back, American-style cruiser motorcycles, there has been something of a tidal…
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NEW helmets for Norton
Norton Motorcycles has launched its Hedon for Norton helmet collection, in partnership with Hedon. The collection, named Series 1, will feature two full-face styles. The Series 1 – Glass Fibre helmet features a full glass fibre shell, while the Series 1 – Carbon Fibre features a full carbon fibre shell. Both helmets have platinum, black and red…
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THE OVERLAND EVENT is coming…
The Overland Event happens twice a year – there’s a ‘Winter Warmer’ in March and the bigger, main summer event is held from 28th-31st August. Dom Humby went along to the chilly one earlier in the year. Here’s his report. The arena of motorcycle events has undergone a significant shift in its dynamics over the…
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TESTED: Yamaha Tenere 700 & 700 Rally
Brimmed with mechanical upgrades, fresh electronics and a sharper, more refined ride, the 2025 Ténéré isn’t just more capable… it’s more committed than ever to ruling the off-road world. Bruce Wilson got to grips with it… Covered in dirt, breathing like an asthmatic shoplifter and slowly roasting under a scorching sun, I needed no convincing…
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TRACKDAYS: Getting the most from them
Once you’re at the track, there’s a lot to consider if you’re wanting to make the most of your day. Dean Ellison tells us what we need to know. Arriving at the Track If you want some garage space then you really need to get there early. At some circuits that means getting there the…
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SUZUKI: Launches Retro-Styled GSX-8T and GSX-8TT on Award-Winning 800 Platform
Suzuki has officially unveiled two exciting new additions to its GSX-8 platform – the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT – combining retro-inspired design with cutting-edge performance. Based on the acclaimed 776cc parallel twin engine, these models channel the spirit of Suzuki’s 1960s and 70s heritage, while delivering next-generation technology for today’s riders. Retro Looks, Modern Engineering The…
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3 supersport bikes to buy used on a budget
Want a middleweight sportsbike but don’t want to pay a fortune? Well, here’s our pick of used crackers at half the price of new.
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TORQUING POINT: Always wear protection
Alan Dowds explains… I’m getting old (aren’t we all), but still like to think I can keep up with the kids when it comes to tech and the like. I can wrangle a non-booting Apple Mac, build a PC from scratch, clean the sensor on a digital camera, and swap the cam belt on a…
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DAY RIDE: NW200 & Antrim Coast
The North West 200 course is a treat to ride, but so are the roads around it… Dave Manning reports: Having never witnessed any kind of road racing on the eastern side of the Irish Sea, I was keen to get my first experience of the North West 200, despite over the last couple of…
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NEW KIT: LS2 Dragon Helmet
A new full-face performance helmet from premium Chinese maker LS2, the Dragon lid has a top spec at a very decent price. Designed at the firm’s R&D centre in Barcelona, the Dragon comes with a 6K carbon fibre outer shell – giving a light lid (from 1400g), with full ECE22.06 approval. All the vents and…
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August 2025
We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, Morbidelli T1002V, Triumph Tiger Sport 660, Honda NC750X, & much more!
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YAMAHA XZR900 Thunderbolt
Another concept supersport machine, but at the opposite end of the scale from the BMW we talked about yesterday on a number of fronts. Where the BMW Concept RR was a primped-up full-factory project, this is a labour of love, handbuilt over a couple of years by an artisan British custom bike builder, Marc Bell…
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August 2025
Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the August issue of Back Street Heroes!
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BMW Concept RR
To lovely Lake Como in northern Italy, where the annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este car and bike show takes place. BMW is one of the organisers of this high-end gig (apparently it makes Goodwood look like the BMF show) and always shows off a concept car and bike or two. This year was the turn…
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KOVE 800 X Rally 250
Smart-looking Chinese bikes are becoming like London buses – lots of them appear all the time, and they’re pretty cheap and efficient. There is less chance of being stabbed on one, though. Probably. Alan Dowds tells us more… Anyway, here’s another one: the Kove 800 X Rally. It’s got an 800cc parallel twin engine which…
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August 2025
As always, our August edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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MV AGUSTA Superveloce 1000 Ago
With the financial collapse of parent firm Pierer Mobility at the turn of the year, MV Agusta finds itself operating as an independent outfit once more, separate from KTM and the other firms in that group. It’s issued an update from boss Luca Martin, detailing how it’s setting up new logistics, parts supply, and a…
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YAMAHA Tracer 7 and 7 GT
Alan Dowds brings us up to speed… With 2025 updates for the MT-07 and Ténéré appearing late last year, the only real surprise with this release is that it’s taken so long. Actually, there’s one more surprise about the 2025 Tracer 700 and GT, but we’ll come to that in a minute (can you feel…
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