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LONG TERMERS: Suzuki V-Strom 800RE
Mossy keeps us up to speed with how he’s getting on with the Strom… On paper, the differences between the DE and RE versions of the V-Strom 800 shouldn’t amount to as much as they do. The fact is, changes to the chassis geometry and dimensions of some key components give the bike a distinctly…
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LONG TERMERS: BMW R12 nineT
Chad begins his journey with the big beemer… Welcome to my long-term R12 nineT. Forget about the unusual name, this is the first serious revision of the decade-old R nineT boxer twin, and perhaps the most gratifyingly blended retro yet to come from BMW for some time. Some regular readers who know my road racing…
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GS750 for Wally
This bike was built in tribute to Wally Walton, a deeply missed fixture of the East Anglian biker scene, for his daughter-in-law.
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THE BIKERIDERS With Tom Hardy
It’s not very often you get to see motorcycles in the mainstream, but a new film with some seriously big names is out in cinemas right now. The Bikeriders tells the story of The Vandals, a fictional 60s motorcycle club which descends into chaos as its members become involved in gambling, drugs, murder, and gang…
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KIT: TCX Climatrek Boots
£199.99 / www.tcxboots.com It’s a common complaint: bike boots which have zero grip on the soles, making them useless for any serious walking when off the bike. These TCX Climatreks address that head-on with a design that covers both biking and hiking. They’re short, with a tough textile outer shell, impact protection built into the…
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RECORD BROKEN: 46705 miles
Two bikers have just become the youngest pair to circumnavigate the world If you’ve got a keen interest in adventure, and you like to know what sort of brilliant stuff cool folks are getting up to, then you’ll likely already be familiar with Suzuki V-Strom-riding explorers Lavi Scholl and Ollie Gamblin. Over the past couple…
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The best Evoluzione: Ducati 1098 and 1198
Old-school looks with modern performance, the Ducati 1098 and 1198 models offer the best of both worlds.
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TRIUMPH: Crankshaft donated to charity
• A crankshaft from Triumph’s Moto2TM engine has sold for £3,000 at the 2024 Day of Champions Auction.• Joe Roberts rode the race-winning engine from OnlyFans American Racing Team.• All proceeds will be donated to Wheels for Life, the official charity partner of MotoGPTM. Triumph has donated a special crankshaft from a Moto2TM race-winning Triumph…
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September 2024
As always, our September edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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DUCATI: New fully-loaded DesertX
Ducati’s just revealed a new fully loaded travel-ready version of its DesertX adventurer… Following in the footsteps of the Desert X and the recently released Rally, Ducati’s added another bike to its adventure stable: the Desert X Discovery. Kitted out with bags of goodies to make it ‘the ideal travel companion’, the Italian firm is…
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VR46 RACE TEAM: Factory Support for 2025
Ducati Corse have announced that from 2025, the VR46 Racing Team will be Ducati’s MotoGP factory-supported team under a multi-year agreement. The team will field an official Desmosedici GP on track and enjoy full technical and sporting support from the Borgo Panigale-based constructor. Founded in Tavullia (PU) in 2014 by nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi,…
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Motorcycle Dealership in Swindon | Bike Treads Motorcycle Centre
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. Bike Treads Motorcycle Centre has been operating in Swindon since 1987 and we have grown to become the leading local independent sales, service, MOT, tyre and repair centre, with customers visiting from nearby counties to experience our service and charm… or maybe the…
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ZERO: Performance and range expanded
ZERO, the world’s leading manufacturer of 100% electric motorcycles, has launched their brand new DSR and SR models in the UK. Continually expanding and improving its range and offering, ZERO consistently serves the EV biking community with the latest technology and service in bike models for all rider types. The 2024 DSR (Dual Sport) builds…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Off-Road Success
JOAN PEDRERO AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON MAKE HISTORY IN BAJA ARAGÓN, WINNING THE MAXI TRAIL CATEGORY The rider has been proclaimed winner of the legendary Baja Aragón in the Maxi Trail category by performing to the full potential of the stock Harley-Davidson Pan America™ 1250OXFORD (30th July 2024) – Joan Pedrero, elite Dakar rider, has set a…
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September 2024
We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, BMW F900GS, Ducati Diavel V4, Yamaha Off-Road & more!
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Yamaha: Automatics on the way
Yamaha’s the latest firm to confirm it’s bringing a semi-automatic transmission to its next generation rides Semi-automatic transmissions are nothing new. Honda’s had one on the go for years; BMW’s just announced its own as an aftermarket option on its new GS Adventure; and KTM’s just trialled one at the gruelling Red Bull Erzberg Rodeo. …
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September 2024
Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the September issue of Back Street Heroes!
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BMW: New R1300GS Adventure
BMW’s just launched the latest version of its ever-popular adventure-specked GS – and this time you can add a semi-automatic gearbox from the extensive parts catalogue Ever since BMW launched its new R1300GS, we’ve been quietly waiting for the big reveal of its latest fully loaded off-road-ready beast. And it’s finally happened, with the Bavarian…
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VOGE: New DS900X Adventure Bike
Voge look about ready to take on the established competition with their new DS900X middleweight adventure bike. Chinese firm Voge Motorcycles are flying. They’re knocking bikes together left, right and centre – and they continue to surprise all who give them a proper look, with their value-for-money focus and eye for the important things. We’ve…
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Ducati: 2025 V4 Panigale revealed
At the esteemed World Ducati Week event in Misano, Ducati has once again set a new standard for superbikes by introducing the revolutionary Panigale V4 lineup. The latest addition to the Panigale lineup, known as the seventh generation, boasts a refreshed appearance and swingarm design. It combines elements of contemporary aerodynamics with nods to past…
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FOG OFF: VISIN heated visor inserts
Shoei Hornet ADV and Arai Tour-X4 and Tour-X5 benefit from fog-free vision with tailor-fitted VISIN heated visor inserts. Heated visor insert specialist VISIN has added three new helmet-specific inserts to its line-up. Joining the universal-fit sport and enduro inserts, as well as the Shoei helmet-specific inserts, are the brand-new fitments for the Shoei Hornet ADV…
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KIT: Blackbird ladies Dakota Nubuck Jacket
Kate Chorley has been looking for style and protection. Here’s her thoughts: I’m not bothered about all-weather textiles or full-on race leathers. I want a jacket that looks good on and off the bike, but still offers plenty of protection. That’s what this Blackbird number does. It’s made from top-grain cowhide leather which has been…
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KIT: Segura Mamba Jacket
Dave Manning has a new favourite… What do you reckon to this styling? Love it, I do. Dunno why, there’s just something about it that screams classic cool and everyday comfort. Segura’s a French brand that’s been operating since 1967. Drawing on half-a-century of master leather craftsmanship, the design teams of today are constantly pushing…
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BUYER’S GUIDE: ‘Casual’ jackets
While they might not match the outright protective qualities of a set of race leathers, or the all-weather ability of a good textile suit, there’s something special about a good-looking motorcycle jacket that you’re happy wearing both on and off the bike. Do casual jackets have e-Numbers? You bet. Just because a jacket is casual/lightweight,…
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