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TORQUING POINTS: The Frame Game
Alan Dowds outlines their importance… Alongside engines, frames are right up there in terms of importance for motorcycles. Over the years we’ve seen hundreds of different shapes, types and stiffnesses, made from a multitude of different materials. Which one’s best? Well, that’s a very good question. Here’s why… Most of the material design choices on…
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RIDDEN: Triumph Tiger Sport 800
If you’re after one bike that can do it all, Triumph’s new Tiger 800 Sport could be just the ticket! Editor Bruce Wilson reports… Let’s be honest, we all want the world on a platter these days but unless you’re lucky enough to have the cash for two wholly different styles of bikes, the likes…
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LIVEWIRE S2 Mulholland
The electric bike market is still having a pretty rough time, especially in the ‘full power’ sector. But fair play to the likes of Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire offshoot, which is still working away putting out new machinery. This curious-looking beastie is the new Mulholland, a battery-powered ‘performance cruiser’ built on the firm’s S2 powertrain. That means…
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SUZUKI launches GSX-8R Kiiro Limited Edition
Suzuki has launched a GSX-8R Kiiro limited edition, with just 60 available from UK dealerships. With an OTR price of £9,599, the Kirro edition GSX-8R comes with bright yellow bodywork with black logos, grey wheels and grey aluminium subframe, and a smattering of extras from the Suzuki accessories catalogue. In addition to the yellow bodywork…
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YAMAHA turns 70
Yamaha’s marking 70 years in the bike trade this year – yes, it was back in 1955 that the firm started making motorcycles. The first bike was the Red Dragonfly YA-1: a 125cc air-cooled two-stroke, which was winning races just weeks after it launched. And the firm has designed a special 70th anniversary logo, based…
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LAUNCH: Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini
A new Panigale V4 has arrived from Ducati in collaboration with Lamborghini – but it’s limited to just 630 units.
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Line-up confirmed for special Joey Dunlop celebration in Ballymoney
Racing legend Joey Dunlop will be honoured with a special star-studded event in his hometown – and it’s free to attend!
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CARDO & SCHUBERTH partner to launch Comms system
One of the top names in communications for motorcyclists, Cardo Systems, is thrilled to announce the launch of the SC EDGE in collaboration with Schuberth, the renowned German helmet manufacturer. The state-of-the-art device, launched officially at EICMA, has been engineered to integrate seamlessly with selected Schuberth helmets and marks the latest evolution in Cardo’s commitment to enhance…
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Test Ride: KTM 790 Adventure
Twin cylinder adventure bikes are all the rage right now, and with good reason, but with a choice of three capacities, do you need the biggest?
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NURBURGRING: Bike ban update
Planning to finally take the bike to the Nürburgring for a public track day this year? Well, you’re out of luck. The famous road circuit in the Black Forest has been making noises about safety of bikes and cars for years now, and has finally acted, banning two-wheelers from the ‘Tourist-Fahren’ public access days. There…
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TYRES: Dunlop SportSmart Mk4
It’s great to see firms launching new supersports rubber, so well done to Dunlop, which has just released the new Mark 4 version of its SportSmart sporty road tyres. It sits a few levels below the SportSmart TT and the road-legal race fitments like D212 GP Racer and D213 GP Pro, and is aimed at…
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DUCATI PORSCHE experience
They’re both ultimately part of the same firm – the massive Volkswagen Audi Group. And they’ve both got a stonking range of saucy high-end machinery, with similarly well-heeled customers. So, it probably makes a lot of sense for Porsche and Ducati to ‘team up’ for an event. This one is based in the Franciacorta proving…
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KIT: ROADSKIN SUMMER GLOVES **NEW**
Roadskin has announced the launch of the Roadskin Summer Motorcycle Gloves, the ultimate blend of style, performance, and safety for riders who demand the very best. Crafted with premium materials and cutting-edge design, these gloves redefine summer riding, offering unparalleled comfort and protection without compromising style. Engineered for Comfort and Durability The Roadskin Summer Motorcycle…
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KTM UPDATE: Deals on Wheels
Things are moving fast and it’s not easy to follow the financial ups and downs of KTM’s parent company Pierer – but we’ll have a go. Last month, as we went to press, the firm was facing a ‘crunch’ meeting of its various creditors, in an attempt to resolve the dizzying levels of debt incurred…
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Eurogrip: pushing the limits of performance and innovation
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. Eurogrip is an international motorcycle tyre brand, developed with a strong focus on research, innovation, and rigorous testing. At the heart of its technological advancements is its cutting-edge R&D center in Italy, where a team of specialists designs and refines tyres using state-of-the-art…
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TRIUMPH Moto2 Triple Trophy
Triumph’s extremely successful Moto2 operation rumbles onwards into 2025, with the Hinckley firm continuing to supply the 765 Street Triple-based race engines for the MotoGP support class. And it’s brought back the Moto2 Street Triple competition again for this year, which gives a special Street Triple as a prize to the most popular racer of…
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May 2025
We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, riding adventures from Dorset to Japan, Honda Hornet 1000SP, Triumph Tiger Sport 800, and more!
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May 2025
Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the May issue of Back Street Heroes!
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HARLEY: CVO Road Glide RR race rep
Alan Dowds found out what we need to know… Back in the 1980s, the weird sport of truck racing briefly became quite popular. In the UK the sight of race-tuned HGVs, without trailers, bashing bodywork down the main straight at Snetterton or Brands had a certain appeal, we admit. And now we have a similarly…
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DUCATI: XDiavel
We thought we’d seen all of Ducati’s fresh new wares for 2025 – but the Bologna bad boys had kept one more trick piece of kit up their sleeves: the 2025 Ducati XDiavel V4. The XDiavel is a bit of an oddity. First launched back in 2016, it was an attempt at a more ‘American’…
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May 2025
As always, our May edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features. If you’d like to read Fast Bikes, then you can order yourself a print copy, save the trees and download the digital version, or better yet bag a saving and subscribe! Here’s what to expect this month… Worth the wait…
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£15,800 Raised
£15,800 raised for charity as last bike ridden by Hairy Biker Dave Myers is auctioned The motorcycle ridden by Hairy Biker Dave Myers in his final TV series has raised £15,800 for charity when it was auctioned on Wednesday 26th March. The 2023 BSA Gold Star went under the hammer with H&H Classics at the National Motorcycle Museum in…
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April 2025
The April issue of MoreBikes is out now and FREE to read online! Packed full of great motorcycle stories, photos, and terrific motorbikes.
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KIT: New flip-up lid launched
Motorcycle helmet brand MTR has revealed the new K-15 Evo Flip-Up helmet in the UK, costing just £125*. The latest addition to MTR’s comprehensive lineup is now exclusively available in the UK through Louis Moto’s website, Europe’s premier motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer. Constructed from a robust Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and Polycarbonate blend and…
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