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October 2025
As always, our October edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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BSA: New Bantam & Scrambler
BSA might have disappeared from UK showrooms in the early 70s, but the famous Birmingham Small Arms brand is making a proper comeback under new ownership. Now part of the Mahindra Group, BSA returned in 2021 with the retro-styled Gold Star 650 – and for 2025, there’s not one but two new models joining the…
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SUZUKI: Sports Bike Surprise Incoming
Every now and then a bike pops up that genuinely catches us out – and Suzuki’s latest news has done just that. We’re talking about a brand-new GSX-R1000R for 2026. Yep, you read that right – a fresh litre-class GSX-R, something many of us thought we’d never see again. It’s a real curveball because the…
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From city streets to open roads – how Ducati and Audi A1 safety technologies protect British drivers
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. When it comes to road safety in the UK, two very different vehicles from the same automotive family are making significant strides: The Audi A1 compact hatchback and Ducati motorcycles. Both brands, united under Audi’s ownership since 2012, demonstrate how advanced technology can…
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Choosing the best protective gear for your motorcycle adventure
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. Embarking on a motorcycle journey requires more than just a passion for the open road. Equipping yourself with the right protective gear is crucial for ensuring safety and comfort throughout your ride. As a motorcycle enthusiast, you recognise that having and wearing the…
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September 2025
The September 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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TRY RIDES get young people on motorcycles, and make them safer
Phoenix Motorcycle Training is welcoming the next generation of riders into the wonderful world of motorcycling with the easy, stress-free and affordable Try Ride initiative. And it aims to make them safer riders, too. With the aim of introducing more young people to motorcycling, the UK’s largest motorcycle training provider Phoenix Motorcycle Training, and the National Young Rider…
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Q&A: Faulty Carbon Wheel Crash: Who’s Liable?
Track Day trauma involving a faulty wheel given the once-over by our legal eagle Andrew Prendergast of White Dalton Motorcycle Solicitors Q. I have a very trick GSXR1000 that I bought new. However, I have never ridden on the road and purchased it with the sole purpose of turning it into a track bike. I…
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Test Ride: KTM 1390 Super Duke R
Regardless of the figures for power output, torque and weight, or for the issues the company has been going through over the last half a year or so, the very first comment from any bystander with regard to the 1390 Super Duke R is always about the way that it looks…
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Q&A: Blinged-Up Helmets – Cool Customisation or Legal Headache?
Our legal eagle, Andrew ‘Chef’ Prendergast from Motorcycle Solicitors White Dalton provides the answer… Q. Can you help me settle a debate that is currently raging on a Facebook group I am in. A woman who has popped up in the group (she is not a biker, but her husband is I believe) has started…
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END OF AN ERA: Jonathan Rea to Retire from World Superbike After 2025 Season
Six-time FIM Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea has announced that he will retire from full-time competition when his agreement with Yamaha Motor Europe comes to an end at the close of the 2025 season. Rea’s history speaks for itself; since making his debut in the Superbike class as a wildcard in 2008, the Northern Irishman…
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NEW KIT: Roadskin® Introduces the Rhiannon Ladies Motorcycle Gloves
Roadskin has announced the launch of the Rhiannon Ladies Motorcycle Gloves, designed exclusively to provide female riders with unparalleled protection, comfort, and style. Built for the open road, the Rhiannon gloves combine cutting-edge premium materials with a sleek design, ensuring both safety and performance without compromise. “We believe that motorcycle gear shouldn’t force riders to…
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NORTON expands with New Indian Subsidiary
Norton Motorcycles, the legendary British brand now owned by TVS Motor Company, has taken another major step in its global growth strategy. On 19 August 2025, Norton confirmed the creation of a fully owned Indian subsidiary, Norton Motorcycle Private Limited, officially registered with India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The move highlights TVS’s long-term commitment to…
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350 Bullet Royal Enfield: Built like a gun
This very subtle little single’s been built out of a 350 Bullet Royal Enfield – a bike you don’t often see custom variants of.
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NEW KIT: Dakota Jacket from Roadskin
Introducing the Roadskin® Dakota Jacket Roadskin is proud to unveil the Dakota Jacket, an exceptional fusion of style, comfort, and unmatched protection, explicitly tailored for motorcycle riders who refuse to compromise on safety or aesthetics. Designed with an AA safety rating, the Dakota Jacket stands out as the ultimate choice for bikers seeking premium protection…
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BUYING A USED Daytona 675R
In 2013, Triumph launched an all-new Daytona 675R, a bike that helped form the basis of the current Moto2 project. If you’re looking to buy a used one, Jon Urry has some advice… Despite kicking the Japanese manufacturers’ collective inline four backsides since 2006 with their triple, in 2013 when Triumph launched the all-new Daytona…
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TRACK RIDER CLINIC: Buy cheap, buy twice!
Dean Ellison reminds us that the quality remains long after the price is forgotten” Quality comes at a price, so don’t be so quick to buy something just because it’s cheap Gone are the days when everything you bought ‘Made in China’ just broke first time out. China is the world’s factory and produce an…
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BENDA MOTO arrives in the UK: Three New Cruisers Hit the Market
The fast-growing Chinese manufacturer Benda Motorcycles has officially entered the UK market, bringing three brand-new cruiser models to dealerships nationwide. Known for their bold styling and competitive pricing, these bikes promise to shake up the cruiser scene and give British riders more choice than ever before. What’s Available in the UK Line-Up? 1. Benda LFC700…
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HJC F100 helmet
The latest flip-front lid from Korean firm HJC, the F100 is ideal for daily rides or longer tours, especially on warmer days. It’s a full-rotation design, so you can wear it with the chinbar fully back as an open-facer for a breeze on the chin, or closed up as a full facer. There’s a built-in…
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Harley-DAVIDSON & MOTOGP Launch First-Ever Global Bagger Racing Championship
In a landmark announcement at Austria’s Red Bull Ring, Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ have officially unveiled the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup – the world’s first global racing championship dedicated to high-performance Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles. Set to debut in 2026, this bold new six-round series will see radically transformed Grand American Touring machines go head-to-head on legendary…
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August 2025
The August 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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LONDON MOTORCYCLE FILM FESTIVAL announces Roadskin as brand partner for UK debut
The roar of engines meets the magic of cinema this autumn as the London Motorcycle Film Festival (LMFF) makes its UK debut on 12–13 September 2025. Set in the striking Old Timber Store beneath the railway arches of Maltby Street Market, London, the festival promises an unforgettable celebration of motorcycles, stories, and community, with Roadskin…
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NEW KIT: Nomad luggage system from Oxford
Editor Bruce Wilson has put it through its paces. Here’s what you need to know… WEB: www.oxfordproducts.com What’s a motorcycle trip without luggage? Painful, is probably the truth, which is a word I’d also use to describe some soft luggage I’ve used on motorcycles over the years. From awkward fitting systems to wayward loads, I’ve…
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Celebrate the best of British motoring at Normous Newark Autojumble on September 14
The team behind the Normous Newark Autojumble is proud to unveil a new themed event: Classic British Day, taking place on Sunday, September 14 at Newark Showground.
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