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Wayne Gardner, Roger Marshall and the best of classic motorcycles star at Stafford
It was another unforgettable weekend at The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show sponsored by Carole Nash and what a show it was!
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RYAN VICKERS to race for Honda in 2026
Honda Racing is delighted to announce that nine-time BSB race winner Ryan Vickers will be joining the squad to race a factory Honda Fireblade in the British Superbike Championship (BSB) from the start of 2026. The 26-year-old from Suffolk has been competing in the Superbike World Championship in 2025, but he is no stranger to…
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HONDA RACING says farewell to Irwin
After three consecutive seasons together in the British Superbike Championship (BSB), and five seasons in total, Honda Racing announces that Andrew Irwin will leave the team at the end of the 2025 season. The 31-year-old from Carrickfergus first joined the Honda Racing squad in 2019, claiming his first BSB victory at Thruxton in that first…
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APRILIA RSV4 X-GP: MotoGP tech. in a limited-edition package
Aprilia has marked 10 years since its RS-GP first lined up on the MotoGP grid in spectacular fashion. Rather than producing a special paint scheme, the Italian manufacturer has unveiled the RSV4 X-GP – a track-only machine producing 238bhp and bristling with technology taken directly from its racing prototype. Just 30 examples will be built,…
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MARC MARQUEZ undergoes successful surgery on right shoulder blade
After a checkup for his right shoulder blade injury, Marc Márquez has undergone a successful operation at the Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid, Spain. The same medical team who had examined him seven days earlier found that the coracoid fracture and ligament damage were not showing sufficient signs of stabilization after a week of being…
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R&G expands range with host of new machines
Always eager to help riders protect their machines with its industry-leading range of crash protection, R&G is pleased to confirm three new models have been added to its lineup, alongside a host of new accessories. The first of these is the all-new 2025 Yamaha Tracer 7 and Tracer 7 GT. This popular sports tourer has…
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The Faroe Islands: A personal pilgrimage on a BMW R1150GS Adventure
A personal pilgrimage to the Faroe Islands.
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YAMAHA Tracer 7 & Tracer 7 GT Y-AMT
Yamaha’s TRACER 7 and TRACER 7 GT have always offered an unparalleled combination of sporty performance and touring comfort. The award-winning CP2 engine, sublime chassis and cutting-edge technology create a package that offers thrills and reassurance in equal measures. For 2026, the TRACER 7 series is again elevated to new heights as it gains Yamaha’s…
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EXPANDED FINANCE offers from Royal Enfield
As daylight savings edges ever closer, Royal Enfield has announced its autumnal finance offers for UK customers by introducing the 50/50 APP 0% APR offer to additional models, alongside a new lower 5.9% APR Representative rate for PCP and HP deals on all 450 & 650 models 50/50 0% APR finance offer extended to Bear…
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The (not quite) Original Sin: 1960 Triumph Thunderbird
It’s one of the great biker conversations, isn’t it? If a custom bike changes some of its components, is it still the same custom bike?
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ALPINESTARS launches Tech-Air 5 PLASMA
We’re big fans of Alpinestars’ top-tier range of airbags, and their latest product is set to take active protection up a notch. The Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA is a featherweight, race-inspired system for riders who want serious protection without feeling like they’re wearing armour. At just 1.53kg, it’s over 25 per cent lighter than the Tech-Air®…
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DUCATI PANIGALE V4 Triumphs in the Italian Production Bike Championship
Ducati’s Panigale V4 has stormed to victory on its debut season in the newly created Italian Production Bike Championship (CIV SBK Production Class) — a category for near-stock production machines that share the grid with the Italian Superbike series. The win came courtesy of Davide Stirpe, three-time Italian Supersport champion and Ducati’s official test rider,…
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JEREMY MCWILLIAMS told me to f*** off!
Northern Ireland motorcycle racing legend Jeremy McWilliams thought he was the victim of a wind up when he was approached to appear in a film alongside a Hollywood superstar. The 61-year-old former MotoGP rider, a three-time North West 200 Supertwins race winner, starred in the 2013 movie Under the Skin alongside Scarlett Johansson. But the…
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NEW KIT: Full-Face helmet for under £50
MTR launches new S-4 full face motorcycle helmet for under £50 Louis Moto, Europe’s leading motorcycle kit and accessories retailer, has revealed the S-4 full face motorcycle helmet from exclusive brand MTR, available now in the UK via the Louis Moto website for just £46.74*. Designed with a perfect balance of comfort, affordability, and the latest ECE…
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Top 10 reasons to attend Stafford this weekend
With racing legends, jaw-dropping stunts, unmissable displays and legendary bikes up for auction – here are ten reasons you’ll want to mark your calendar for The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show sponsored by Carole Nash this October 11–12 returning this weekend:
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November 2025
As always, our November 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… Supersport’s greatest hits…
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Ducati Opens New Dealership in Staffordshire
Ducati has expanded its UK dealer network with the opening of Ducati Stoke in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. The new showroom is the first official Ducati dealership for Bob Sheldon, a long-established figure in motorcycle sales, and offers the full Ducati and Scrambler range, plus genuine accessories, apparel, Ducati Approved pre-owned bikes, and certified Ducati servicing. The…
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October 2025
The October 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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GEM calls for urgent action following rise in motorcycle fatalities
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling for renewed focus and shared responsibility among all road users, after newly released government figures revealed an 8% rise in motorcycle fatalities on Britain’s roads in 2024. While it is encouraging to note small decreases in car occupant and cyclist deaths, these gains are overshadowed by…
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Racing legends, Iconic bikes and Unmissable Auctions: Stafford Classic Bike Show returns this October 11-12
Staffordshire County Showground, ST18 0BD Saturday and Sunday, October 11-12, 2025Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show sponsored by Carole Nash roars back with racing legends, stunning machines – and Bonhams’ unmissable Autumn Stafford Sale…
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SUZUKI: Cuts Prices Across Key Models in 2025 Range
Suzuki GB has announced a realignment of on-the-road (OTR) prices across several of its motorcycles, with reductions of up to £1,000 on popular models. Leading the changes is the off-road-ready V-Strom 800DE, which now comes in at £9,999 – a saving of £1,000. The adventure bike features a 21” front wheel, switchable ABS, multiple traction…
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November 2025
We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, Yamaha Tracer 700, BMW R1300RT, BSA Scrambler 650, & much more!
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November 2025
Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the November issue of Back Street Heroes!
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DUCATI’S ELECTRIC FUTURE Accelerates with V21L Prototype
While the FIM MotoE World Championship takes a pause, Ducati isn’t slowing down. In Borgo Panigale, the engineers are knee-deep in battery packs, cell chemistry, and solid-state tech, pushing electric performance closer to the level of a screaming internal combustion engine. Enter the V21L, Ducati’s latest prototype, now unveiled at the IAA Mobility in Munich.…
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