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DUCATI MONSTER 2026: More Tech, More Attitude, More Monster!
Ducati has pulled the wraps off the fifth-generation Monster… and it’s lighter, sharper and more desirable than ever. Thirty-four years on from the original 900 that redefined the naked bike scene, the 2026 Monster is here to remind everyone exactly why it’s still the benchmark for street-going hooliganism. Born from the simple idea of “everything…
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RIDDEN: Voge DS625X
Another adventure bike from Voge? You bet. But this one’s packing more grunt, a smoother 270° crank vibe, and a price tag that could make the Japanese big guns blush. Dave Manning reports… Voge’s latest introduction to their array of adventure-styled machinery is more of an expansion of their existing range than something brand-new. While…
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DEAN HARRISON REPLICA FIREBLADE: Limited to Just 12 Bikes
Honda UK is celebrating Dean Harrison’s double Superstock victories at this year’s Isle of Man TT with a seriously tasty limited-edition Fireblade SP – a replica of the bike he rode to glory on the Mountain Course. Only 12 Dean Harrison CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SPs will be built, each finished in full race livery and dripping…
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NEW KIT: HJC RPHA 12 Red Bull Austin GP2
A handsome helmet for those who like their energy drink classic and Austrian/Thai. Under the neat American MotoGP graphics is the HJC RPHA 12 sport lid, which is a notch below the top-end £800 RPHA 1 race helmet. You get a premium carbon hybrid composite shell with ECE 22.06 approval, hefty venting, quick-release visor and…
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MERLIN Launches the Calton CE Level 2 Certified Winter Riding Glove
Merlin has launched the Calton Glove, setting a new benchmark in motorcycle rider protection. The Calton is one of Merlin’s first riding gloves to achieve CE EN13594 KP Level 2 certification — the highest standard of safety and performance for motorcyclists. Designed as a classic, longer-length, three-season glove, the Calton combines style, comfort, and advanced…
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Royal Enfield delivers Shotgun 650 ICON Edition to UK riders
All six UK-allocated units of the exclusive Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 ICON Edition have now been delivered to their new owners, marking the end of one of the most anticipated limited-run releases of the year. Created in collaboration with ICON Motosports, the Shotgun 650 ICON Edition is part of a global 1-of-100 production: six bikes…
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LANDMARK CLASSIC AUCTION heads to Madrid
Madrid, Spain – 28–30 November 2025: Madrid is set to host a landmark live auction of collector vehicles with a strong international flavour. MELVIN AUCTIONS, Spain’s first in-person auction house specialising exclusively in classic cars, supercars, youngtimers and historic motorcycles, is bringing together more than 250 unique lots in what promises to be one of…
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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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