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CFMOTO 450SR: Host of upgrades
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Chinese firm CFMoto seems to be going from strength to strength. It’s been doing good business in the UK for years, but since it’s properly joined forces with the Pierer Group (who own KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas), things have certainly seemed to ramp up. The latest bike to be added to its ever-expanding range is…
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Husqvarna’s Svartpilen 801 is coming! This is what we know so far.
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Husqvarna’s just confirmed it’s going to be bringing out a large-capacity version of its funky Svartpilen roadster-cum-scrambler. The news from the Austrian-owned firm isn’t exactly a surprise, following its not-so-subtle social media teaser a few weeks back. But that doesn’t mean it’s not exciting. Historically, it was only possible for riders to get their hands…
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April 2024
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As always, our April edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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TECH: Learner legal rider aids
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Learners rejoice! Electronic specialist Bosch is rolling out its trick rider aid technology to smaller capacity bikes… You’ll likely know all about the swathes of sophisticated electronic rider aids that adorn the latest generation of top-shelf motorcycles from the big names in the game. You can’t move for the stuff. It’s now common to get…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401
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Following swiftly on from the launch of the newest generation KTM 390 Duke, Husqvarna’s asked us to fly South and throw a leg over it’s updated pair of stylish roadsters. The Duke has rightly earned its place in the hallowed halls of the Naked Bike Hall of Fame. The range continues to sell exceptionally well…
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Fancy a race?
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Fancy spending a couple of days pretending you’re a MotoGP racer? KTM’s got you covered with its new ‘Academy of Speed’. The Austrian firm has come up trumps again, with a small selection of dates for its track riding school. The two-day events are taking place at the Salzburgring, Red Bull Ring, and Slovakiaring. Sessions…
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Release imminent: Hero MotoCorp’s Harley X440-Based Roadster
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In 2023, both Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycle maker Hero MotoCorp had a significant year. The X440’s launch in India was a groundbreaking moment for both companies. It marked the MotoCorp’s entrance into the small-displacement bike market in India, making it the lone single-cylinder offering in their existing range. Similarly, this was Hero MotoCorp’s first foray…
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Cost-Effective Classics: Yamaha Thundercat
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Bargain-basement fun has never been so good! Steve Cooper explains… Want a practical classis that will tour, scratch, commute and maybe even cope with a track day with a few upgardes? Then look no further than the Yamaha YZF600R. It’s the perfect platform from which to tailor an accessible, cost-effective, relatively modern middleweight that still…
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The rise of the Supernaked
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Supernakeds have hit astronomical heights in recent years, with low weight, 200 horsepower beasts now nothing more than a regular occurrence. But how did the madness start? We asked our resident historian, Jonny Mac, to find out…
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Fast Bikes Naked Sports Bike of the Year 2023
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The KTM Super Duke R Evo took the top spot in 2022’s test, the question being whether either of the most celebrated new arrivals in BMW’s M 1000 R or Ducati’s Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini could knock the KTM off top spot. So, 1200 miles of European twisties and the Nurburgring were the venue for the…
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