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  • NEW BIKES: GSX-8R middleweight sportsbike

    NEW BIKES: GSX-8R middleweight sportsbike

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    As you’ve probably gathered, Suzuki’s pulling the covers off new 2024 models at the EICMA show in Milan, one of which is the aggressively styled sports middleweight, the GSX-8R. Here’s what we’ve learned so far… It’s on Suzuki’s new 776cc parallel twin platform, which features a DOHC and 270° crankshaft design and delivers punchy drive throughout…

  • December 2023

    December 2023

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    As always, our December edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.

  • Single and ready to mingle: Ducati’s Hypermotard 698 Mono

    Single and ready to mingle: Ducati’s Hypermotard 698 Mono

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    Introducing the latest addition to the Ducati Hypermotard family – the 698 Mono. This new model, unveiled today, has a single-cylinder engine known as the ‘Superquadro Mono’. The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono boasts class-leading supermoto performance as the first single-cylinder model from Bologna in decades! Here’s what you need to know. The Superquadro Mono engine,…

  • Fast Bikes 2023 Sports Bike Homologation Special: BMW, Ducati, Honda

    Fast Bikes 2023 Sports Bike Homologation Special: BMW, Ducati, Honda

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    Having first completed some laps around Donington Park, Bruce and Tim are joined by road-racing’s Joe Akroyd to show them around the most appropriate roads to properly test bikes such as these, the IOM TT Circuit. The homologation specials from BMW, Ducati and Honda combine to bring this test 660 BHP, 84 Kilo’s of Downforce…

  • November 2023

    November 2023

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    As always, our November edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.

  • Ducati DRE: Race Academy

    Ducati DRE: Race Academy

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    Mixing Italian exotica with an iconic circuit and a smattering of MotoGP stars, Ducati’s inaugural DRE Race Academy was every bit the success its formula suggested it would be. Fast Bikes Editor Bruce Wilson reveals all… Some days just start better than others… like when you open your bedroom curtains and stare down at one…

  • Japan’s first V-Twin Superbike: 1998 – 2001 Suzuki TL1000R

    Japan’s first V-Twin Superbike: 1998 – 2001 Suzuki TL1000R

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    In 1998, Suzuki attempted to take on Ducati head-to-head. Things didn’t go well…

  • Switching Disciplines – Girl on a Bike Vanessa Ruck takes Fast Bikes Johnny Mac off-road

    Switching Disciplines – Girl on a Bike Vanessa Ruck takes Fast Bikes Johnny Mac off-road

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    Last year, Girl on a Bike Vanessa Ruck joined Fast Bikes for her first ever track day under the watchful eye of Johnny Mac, improving each session Vanessa finished the day with scraped sliders and a massive smile on her face. Teaming up again Michelin Ambassador Vanessa steps back into her comfort zone, putting John…

  • Ducati V4S Test: Panigale VS Streetfighter – Which is faster? Featuring Guest rider Christian Iddon

    Ducati V4S Test: Panigale VS Streetfighter – Which is faster? Featuring Guest rider Christian Iddon

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    A dry Ducati Track Day at Donington Park, two of the most exciting bikes on the planet both pushing over 200bhp, sticky Supercorsa SP – V3 Slick tyres and an amount of competition thrown in what’s not to love? Fast Bikes Bruce Wilson and BSB’s Christian Iddon put in some super-fast laps to answer the…

  • October Issue

    October Issue

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    As always, our October edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.

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