Fast Bikes

Every issue of Fast Bikes is fuelled with high-octane definitive sportsbike tests, hardcore riding and invaluable 'regulars' too.

In depth insider news, behind the scenes race features, practical and usable advice in the Riding, Bike and Legal Masterclass sections, and exclusive columns from current MotoGP, World and British Superbike racers. It’s an unmissable package

The best of blasts…

2024 TRIUMPH DAYTONA 660

THINK YOU'RE SPECIAL? • In a world rammed with super trick, super fast and super saucy motorcycles, what does it take to be defined as truly 'special'? We ponder that question, then offer up some of best bikes we've ever ridden…

HONDA FIREBLADE CBR1000RR-R SP JOHN MCGUINNESS TT REPLICA…

2003 PETRONAS FP1 BRIGHT GREEN BUT BARELY SEEN… • Kicking off our run of truly special bikes is a super trick triple, built first and foremost for racing.

MV AGUSTA F4 CLAUDIO LOUD, PROUD, AND DRAWS A CROWD • As far as tributes go, nothing comes close to the Claudio.

BIMOTA TESI H2 BRILLIANTLY BONKERS • There are superbikes… and then there are supercharged bikes. Like this. And it's every bit as bonkers as you'd imagine.

DUCATI SUPERLEGGERA THE KING OF CARBON • The third iteration of Ducati's prestigious Superleggera family is perhaps the most special production bike ever made.

TAMING TIGERS • It's not every day you get to play with Tigers… Bruce didn't hesitate at accepting Triumph's offer to test out the new 900 Rally Pro and GT Pro.

WHERE'S THE EXTRA 13BHP FROM?

WHAT IS A T-PLANE CRANK?

AND THEN THERE'S THE GT PRO

PBM DUCATI PANIGALE V4R

HINCKLEY'S HERO • What's not to love about Triumph's fabulous Street Triple and Street Triple R?

TEN MINUTES WITH… OWEN JENNER THE CHEEKY CHAMP • With a cheeky smile, rapid bike piloting skills and a penchant for dungaree-themed leathers, Owen is succeeding as a privateer in the changing pace and face of the BSB paddock.

BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX S23 • Five years after Bridgestone released the excellent S22, we are now graced with its successor. Welcome, the new Bridgestone Battlax S23.

Tried Out THE VERY BEST KIT – USED, ABUSED AND REVIEWED • EVOTECH PERFORMANCE LEVER GUARDS, COVERS AND CAMERA MOUNT

THE 8TH WORLD WONDER… METISS MS19 • There are many different ways to go racing, as French Endurance World Championship team Metiss knows better than most.

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A CLIPPED MIRROR • If you've hit someone's wing mirror, it's often better to stop, own up, and deal with the consequences there and then.

GAVIN GREWAL

Chatter

FAST BIKES WIN A TRACKDAY COMPETITION • THE PRIZE: ONE UK TRACKDAY OF YOUR CHOICE FOR ANY UK CIRCUIT WITH NO LIMITS TRACKDAYS.

You & Yours

Geared Up • ALL THE LATEST, COOLEST & TRICKEST PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS

COLUMNIST Tom Neave

COLUMNIST Christian Iddon

COLUMNIST Steve Parrish