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

Chasing the highs

2024 HUSQVARNA SVARTPILEN 801

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

A CUT ABOVE • Four years on from the revolutionary release of the RCV-inspired Fireblade, Honda's given its flagship sportsbike a masterpiece of a makeover.

A CHAT WITH THE CHAMP…

BACK TO THE FEATURE KTM DUKE 990 • It's been a while since KTM last had a 990 Duke in its range, but the name is back – and this new addition is perhaps one of its most exciting offerings ever. Here's why…

Naughty BUT NICE • If you like your bikes nutty, naked and packed full of punch, you’ll love the fourth-generation Yamaha MT-09.

2024 TRACKER KAWASAKI BRITISH SUPERTEEN ZX-4RR RACE BIKE • Kawasaki's new 400cc race series is sure to produce some exciting and close racing in the BSB calendar. We take a look at the bike behind the championship…

NAKED AMBITION • Is the understated Suzuki GSX-S750 worth considering in the used market?

RATING RUBBER…. • We love a tyre launch, and especially ones of a sporty disposition. So when Michelin dropped us a line about not one, but two additions to their range, we didn't need our arm twisting to get stuck in and see what they’re all about…

10 MINUTES WITH PIERO TARTAMASSO…

ROSSI'S RANCH LA 100KM DEI CHAMPIONI • It's not every day you get the invite to trade paint, drifts and stories with Rossi and a bunch of world champions, but that's how life played out for the Neave twins a few weeks back.

GAVIN GREWAL • PENAL SERVITUDE PREVENTER

GETTING IT WRONG ABROAD • Riding on foreign trackdays isn't as simple as it used to be. Here's what you should know…

Chatter

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

DAN LINFOOT THE WORLD AT HIS FEET… • The racing world is full of characters who generally like to keep themselves to themselves, and I respect that. However, some of these people have a great story to tell. I’m incredibly fortunate to be friends with a few, have access to many more, and through my role with the award-winning podcast Chasin’ the Racing, I get to sit down and chew the fat with some amazing individuals, so I wanted to give you lovely bunch a peep through the keyhole and an opportunity to get to know a bit more about some of these ‘people of interest’.

Christian Iddon • OXFORD PRODUCTS MOTO-RAPIDO BRITISH SUPERBIKES

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