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

A golden era...

Upfront • PLANET FAST BIKES – NEW METAL, NEWS & REVIEWS

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

BUILD IT OR BUY IT? • Do you build a bike for less and make it your own or buy the exact machine you want… even if it costs a fortune?

TRACK SPECIAL • Last month we put the finest supernakeds on the plane through their paces on the road. This issue we take a look at where they rank on track…

KAWASAKI Z H2 SE PERFORMANCE

YAMAHA MT-10

TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RS

KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R EVO

BMW S 1000 R M-SPORT

APRILIA TUONO V4 FACTORY 1100

DUCATI STREETFIGHTER V4 SP

ROUNDING OFF

BMW MOTORRAD WORLDSBK TEAM M 1000 RR

A FINAL FLING • In 2017 Yamaha released its last supersport road bike – the stunning YZF-R6…

SECRET SUPERBIKE BMW BOXER R1 DESMO TEST • Most people remember that BMW made its World Superbike debut back in 2009, but few realise how close the German brand came to blasting down the path 17 years earlier.

MY FIRST TRACKDAY • It’s not often you get asked to help someone on their first ever trackday, but that’s the position Big Mac found himself in at Donny. Luckily for him, he had a great pupil.

KTM SUPER DUKE 1290 GT

Tim Neave

YAMAHA R1M

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

You & Yours

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART

Chatter

GAVIN GREWAL • PENAL SERVITUDE PREVENTER

A SLIPPERY TAIL • It’s easier than you might think to become a double victim in the event of an accident. Hidden costs can cause a secondary sting if you’re not careful.

YAMAHA GYTR • Just when you think the R1 can’t get any better, the Japanese brand unleashes a raft of trick parts and special spec bikes that Tim and Toprak put to the test…

Fast Bikes

Christian Iddon

Tom Neave

Steve Parrish