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

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TEAM CLASSIC SUZUKI GSX-R 1000 K1

BMW R12 NINET

BMW 100 YEARS EXHIBITION AT THE MUNICH MUSEUM

KTM DAKAR MUSEUM

ELECTRIC AVENUE…

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

OLD VERSUS NEW

S 1000 RR: GEN 1

TIMMY'S TAKE

BMW S 1000 RR: GEN 4

TIMMY'S TAKE

ROUNDING OFF…

REBOOTED RENEGADE KTM 890 SMT • It's been 10 years since KTM dropped the SMT from its range, but now it's back - with more bling, more attitude… and more reasons to own one.

TOUR DE PHWOAR YAMAHA TRACER 9 GT+ • If you're in the market for a cracking sportstourer, Yamaha's Tracer 9 GT+ should be at the pointy end of your list.

TECH IT OUT…

KAWASAKI BSB ZX-10RR RIDERS: LEE JACKSON AND MAX COOK

JAPAN'S FIRST V-TWIN SUPERBIKE • In 1998, Suzuki attempted to take on Ducati head-to-head. Things didn't go well…

BAGGING A GOOD'UN • There are some things in life that just don't make much sense, but never let that be said of baggers on a race track, banging bars and scraping panniers.

LONGTERMER DUCATI PANIGALE V4 SP2

YAMAHA R7 PROJECT PART FOUR • Time and tide waits for no man, and the same goes for race meetings. Up against it, the Batham's R7 made it to the North West 200… but only just.

STAR LETTER

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GAVIN GREWAL

HEADCAMS AND THE LAW • If you film your riding with a headcam, know that it can be used against you if you're doing something naughty.

WHAT THE TECH: SLIPPER CLUTCHES • Few people know more about slipper clutches than MotoGP tech guru Neil Spalding. We quizzed him on the wonder weapons.

Lee Jackson

Tried Out • THE VERY BEST KIT - USED, ABUSED AND REVIEWED

Tim Neave

Christian Iddon

Steve Parrish