1994 SUZUKI RGV250 VJ22

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Atouring bike with launch control! Is it just me or

YAMAHA YZF-R1M: TECH IT TO THE MAX

Yamaha’s back with a new, smarter and even sexier flagship R1M.

SX APPEAL

When it comes to sports-touring, Kawasak just rewritten therule books…

MOTOGP IS GO!!!

The 2017 season is now only a distant memory, but there is light at the end of the long, cold, wintery tunnel that is the MotoGP off-season. And it’s a pretty dazzling one at that…

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“No one likes missing out, so why take that chance?

WELSH ROAD RACE CANCELLED!

A change in legislation has been blamed for the cancellation

SUZUKI UNVEIL MOTOGP REPLICA GSX-R1000

It wasn’t just the MotoGP GSX-RR colour scheme Suzuki

KTM AND HUSQVARNA RECALL OVER FRONT BRAKE RISK

KTM have issued a worldwide recall on certain models

SUZUKI GIXER RECALL ISSUED

Suzuki has confirmed a recall on the GSX-R1000 and

KTM INTRODUCE THE RC390R

With the introduction and success of the Supersport

WHAT’S ON IN MARCH?

→ March 3-4 – Carole Nash Scottish Motorcycle Show

LEARN TO RIDE DONINGTON PARK WITH LEON HASLAM

Now under the ownership of Motorsport Vision, Donington

Geared Up

Evolved to accommodate the new Tech-Air race system

Tried Out

When it comes to parting with your hard earned cash, it’s nice to know that you’re not wasting it on duff products. And to give you that reassurance, we’re rating everything we can get our filthy mitts on…

BEST OF BRITISH

We didn t see Triumph s faster, smarter and downright sexier Speed Triple 1050 RS on the cards, but we’re bloody glad it’s here.

R GENERATION

For twenty years Yamaha’s R1 family has been redefining the sportsbike market. Here’s our guide to the clan…

TENMINUTES WITH…GINO REA

Gino may be young but he’s been a European champ, World Supersport race winner and Moto2 podium finisher already. We caught up with the likeable Londoner who’s set to make his BSB debut on the OMG Racing Suzuki GSX-R1000R.

RUNNING-IN THE MYTHS, THE TRUTHS, THE REASONS

We’ve all heard of the ‘running-in’ process, but why is it necessary and what’s the best way? Here’s what you need to know…

CLEAN YOUR LEATHERS LIKE A PRO

Unless your name’s Boothy, you wouldn’t wear clothes that are old, smelly and covered in holes… and a similar principle applies to your leathers.

STAR LET TER

A little winter training, in preparation for my trip

You & Yours

To be in with a chance of winning this most tasteful

£2K KAWASAKI ZX-9R

Fast Bikes reader Neil tells us why his bargain bullet Kwacker is all the bike he needs.

RETURN OF THE NINJA

After BMW got the jump on the Japanese, it was Kawasaki who responded first…

EMBRACING THE MYSTERIOUS LIMITS OF RIDING YOUR BIKE

Everyone has different limitations. It’s all about finding out exactly where yours are, and doing it comfortably!

ANDREW DALTON

PENAL SERVITUDEPREVENTOR

HEAD CASE

If you get caught riding with your helmet off, it always pays to use your head…

BRANDS HATCH INDY

Although its World Superbike glory days are a distant memory, Brands Hatch Indy is still an absolutely blistering track situated in the heart of Kent. Short and sweet, its layout is a favourite for trackdayers and racers of all levels. Here’s how to ride it!

QUICKSHIFTERS!

We caught up with Ben Varley, the general manager at HM Quickshifters, to get the ins-and-outs of shifters, blippers and what makes your gear changes slick and swift.

PROJECT SUPERSTOCK GIXER – PART THREE!

More parts, money and bling can onlymean one thing: Pretty Boy’s Gixer is taking shape.

FETTLING ON

Bruce has spent another month standing back and watching the pros do their thing…

CHARLIE YAMAHA YZF-R6

THIS MONTH I HAVE MOSTLY BEEN… “Cautiously loving the cold wet roads.”

BRUCE KTM 250 EXC-F

THIS MONTH I HAVE MOSTLY BEEN… “Slipping and sliding.”

BEEJ SUZUKI GSX-R1000R

THIS MONTH I HAVE MOSTLY BEEN… “Doing stuff other than finding more

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EX-RACER & TEAM MANAGER RACE INSIDER