Low tech, high fun…

It’s crazy how tech’s taken over. Probably like you

2018 TT: THE BEST EVER?

By the time you read this the TT will be but a stone’s

KTM LAUNCHES SAT-NAV APP AS 790 DUKE HITS SHOWROOMS

We got pretty excited about KTM’s brand new 790 Duke

DUCATI ROADSHOW ANNOUNCE THEIR 2018 DATES!

Ducati are taking their model fleet on the road, so

RST AND ARAI JOIN THE FAST BIKES TRACKDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!

Those of you who’ve been living under a rock might

MV AGUSTA REVEALS BRUTALE 800RR AMERICA

Fresh from the release of their updated 2018 Brutale

WHAT’S ON IN MAY

→ May 25-27 – Blackford Pre-TT Classic Road Races (Isle

Geared up

ALLTHE LATEST, COOLEST &TRICKESTPERFORMANCE PRODUCTS

Tried out

THEVERYBESTKIT –USED, ABUSED ANDREVIEWED

REVOLUTIONARY RETRO

Honda have ke pt it old sc hool with the newcaféracer inspired CB thou’ but is it tea and toast or champagne and foie gras?

KAWSAKI’S PERFECT TEN?

It’s the latest addition to the Ninja family and it comes equipped with semi-active electronic suspension, but is it a factory superbike or just a fashion statement?

BEAUTIFUL BRUTE

MV ‘s newBrutale 800RR is asuresign of the company’s bright future.

BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX T31

We sent Boothy over to Morocco to see if Bridgestone’s new sports touring tyre can roll with his punches…

HIGH SPEED HUSTLERS

When it comes to outright speed and comfort, Suzuki’s acclaimed Hayabusa has always ruled, but can it fend off Kawasaki’s fancy-pants H2 SX SE?

Suzuki Hayabusa GSX-1300R

It hurts me to say it about this iconic weapon, but

Kawasaki H2 SX SE

At the opposite end of the sports touring spectrum

Rounding up

So what did we learn? Well although these are two very

TRIPLE THEFUN TRIUMPH 675

Fast Bikes reader Adam tells us what it’s like to own and love a 2012 Triumph Daytona 675.

DUNLOP SPORTSMART TT

Do you ride fast on the road and track but still want a tyre that lasts? Well Dunlop might just have created exactly what you’re looking for…

TEN MINUTES WITH… Bradley RAY

Following on from that blistering start to the BSB season, we caught up with the kid from Lydd to see what goes on beneath that crazy hairstyle!

SUSPENSION: HOW TO CRACK THE MOTORCYCLING EQUIVALENT OF THE DA VINCI CODE!

We sent Pretty Boy back to school in order to try and master the elusive dark art of suspension…

TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE

From write-off to weapon, Rick Perkins shows us how to pimp your Speed Triple…

You & Yours

To be in with a chance of winning this most tasteful

TRIPLE TREAT

Faster, lighter and better handling, the 2011 Speed Triple is on the money.

VALENTINO ROSSI’S EYES

Why does Valentino Rossi always wear a dark face shield? According to him, it’s so no one can see what he’s looking at!

AT YOUR SERVICE…

Mistakes happen, but where do you stand when someone cocks-up while working on your bike?

SNETTERTON 300

Born from an old airfield, this Norfolk based race track is a favourite with novices and pro racers alike. Great to ride and incredibly confidence inspiring, the 300 circuit at Snetterton has everything you need for a brilliant day on track.

KNOW YOUR LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS!

Although they come with a price tag lightweight wheels are an incredibly easy way to spruce up your machine. But what is the science behind them? Well we caught up with giles Harwood from HPS to find out…

PROJECT SUPERSTOCK GIXER – PART FIVE!

Pogos are the order of the month, as Project Gixer reaches the finish line…

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

CHARLIE YAMAHA YZF-R6

THIS MONTH I HAVE MOSTLY BEEN… “Putting on the mileage and losing the kgs.”

CARL KAWASAKI NINJA 400

THIS MONTH I HAVE MOSTLY BEEN… “Happy to finally have a bike again!”

NEIL KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT

THIS MONTH I HAVE MOSTLY BEEN… “Getting cold and wet.”

BEEJ SUZUKI GSX-R1000R

THIS MONTH I HAVE MOSTLY BEEN… “Stroking the Rotobox wheels…”

THE SURPRISES JUST KEEP ON COMING

BENNETTS BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP

MARVEL & MADNESS

DORNAMOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

WIN SUNDAY – BUY MONDAY?

FIM SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

HUTCHY: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE

With just weekstogobeforethe 2018 TT, Hutchy’s chances of blasting down Glencrutchery Road arelooking pretty bleak.

Race Riot

THERACING, THEBAT TLES, THE EXCUSES.

NEXT MONTH

We hire a track, invite the latest and greatest sportsbikes

Neave twins

You may have read last month that I had an off at Mallory

Gary Johnson

Alrighty, who’s ready to go racing? Not me. Well, not

Christian Iddon

Being a racer is a seriously privileged thing – we

Steve Parrish

Imust start off this month by saying a huge congratulations