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Size matters…

The bigger the better, right? That’s what my missus

Back on track!

Spring is in the air, which can only mean one thing…

ADWELL PARK

Hidden in the sleepy Lincolnshire Wolds lies perhaps the UK’s best known race track - Cadwell Park. Tight, twisty and perhaps the only circuit where you can clock air time, here’s our guide…

ANGLESEY INTERNATIONAL

This is regarded as one of the best circuits in the UK, so we sat down with trackday instructor and BSB boy Christian Iddon to delve into the picturesque coastal track’s secrets and find out how to shave seconds off your time at the ‘Welsh Phillip Island’…

SILUERSTONE INTERNATIONAL

Home of the British MotoGP, the recently resurfaced Silverstone International Grand Prix circuit is arguably a jewel in the UK’s track scene. This is how to nail it…

DONINGTON PARK

It may not be home to MotoGP anymore but it is still one of the best circuits in the country. If you want to know the fastest way round, read this.

BRANDS HATCH GP

Steeped in history, the Brands Hatch Grand Prix layout is easily one of the best tracks in the UK - even if we only get 25 glorious days there a year. As it’s so special, we caught up with Tyco BMW’s Christian Iddon to find the best way around it…

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.

Track Attack

YOUR GUIDE TO MASTERING THE BEST OF BRITISH CIRCUITS

MV AGUSTA RELEASE A2 RESTRICTED MODELS

Wait, what? No we aren’t pulling your leg, and you

PIAGGIO CONFIRMS 2019 APRILIA PRICING

Fancy sticking an Italian stallion in the garage for

WHAT’S ON IN FEBRUARY

• February 2-3 – Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Show

THE VERY FIRST TRACKDAY OF THE YEAR IS HERE!

Yep, I know what you’re thinking – it’s going to be

BRANDS HATCH & DONINGTON PARK GET A WINTER MAKEOVER FOR 2019

BRANDS HATCH & DONINGTON PARK GET A WINTER MAKEOVER

Tried Out

THE VERY BEST KIT – USED, ABUSED AND REVIEWED

Geared Up

ALL THE LAT EST, COOLEST & TRICKEST PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS

SIZE MATTERS

When Kawasaki told us there was a new ZX-6R on the cards, we couldn’t wait to find out if the new Ninja would be enough of a bike to really take on the Sportsbike scene. So to find out, we went on an epic road trip…

WHAT’S NEW?

It’s fair to say that Kawasaki haven’t reinvented the

TRACK TIME

It always pays to be a step ahead of the game – when

UNDER THE SKIN KAWASAKI ZX-6R

ML: In that form, as a focused Supersport 600 in a

SUZUKI GSX-R1000R

The decision to pitch the big Gixer thou’ R against

CONCLUSION

We were so impressed with the power figures of the

THE SUPERSPORT SAGA

How the supersport class went from boom to bust. And how it could be on the verge of a revival…

MIDDLEWEIGHT NAKEDS

If nakeds are your thing and you cherish your licence, these middleweight offerings could be just what you’re looking for…

Kawasaki Z650 Performance

Looks aren’t everything but the little Zed was by far

Honda CB650F

Pumping out a claimed 90bhp, the CB was the most powerful

Yamaha MT-07

If this test were based purely on fun ratings, you’d

Suzuki SV650X

I’ve never owned an SV, but I’ve had plenty of mates

Rounding off

So there we have it, four very different bikes, offering

YAMAHA’S MINIATURE MAESTROS

When Yamaha told us that their new Supersport 300 contender is both R1 and M1 derived, we couldn’t resist the urge to give it a good ol’ spanking…

FIVE MINUTES WITH… LEON OOSTERHOF - YAMAHA EUROPE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

FIVE MINUTES WITH… LEON OOSTERHOF - YAMAHA EUROPE PRODUCT

SOMETHING FASTER SIR? GYTR WSSP300 SPEC R3

As a little treat, Yamaha let us sample their full-fat

YAMAHA YZF-R125

One of the best 125cc machines on the market has just

WIDOW MAKER SUZUKI TL1 000S

Rob’s got fond memories of his old TL1000S, but what would he make of Suzuki’s newly-built, 20-year-old model? We sent him to Cadwell Park to find out…

DUCATI PANIGALE R

What happens when you write off a Superleggera? You buy a Panigale R and build something better from scratch!

You & Yours

To be in with a chance of winning this most tasteful

Chatter

Hi FB, I’ve owned my Street Triple since 2013 when

THE WEIGHTING GAME

Losing weight’s easy; you just eat less and do more. But when it comes to slashing precious pounds from our GSX-R1000 project bike, there’s a lot more to it than you might think.

BOOTHY 2019 HUSQVARNA FC350

When I was a nipper I did quite a lot of off-road riding.

CHARLIE HONDA CB1000R

THIS MONTH I HAVE BEEN MOSTLY… Eating, hanging and

Where’s your HEAD AT?

In 2007 Yamaha turned their back on tradition with the first four-valve R1. And it’s a bit of a screamer…

CRASH TEST DUMMY

Had an accident and it wasn’t your fault? Well, maybe it actually was your fault and maybe you should think twice before trying to put a claim in. Here’s why…

HOW TO CHANGE A CHAIN AND SPROCKETS

Without a chain or sprockets you wouldn’t be going anywhere fast. Quite simply, they’re pretty damn essential components to each and everywhere motorcycle. But they’re also subject to wear, which means they need maintaining and servicing, which is what we’re going to be covering in this month’s hands-on workshop wonder. So grab a brew, pick a comfy seat and soak in this essential wisdom…

SPROCKETS, CHAINS AND ALL THAT JAZZ

Nothing beats a good old grilling, so we fired a few extra questions at the B&W boys on chains, sprockets and everyday maintenance. Here’s what they had to tell us…

KNOW YOUR… COOLANTS

If you don’t want your engine overheating and going pop, you need coolant. It’s so vital that we decided to go behind the scenes and find out exactly how it works…

CHAIN BREAKER AND RIVETER

Exactly what it says on the tin. This is a specialist

NEVER BEEN BETTER

When I say never been better, I’m talking about BSB

THE RETURN OF MYSTIC MOTO

Another month gone means we’ve edged another month

GET BACK IN THE GROOVE

With a multitude of World Champions and an abundance

HAWK RACING SUPERBIKE STALWARTS

If you’ve been to a BSB event in the last 20 years you’ll be familiar with the name Hawk Racing. We’ve been to visit them at their Mallory Park HQ to find out exactly what it takes to keep a show like that on the road for so long.

NEXT MONTH

£4k THRILLS

Tim Neave

I’ve been keeping myself busy over the last few months

Gary Johnson

After having a right blast last month at the international

Christian Iddon

Although I don’t really get the whole New Year thing

Steve Parrish

So now we’re hitting February, I feel like everyone