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

Test of time

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

DUCATI FINAL EDITION PANIGALE V2 SUPERQUADRO • LAST ORDERS FOR THE ITALIAN STALLION IN SUPERSPORT

BLADE ON BLADE 2004 VS 2024 HONDA FIREBLADE • Just how far has Honda's Fireblade come in the past 20 years? We rope in Michael ‘Blade’ Rutter to put us straight.

HOW MUCH DIFFERENCE HAS 20 YEARS MADE? • To give you a better take on the two bikes, here's how the bike's compare technologically…

HEAVYWEIGHT HUSTLER BMW R1250 GSA • For the hardcore sportsbike rider, BMW's GSA is about as appealing as a lump of coal at Christmas, but behind the bulbous looks and steady stigma lies one hell of a bike.

NEXT LEVEL NAKED… YAMAHA MT-09 SP • Building on the solid base of the fourth generation MT-09, Yamaha's unleashed its shinier, spicier SP version.

OTHER SUB-LITRE NAKEDS TO CONSIDER… • Okay, so you've seen what we've got to say about Yamaha's new MT-09 SP, but what about the other options on the market? We recently took a look at some of its key rivals, and here's a quick refresher…

ROKIT BMW MOTORRAD WORLDSBK M 1000 RR • BMW's World Superbike efforts finally seem to be paying off in the hands of Toprak Razgatlıoğlu…

YOU LITTLE FIGHTER… • Fancy a naked middleweight with a bit of attitude? Look no further than the Ducati Streetfighter 848.

PROJECT 37 A TEST OF TIME • with a lap time to beat and a crowd to please, Timmy gave it his all on the mighty GSX-8R.

GET ON TRACK • If you're wanting to get the most out of your track experience, and maybe save a few quid while you're at it, Joe's got a few pointers…

TRACKDAY NUTRITION

TRACKDAY ORGANISERS

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

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

JOHNNY LONGTERMER KAWASAKI ZX-6R

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

RIOTS… WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW • If you're unlucky enough to have your bike damaged in a riot, you'll want to read this.

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