Rapid Bikes Magazine - Issue 96

In this issue

This issue is huge, with a World Launch report on the new 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1, a Quick Test on Ducati’s awesome new Monster 821 and an Old v New feature on the GSX-R750. In Tweaked, we have a wicked ‘Fightered Hayabusa, Honda Harris Four from Germany, as well as a NOS Gixer Thou and KRAVE custom R1.

In Tech Tips, we add a Ventura rack and bag system to your bike and in Workshop, we talk setting up your shed. We’ve also got a feature on the Benaraby Drags as well as the International Island Classic. Plus all the regulars such as Jeff’s Aprilia RS250, Project Hayabusa ‘The Short Bus’ with Mick Withers and Kris’ Triumph Daytona 675R. There’s a Tyre Test on the Metzeler M7 RRs, including Tech Time, with reader questions answered. We’ve also ET for your drag racing fix and all the regular columns with Ned Shaw, Mark Stenberg and Dave Manning.

In the Knee Down track section you’ll find columns by Steve Brouggy, Andrew Pitt, Don Cox and Emma Bailey of EJB Exercise Physiology. Then in Getting Started, we’ve got a full wrap on Stay Upright’s Advanced 1 Skills course.