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Fast Bikes UK Magazine - July 2025

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In this issue

Ducati Monster 1200S Buyer’s Guide
If you’re after a V-twin roadster rammed with character, Ducati’s Monster 1200S should be on your radar. Here’s what you need to know.

BMW S1000RR: Generation game
Sixteen years ago, BMW blew away the world when it delivered the wholly unexpected S1000RR to the market. We retrace the highlights of the model’s evolution over the years.

Project Corner: Petronas FP1
Fancy an RC45 but don’t have enough dosh stashed down the back of the sofa? Well, you need to read about this VFR750 conversion.

HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPS: BMW R1300 RANGE COMPLETE

If you're a fan of BMW's Boxer range but don't like the GS, then you've probably been quietly fuming the last 18 months or so.

5 mins

SPEED REDEFINED

Surprises come in all shapes and sizes, including clip-on clad, carbon-kitted supernakeds with 180bhp on tap. Say hello to the limited-edition Speed Triple 1200 RX...

10+ mins

STREETS AHEAD

Ducat's new sub-litre naked might be a little more conforming than its predecessor, but it's definitely no less exceptional. In fact, it's mind-blowingly good...

10+ mins

TRIAL BY TÉNÉRÉ

If you're into adventure bikes, Yamaha's Ténéré should need zero introduction. But the brilliance of 2025's new models most definitely need shouting about...

8 mins

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE...

To clear up the differences between the Rally and the Standard, here's what you need to know, alongside the fact the Rally will set you back an extra £1000 over the base model... but it's money well spent, if you ask us.

3 mins

SHARK AERON: HEADS-UP

If you're in the market for a feature-laden and road-inclined sports helmet of premium quality, SHARK's new Aeron could be just the ticket.

5 mins

MONSTER MASH

Ducati's overlooked superbike-engined sporty roadster is a great used buy.

5 mins

BMW'S S1000RR: THE STORY SO

It's hard to believe that the BMW S1000RR arrived on the scene 16 years ago and absolutely pulverised the world of sportsbikes. Since then, the model's never stopped evolving, pioneering some of the most innovative and unexpected tech, while proving a winner on track and in the showrooms alike. To pay homage, we relive its journey through some of the most stand-out versions...

2 mins

2009 S1000RR

The one that changed the game forever. Obviously, the same can't be said about Bruce.

3 mins

2012 HP4

Three years after its launch, people were still coming to terms with the new order established by the BMW S1000RR, which reset all previously held understanding of what a modern superbike was. Then the HP4 was introduced.

2 mins

2014 HP4 Race

To this day, this is the first bike I will buy to put in my dream garage if I win the Lottery.

3 mins

2019 S1000RR

The year 2019 saw the first total reinvention of the S1000RR since it came out, and typically for BMW, it didn’t hold back.

3 mins

2020 M1000RR

Ahh, we do love a bonafide homologation special here at Fast Bikes, so we can’t produce a list of significant S1000RRs without having the M1000RR on it, which I suppose technically isn't an S1000RR because it’s... an M1000RR.

3 mins

LATEST AND GREATEST

The product cycle of the S1000RR tends to suggest that after about eight or nine years, or three generations of a particular format, a new one comes along.

2 mins

PLACE YOUR BETS...

If history has taught us anything, it's that BMW is all-in when it comes to building a superbike and isn't afraid of trying new stuff and doing mad spin-offs of its S1000RR.

2 mins

ANDY LONGTERMER KAWASAKI NINJA 1100SX SE

I'm sure I am not alone with having such a random playlist of music I listen to.

5 mins

PROJECT CORNER STEVE LANE'S HONDA VFR-RC45

Welcome to our project-themed paradise. A place where readers like you take a few snaps, tell a few tales, and get to show us what they've been grafting away at in their garages. This month we're taking a look at Steve Lane's Honda VFR-RC45 Project...

5 mins

A CONTRACT ON TRACK?

If you borrow a bike on track and someone wipes you out, are you still liable for the repair costs?

2 mins

Is it time for a modern-day stroker?

It feels like a lifetime since we last saw a two-stroke road bike taking pride of place in a dealership, but the wait for a resurrection might be closer than we think...

4 mins

Christian Iddon

Loads has been going on in my world this month, as the British Superbike Championship has fired into action and had its first round. Going hand in hand with the start of racing also comes all the race-related commitments like testing, dealer days, sponsor appearances and all the other shiz which means I’ve been racking up the mileage lately in the trusty old Transit.

4 mins

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Fast Bikes UK Magazine Description:

Publisher: Kelsey-Media

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Fast Bikes UK Magazine is the UK's most comprehensive guide to sportsbikes, covering everything from road tests to track days. It's the perfect resource for anyone who loves fast bikes, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro.

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*News and events from the world of sports biking

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