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24 HOURS FLAT-OUT!
Ever fancied a crack at 24-hour endurance racing? You might think again after reading this...
10+ min |
September 2024
Fast Bikes UK
PROJECT 37 A TEST OF TIME
Having got his head around the standard bike at Cadwell, Timmy heads to Powerslide Motorcycles with a wish list of improvements for the Suzuki GSX-8R...
6 min |
September 2024
Fast Bikes UK
'WHY WE GO RACING...5
Ever wondered why big brands spend big money and put in huge amounts of effort to go racing? Well, we did too, so we didn’t hesitate to ask the man who makes that call for Honda Racing UK...
10+ min |
September 2024
Fast Bikes UK
9 BIKES WE WISH WERE STILL HERE...
No one’s worked out how to bring things back from the dead, but if we had our way, these are the bikes we’d oe see makingareturn.
10+ min |
September 2024
Fast Bikes UK
BLAST FROM THE PAST
Two years on from Suzuki calling time on its iconic GSX-R1000, this one's just finished eighth in the Senior TT. Here's why...
10+ min |
September 2024
Fast Bikes UK
CLUTCHING AT FLAWS
While the majority of bike launches take place somewhere sunny and warm, with a prerequisite of exciting roads with minimum traffic, Honda chose the south of France for the e-clutch versions of its CB650 and CB650R.
6 min |
August 2024
Fast Bikes UK
THE COST OF INSURANCE
Are you wondering why bikes are getting harder and dearer to insure? Read this...
2 min |
August 2024
Fast Bikes UK
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 765 RS
To many of you, it won't come as a surprise that the Trumpet came out on top.
3 min |
August 2024
Fast Bikes UK
KTM 990 DUKE
Where do I start with the KTM? I need to talk about the looks. KTM has been very open that it knows the styling of the 990 is not for everyone, and if you don't like the look of it, then buy something else.
3 min |
August 2024
Fast Bikes UK
MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800RR
The heritage and racing history of MV is rivalled by so few, and seeing how this particular test was at a race track, I couldn't wait to see what the Brutale had in store.
3 min |
August 2024
Fast Bikes UK
STREETFIGHTER V2
Last year we did the Homologation Special test on the Isle of Man, where we pitched the Ducati Panegale V4R, BMW M1000RR and Honda Fireblade SP against each other to see which came out on top, and it was a resounding victory for the Duke.
3 min |
August 2024
Fast Bikes UK
A2 ASSASSIN ADRILIA RS 457
Good things do come in small packages, as Aprilia's A2 eligible RS 457 goes to prove
6 min |
August 2024
Fast Bikes UK
ROADTEC™™ 02
Metzeler's new Roadtec 02 proved the perfect sparring partner in the wet, the dry, and while pinned around the TT course.
6 min |
August 2024
Fast Bikes UK
PROJECT 37 A TEST OF TIME
In search of fame, fans, and a circuit lap record, Timmy's undertaken the task of seeing just how fast Suzuki's new GSX-8R will lap around the iconic Cadwell Park circuit.
8 min |
August 2024
Fast Bikes UK
BMW M1000XR: BALLISTIC Bliss
In a world where we constantly want and expect more than what's come before, the M1000XR delivers in ways few others could ever dream of... on road and track.
10+ min |
August 2024
Fast Bikes UK
DAN LINFOOT THE WORLD AT HIS FEET...
The racing world is full of characters who generally like to keep themselves to themselves, and I respect that. However, some of these people have a great story to tell. I'm incredibly fortunate to be friends with a few, have access to many more, and through my role with the award-winning podcast Chasin' the Racing, I get to sit down and chew the fat with some amazing individuals, so I wanted to give you lovely bunch a peep through the keyhole and an opportunity to get to know a bit more about some of these 'people of interest'.
10+ min |
May 2024
Fast Bikes UK
ROSSI'S RANCH - LA 100KM DEI CAMPIONI
It's not every day you get the invite to trade paint, drifts and stories with Rossi and a bunch of world champions, but that's how life played out for the Neave twins a few weeks back.
7 min |
May 2024
Fast Bikes UK
RATING RUBBER...
We love a tyre launch, and especially ones of a sporty disposition. So when Michelin dropped us a line about not one, but two additions to their range, we didn't need our arm twisting to get stuck in and see what they're all about...
10+ min |
May 2024
Fast Bikes UK
2017-2021 SUZUKI GSX-S750
Is the understated Suzuki GSX-S750 worth considering in the used market?
4 min |
May 2024
Fast Bikes UK
YAMAHA MT-09 - If you like your bikes nutty, naked and packed full of punch, you'll love the fourth-generation Yamaha MT-09.
Ten years ago, I found myself a part of the maddest, baddest, and arguably most illegal motorcycling I've ever a put my name to.
6 min |
May 2024
Fast Bikes UK
BACK TO THE FUTURE - KTM DUKE 990
It's been a while since KTM last had a 990 Duke in its range, but the name is back - and this new addition is perhaps one of its most exciting offerings ever. Here's why...
10+ min |
May 2024
Fast Bikes UK
A CUT ABOVE
Four years on from the revolutionary release of the RCV-inspired Fireblade, Honda's given its flagship sportsbike a masterpiece of a makeover.
10+ min |
May 2024
Fast Bikes UK
Steve Parrish
I'm fresh back from the South African Classic TT races and Christ, it's still bloody raining over here.
3 min |
April 2024
Fast Bikes UK
Christian Iddon
Well, my last column was all about just how I'm going to be the most prepared I could ever be for the season ahead.
3 min |
April 2024
Fast Bikes UK
SHOEI X-SPR PRO
I'll cut to it... when it comes to my kit, I don't mess around - especially when it comes to helmets.
3 min |
April 2024
Fast Bikes UK
THE FRAME GAME
When it comes to chassis development, few folks know more than the legends at Harris Performance. We went to town, questioning them on all there is to know about this pivotal, mind-blowing subject.
10+ min |
April 2024
Fast Bikes UK
TEN MINUTES WITH...RIAAN NEVELING
Ever wondered what gives KTM and its marketing messages an edge? Well, it comes down to this man and his team of no-bull bike lovers.
7 min |
April 2024
Fast Bikes UK
DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 698 MONO SINGLEMINDED
Few could have predicted Ducati's decision to build a feisty, featherweight supermoto, but we're superglad the top brass took the decision to roll the dice in this this direction.
9 min |
April 2024
Fast Bikes UK
THE BEST EVOLUZIONE
Old-school looks with modern performance, the Ducati 1098 and 1198 models offer the best of both worlds.
5 min |
April 2024
Fast Bikes UK
RED BULL GASGAS TECH3 RC16 MOTOGP
We check out the weapon ridden by Pedro Acosta and Augusto Fernandez...
2 min |