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Daytona Dilemma: Roberts Vs Sheene
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Roberts and Sheene first raced against each other at Daytona in 1974 – and over the next decade they went head-to-head more than 100 times. VJMC’s Steve Cooper looks back… Despite eventually winning the 1982 Daytona event for the 11th time, the triumph was bittersweet for Yamaha. Kenny Roberts supposedly was the favourite on the OW60…
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RIDER SKILLS: Braking IN a corner
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It’s one thing to brake hard on a straight bit of road, but what happens when you have to do it while riding through a corner? This is what… We’ve all been there: ridden into a corner a bit too fast, and found ourselves wanting to slow down while the bike is banked over. The…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2024
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Christmas is just around the corner, meaning that it’s time to start present hunting yet again. Fortunately, we’ve made your life that bit simpler with our exclusive Christmas Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic picks…
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The rise of the Supernaked
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Supernakeds have hit astronomical heights in recent years, with low weight, 200 horsepower beasts now nothing more than a regular occurrence. But how did the madness start? We asked our resident historian, Jonny Mac, to find out…
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Top Roads: Scottish Borders
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After some inspiration for 2024? How about the Scottish Boarders… The Scottish Borders is a haven for bikers. It’s often bypassed by tourists pressing on to get up to the more dramatic Highlands, but they’re missing out on some seriously special scenery and surprisingly quiet twisty roads. What more does any biker need? MOFFAT MAGIC…
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Engine oil selection… the basics
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An overview of the different types of motorcycle engine oils and how to choose the right one depending on the type of motorcycle and operating conditions.
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Skye Loop on a Suzuki Hayabusa | Day Ride
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A loop around the northern half of Skye, based around the capital of the island, Portree.
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Ducati DRE: Race Academy
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Mixing Italian exotica with an iconic circuit and a smattering of MotoGP stars, Ducati’s inaugural DRE Race Academy was every bit the success its formula suggested it would be. Fast Bikes Editor Bruce Wilson reveals all… Some days just start better than others… like when you open your bedroom curtains and stare down at one…
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Japan’s first V-Twin Superbike: 1998 – 2001 Suzuki TL1000R
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In 1998, Suzuki attempted to take on Ducati head-to-head. Things didn’t go well…
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Speed is Expensive: the Vincent story told by the people who were there in new documentary
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A new documentary follows the life and career of legendary motorcycle designer Philip Vincent, told by the people who were there. Alex Bestwick speaks to director David Lancaster about bringing the Vincent story to the screen.
