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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.
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A tale of two Ténérés | 700 Ténéré Test Ride
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Mossy takes a look at two versions of Yamaha’s popular trailie twin.
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King Kenny: Ironing out the kinks
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The VJMC’s Steve Cooper remembers… 1979 had been a holding position with Kenny Roberts doing his utmost to fend off the serried ranks of Suzuki RG500s. Unable to give him the extra power he wanted, the factory embarked on a mass loss programme – aluminium would replace steel for the chassis and the motor would…
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Vietnam on a Honda Blade | Long Ride
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How to survive riding the roads of Vietnam… on a Honda Blade.
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Test Ride: Honda CRF300L vs KTM 890 Adventure R
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We took two very different bikes out to the Peak District to see if size matters – one way or another…
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Longtermers: 23 weeks on a Suzuki GSX-S 1000
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After 23 weeks, a crash and a trade in, it’s time for Andy to return the termer Suzuki. What were his concluding thoughts?
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First Impressions: Suzuki Burgman Street 125EX
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We’ve spent the day bombing around on Suzuki’s latest learner legal Burgman.
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Best of British: Herald Motor Co.
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Bob Pickett investigates… The British motorcycle industry is in the kind of rude health not seen in decades. Current estimates are that 19 different British marques are building bikes. But how many of those are actually making them in the UK – and in production runs (not just bespoke builds)…? The number falls away drastically.…
