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TRIUMPH: New T120 Elvis Limited Edition
Celebrating Elvis and the fascinating tale of his ‘Memphis Mafia’ Bonnevilles, Triumph Motorcycles has revealed a stunning T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition. Combining authentic style, performance and modern capability, with a beautifully detailed design scheme, this distinctive T120 takes styling cues from Elvis’ most iconic ’68 ‘Comeback Special’ performance. Unmistakable ELVIS gold lettering, representing set…
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KIT: Weisse ‘Sniper’ AA-rated retro-style textile riding jacket
Inspired by biker jackets of the Sixties, the new Weise Sniper looks every inch a classic, yet has a modern 600D fabric shell and is AA-rated to the latest EN17092-3:2020 safety standard. It comes with CE Level 2 shoulder and elbow armour and a Level 1 back protector fitted as standard, all of which…
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30th anniversary European H.O.G. Rally attracts more than 100,000 visitors
The beautiful, historic riverside town of Senigallia, Italy hosted the milestone 30th Anniversary European H.O.G.® Rally for the first time, from June 6-9th 2024. This touring rally is annually hosted in a different location, and regularly attracts tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts. This Italian edition exceeded all expectations with an estimated 100,000 Harley-Davidson devotees and Harley Owners…
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RIDE BETTER with the Yamaha Off-Road Experience
If you want to learn how to ride a Yamaha’s Tenere 700 off-road, there’s only one place to go. The Yamaha Off-Road Experience. It was founded by multiple-British Enduro Champion Geraint Jones on his family farm up in the Cambrian Mountains a whopping 30 years ago – and now it’s run by his two sons…
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Windjammer | GSX-R 750 chopper
I first saw this bike a year or two ago in a Facebook post, and then in pics from various vintage chopper events, and just loved the concept of a chopper, a proper springer/hardtail chopper, with a fairing. I’ll let Tommy, the owner and builder, tell you about it…
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ROUTES: Austrian Alps and back!
A two-week, two-and-a-half-thousand-mile trip through France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Last spring, MoreBikes reader Aaron Walker set off on his first ‘big bike’ trip just a few months after passing his full test. With his partner Alex on the back of his Kawasaki Versys 650, the two of them spent 14 days covering…
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ROAD TEST: Harley-Davidson Sportster S
A grunty V-twin motor, fat tyres and feet-forward pegs. It could only be a Harley. Matt Hull does some serious rumbling on the Sportster, here’s Matt’s musings… Life is now about what you look like. What social media will judge you on. How ‘friends’ you’ve never met see your position in society. To hell with…
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ROAD TEST: Harley-Davidson Pan America
Breaking convention, H-D surprised us all with its refined, robust and well-rounded adventure bike. Ross Mowbray tried it out. Here’s what he thought: The world’s an ever-changing place, and motorcycling reflects that. Manufacturers are constantly navigating the peaks and troughs of what’s ‘on trend’ and what punters want to buy. That’s why Harley-Davidson can no…
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DAY RIDE: On three very different bikes
We’d planned a 300-mile round trip around the North Norfolk coast via Snetterton Race Circuit and had the pleasure of riding three very different bikes to conquer Norfolk. The video below is Part 1: The ride to Snetterton, which included parts of the fabulous Thetford Forest. ‘Twas a fun day out! The bikes were a…
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KIT: Luggage buyer’s guide
There’s some cracking bits of kit on the market that’ll make lugging around your gear a doddle. To help you work out what’ll be best, we’ve knocked up a buyers’ guide and brought together some tests of our best-loved kit from the past 12 months. Where should I start? Let’s start small and build up.…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Euro Festival returns in 2025
Europe’s most premium motorcycle culture and live music experience returns to Golfe de Saint-Tropez, 8-11th May 2025 Harley-Davidson® has announced that the iconic Harley-Davidson® Euro Festival will return to Porte Grimaud, Golfe de Saint-Tropez, starting on 8th May 2025. Last held in 2018, when legendary rock band Simple Minds and a host of other live music…
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SHOEI: New limited-edition X-SPR Pro Dean Harrison replica
The X-SPR Pro Harrison TC-2 features the 3-time TT winner’s iconic and instantly recognisable design – the helmet was unveiled by Dean himself during an exclusive event at the Isle of Man TT last night (Wednesday, 5th June). True to Dean’s original design and the helmet he currently wears to conquer the world-famous Isle of…
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July 2024
We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, KTM 990 Duke, Norton Commando 961SP, Yamaha MT-09 & more!
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TRIUMPH: Limited edition Speed Triple 1200RR in association with Breitling
Modern technology meets classic style in the latest collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles and Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling; two pioneering brands known for precision engineering, performance and style. Capturing the essence of freedom on the open road and celebrating the brands’ shared spirit of bold innovation, Triumph unveils a top of the range Speed Triple 1200…
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RIDING SKILLS: Stay safe and avoid hazards
Motorcycling is amazing, but riding on our busy roads is not always free from danger. Adopting a defensive riding style and a keen eye for potential hazards can make your ride more enjoyable – and keep you safe at the same time. We talked to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle…
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July 2024
Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the July issue of Back Street Heroes! Back Street Heroes covers all styles of custom bikes; choppers, bobbers, streetfighters, trikes, cafe racers, street scramblers, flat trackers, brats and rats… to name just a few. We also go to custom biker lifestyle events big and small, all…
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TOP ROADS: Cumbria calling
The Lakes are one of the UK’s top destinations for bikers, for good reason! Here are three circular routes which take in its most iconic passes. William Wordsworth described the Lake District as ‘a sort of national property, in which every man has a right and an interest who has an eye to perceive and…
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The last Revolution FJ?
Ever since I spotted this bike at, I think, NCC London’s Diamond Day show at the Ace Cafe a number of years ago, I’ve wanted to get it photographed for BSH as it’s a bittersweet part of custom bike history in this country. I’ll let Ted, NCC Honorary, tell you about his bike, shall I?
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July 2024
As always, our July edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features. If you’d like to read Fast Bikes, then you can order yourself a print copy, save the trees and download the digital version, or better yet bag a saving and subscribe! Here’s what to expect this month… Sub-litre nakeds Like…
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TEST: Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono
Bruce Wilson gives Ducati’s Hypermotard a jolly good workout. Here’s what you need to know… Ducati surprised us all with the big reveal of its first mass-production single motor – which has been squeezed into the latest generation of its bonkers, but brilliant, Hypermotard. Four years ago, someone at the factory reckoned they could create…
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TEST: Yamaha MT-09
Bruce Wilson takes a close look at Yamaha’s hugely popular 900cc hyper-naked… Yamaha’s MT-09 is a special bike. Its big torque, big wheelies, and a practical, comfy riding position have helped sell the dream to the masses in a way the factory could have probably never imagined. A decade and over 200,000 bikes later, there’s…
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R: is buying used the way to go?
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is back for 2024 – but is buying used a better idea?
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LONG TERMER: Suzuki GSX-8S
Stuart Baker gives his final thoughts on the GSX before it goes back… It’s time to bid a fond farewell to the fabulous Suzuki GSX-8S – a bike which proved to be far more than the sum of its parts on the spec sheet. A budget 776cc parallel twin didn’t exactly get me excited, so…
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NEWS: Norton Motorcycles welcomes Revolutions as first sales partner in Scotland
Norton Motorcycles has begun a new sales partnership with established sportscar dealer, Revolutions, located in Perth, Scotland. With this latest addition to Norton’s network, Revolutions became Scotland’s first sales partner. The Norton Commando 961, V4SV, and V4CR are all available to view, test ride, and purchase from the location. The 125th Anniversary Limited Edition models…
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