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  • NOSTALGIA: Eddie Lawson mind games

    NOSTALGIA: Eddie Lawson mind games

    VJMC’s Steve Cooper looks back to the racing of 1989… There’s probably nothing quite like internecine race team politics to destabilise a rider and when that rider just so happens to be your very own World Champion things can rapidly slide sideways. Lawson found himself in precisely this situation despite being the world’s Number One.…


  • August 2024

    August 2024

    We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, BMW M1000XR, Honda e-clutch 650s, Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 & more!


  • TOP ROADS: Isle of Wight

    TOP ROADS: Isle of Wight

    The little island off the south coast of England might not seem like the most obvious place for a motorcycle adventure, but it actually has a pretty long history of motorcycling goodness, and there are some cracking coastal roads to explore, too. While the Isle of Man gets the headlines, for obvious reasons, the Isle…


  • TESTED: Aprilia RS 457

    TESTED: Aprilia RS 457

    Bruce Wilson gets to grips with the A2 friendly Assassin… Fixated on goals and the chance to lift the bar in the hotly-contested A2 sportsbike market, there were two sets of numbers that mattered above all else for the firm from Noale: 175 and 47. To elaborate, the lightest an A2 machine can weigh is…


  • August 2024

    August 2024

    Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the August issue of Back Street Heroes!


  • Buy/Sell Your Bike at Kempton Autojumble!

    Buy/Sell Your Bike at Kempton Autojumble!

    Kempton Autojumble now offers an exciting new feature for buying and selling bikes! Whether you’re on the hunt for your dream motorcycle or ready to part with your beloved ride, Kempton is the ideal place to make it happen.


  • TESTED: Kawasaki Eliminator 500

    TESTED: Kawasaki Eliminator 500

    WORDS: Nik Samson PHOTOS: Kawasaki EU The A2 licence-compliant Eliminator takes its cues from the Eliminators of the 1980s, the ZL900s and 1000s and, later, the 600s, too, and there’re very definite styling cues in the rear mudguard, back light, and fuel tank to their drag-strip inspired predecessors. However, the new 500 is an all-new…


  • August 2024

    August 2024

    As always, our August edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.


  • TESTED: Moto Guzzi V85 Strada,TT & Travel

    TESTED: Moto Guzzi V85 Strada,TT & Travel

    Here’s what you need to know about the latest version of Moto Guzzi’s much-loved V85 TT and TT Travel, and its new, more road-focused Strada. The V85 was first introduced in concept form in 2017 before going on sale in 2019. More variants were added to the range in 2020, and then in 2021 Guzzi…


  • DUCATI: DesertX Discovery

    DUCATI: DesertX Discovery

    The DesertX Discovery was created to be unstoppable on any terrain. For this reason, it is equipped as standard with reinforced hand guards, an engine guard protecting the water pump, a radiator grill, and a reinforced sump guard to protect the bike on the most difficult sections. The heated grips and the larger windshield increase…


  • Head to Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village in July

    Head to Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village in July

    Crich Tramway Village will be celebrating ‘Classic Motorcycle Day’ on Sunday 7th July.


  • July Jumbles with Classic Bike Shows

    July Jumbles with Classic Bike Shows

    Looking for something to do in July? We’ve got you covered with the ‘Normous Newark and Kempton Autojumbles! With hundreds of traders joining us across the two events you’re bound to find that missing piece you’ve been looking for!


  • PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald

    PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald

    This week, we rode out and met the representatives of German retailing giant Louis Moto. If you’ve not heard of them, here is a potted history: Eighty-five years ago, Detlev Louis took a small motorcycle repair workshop and, over the decades, shaped it into Europe’s largest company for motorcycle clothing and accessories. They’ve got a…


  • KIT: ‘Tyrian’ AA-rated motorcycle jeans from Roadskin

    KIT: ‘Tyrian’ AA-rated motorcycle jeans from Roadskin

    Having to deal with a 140-mile journey in 23-degree weather, I definitely had concerns about maintaining comfort during the ride. This was especially important since I planned to take a break from riding for a few hours in the middle. Of course, my safety and protection were also top priorities. That’s why I opted for…


  • DUCATI: Diavel for Bentley unveiled in the UK

    DUCATI: Diavel for Bentley unveiled in the UK

    Deliveries of Ducati’s exclusive Diavel for Bentley have started with the unveiling of the limited-edition model at Bentley headquarters. The Diavel for Bentley is inspired by the elegant and sophisticated lines of the Bentley Batur – a limited-series model handcrafted by Bentley – and developed around the technical base of the alluring Ducati Diavel V4.…


  • 2017-2021 Suzuki GSX-S750 | Used Bike Guide

    2017-2021 Suzuki GSX-S750 | Used Bike Guide

    Is the understated Suzuki GSX-S750 worth considering in the used market?


  • COST-EFFECTIVE CLASSICS: Yamaha TDM850

    COST-EFFECTIVE CLASSICS: Yamaha TDM850

    It’s a big bore parallel twin… before they became popular again! We’ll get the acid drop rebuke out of the way first – TDM is very much not a contraction of tedium. This sarcastic moniker has plagued the big twin from the off by people who simply didn’t ‘get’ the bike. The TDM has often…


  • PROJECT: You’ve bought one. What next?

    PROJECT: You’ve bought one. What next?

    The good folks at Classic Bike Guide magazine have been sharing their hard-won wisdom about what’s involved when hunting out and fixing up old bikes… WORDS and PHOTOS: Matt Hull TemptationArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online. First of all,…


  • July 2024

    July 2024

    The July issue of MoreBikes is out now and FREE to read online! Packed full of great motorcycle stories, photos, and terrific motorbikes. There’s our excellent On 2 Wheels section for the beginner bikes, great motorbikes, brilliant trips and fascinating tales of the people behind them. That’s because MoreBikes is the place to go for the…


  • PROJECT: Buying and restoring a classic

    PROJECT: Buying and restoring a classic

    The good folks at Classic Bike Guide magazine have been sharing their hard-won wisdom about what’s involved when hunting out and fixing up old bikes. WORDS and PHOTOS: Matt Hull What are you buying?Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read FREE Online.…


  • MICHAEL DUNLOP: Race-win record could be unassailable?

    MICHAEL DUNLOP: Race-win record could be unassailable?

    Michael Dunlop’s race-win record could be unassailable, says presenter Hailey Coxon on podcast’s special Isle of Man TT episode Presenter Hailey Coxon believes Michael Dunlop’s record haul of Isle of Man TT race wins may never be broken. Four victories at this year’s event saw him surpass his uncle Joey’s total of 26 – a…


  • HISTORY OF: Cadwell Park

    HISTORY OF: Cadwell Park

    The landed gentry don’t often get things right. But when they do… Cadwell Park circuit nestles in the south of the Lincolnshire Wolds, climbing from a dip up the side of two of the many crests that create the surrounding rough, sea-like countryside – and is one of the UK’s best racing circuits. The tree-lined…


  • TRIUMPH: New T120 Elvis Limited Edition

    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…


  • KIT: Weisse ‘Sniper’ AA-rated retro-style textile riding jacket

    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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