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TESTED: VMOTO Stash
Andy Bell plugged in and played… What is it? In the UK, Vmoto is one of the main companies within the electric motorcycle market. The Stash was first revealed in 2021 but wasn’t available on the market until earlier this year. It is at the upper end of the price range for Vmoto’s machines but…
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BUILDING: A track-ready machine
Dean Ellison shares his wisdom… While it could be argued that buying a readily built track bike is a great route to go down, it’s not without its pitfalls. It is a bit of a lottery because quite often you’re buying on faith, and the hope that the bike you’re purchasing is what the seller…
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DAY RIDE: Antrim Coast Road
Mikko Nieminen reports… Pics: Geoff Hill and Mikko Nieminen The Antrim Coast Road is one of the top rides in the UK, but I would be lying if I said that this was a great winter ride from start to finish. Not because the coast road itself isn’t great (it really is!), but because I had…
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Trials legend Mick Andrews to star at Classic Dirt Bike Show
Two-time European trials champion Mick Andrews has been confirmed as the second star guest at next year’s Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon.
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TESTED: Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT
Bikes with auto gearboxes seem to be the ‘in thing’ right now, with recent additions to the market coming from BMW, KTM, Honda and, now, Yamaha. John McAvoy gave the latter brand’s new, fancy Y-AMT system a spin to see whether it’s the gamechanger we’re looking for. This isn’t the first time that Yamaha have…
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Throwback to the 2024 Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic
As the excitement builds for next year’s Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic, why not take a trip down memory lane? Popular YouTuber ThatBikerSimon, known for his captivating motorcycle content, shared a fantastic video earlier in the year showcasing highlights from our 2024 Winter Classic show. From iconic displays to a buzzing atmosphere, it’s a must-watch for…
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BMW R 1300 GSA: Is bigger better?
Bruce Wilson finds out… With a monstrous 30-litre tank, 269 kilos of Bavarian bulk, and more gadgets than a Bond car, the new BMW R 1300 GSA isn’t exactly lacking. It’s packed with power, tech, and a devilish ability to tackle trails and twisties alike. But is this heavyweight really the king of adventure? That…
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R&G: Launch 12 Days Of Christmas Campaign
With the festive season just around the corner, crash protection specialist R&G is launching a ‘12 Days of Christmas’ campaign to give bikers the chance to get those last minute presents before the big day. After a fantastic year, R&G is giving motorcyclists the chance for some final savings with its special 12 Days of…
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Kempton Classic Bike Show and Autojumble is cancelled
The popular Kempton Classic Bike Show and Autojumble, originally scheduled to be held at Kempton Racecourse this Saturday on December 7, 2024, has had to be cancelled due to safety concerns. The decision was made by the organisers, Mortons Media Group Ltd., due to the current weather forecast and the anticipated impact of Storm Darragh.…
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KIT TESTED: Halvarssons Racken Jacket and Rinn Pants
Mike tells us what we need to know… I’m sure most of us have been caught out by a sudden change in the weather, watching as thunder clouds roll in, with no escape route. Perhaps that is why those bikers who enjoy touring so often opt for textiles. They keep you dry; they keep you…
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DUCATI: Next-gen V2 motor
Released just before the EICMA show; the new mid-power Ducati V2 engine for the foreseeable future. The big news is the firm’s dropped the desmodromic valves, and is using common old coil springs for its valve control. What next – hairpin springs? Anyway, what we lose in unique engine tech, we regain in easier servicing,…
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January 2025
Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the January 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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5 days to go until the Kempton Classic Bike Show and Autojumble!
The season finale of the Kempton Autojumble takes place this Saturday, December 7 at the Kempton Park racecourse in Sunbury-on-Thames – the perfect place for all motorcycle enthusiasts!
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YAMAHA: 2025 MT-07 and Tracer 9
MT-07 Yamaha’s MT-07 sits at the heart of a tasty middleweight range: Its engine and basic chassis layout forms the basis for the R7, XSR700, Tracer 700 and Ténéré models. And for 2025, the tuning-fork firm has given the neat roadster a chassis and tech upgrade, as well as the Y-AMT automatic transmission option. There’s…
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KAWASAKI: 2025 Z900
It’s often overlooked for its fancier retro sister, the Z900 RS, but Kawasaki’s Z900 is a big hit with its owners, and sits nicely inbetween the mental supercharged Z H2 and the smaller Z650 twin naked. It’s been overlooked a bit by Kawasaki too arguably: But no longer. For 2025, the 124bhp inline-four 948cc motor…
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January 2025
As always, our January 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… £10k kicks All…
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NORTON: New South West Dealer
Norton Motorcycles has begun a new sales partnership with established motorcycle dealer, Macpherson Motorcycles. Located in Plymouth, Macpherson Motorcycles brings Norton’s iconic range of motorcycles closer to enthusiasts in the region. From the timeless Commando 961 to the cutting-edge V4SV and V4CR models, these exceptional motorcycles are now available to view, test ride, and purchase…
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ROADSKIN: Ladies’ Armoured Motorcycle Jacket
Roadskin® is excited to unveil the latest evolution of their best-selling Maximite® motorcycle protective hoodie, the Easyrider II. Originally designed for men, this version has been explicitly tailored for female motorcyclists; this refined and redesigned version promises to meet the unique needs of women riders by combining safety, style, and comfort. The Easyrider II builds…
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TRIUMPH: Their tasty trio…
Tiger, Speed Twin and Trident news for 2025… Tiger Sport 800 Déjà vu? Well, yes – the Hinckley firm sold a Tiger 800 model between 2010-2019, but it’s keen to stress this new machine has nothing to do with the old ‘un. In fact, it’s basically a grown-up’s version of the firm’s very successful entry-level…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Festive open house events
Harley-Davidson has announced a series of open house events at dealerships across the United Kingdom and Ireland, November 25-30th, inviting riders and enthusiasts to celebrate the holiday season. These festive events will showcase exclusive apparel for gifting, essential parts and accessories for winter bike maintenance, and an opportunity to connect with fellow H-D enthusiasts. Attendees…
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January 2025
We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, BMW R1300GS Adventure, Honda NX500, Yamaha MT-09 YAMT & more.
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HONDA: 2025 refresh for the CMX
You may not love Honda’s CMX range of soft-ish Japanese cruisers, but you have to respect them for their massive sales performance. The CMX500 Rebel is a big hit with the A2 licence brigade, so much so that Kawasaki virtually copied it with its latest Eliminator 500, and the Africa Twin-powered CMX1100 provides a full-power…
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HONDA: 2025 Hornet CB1000/SP
I know what you’re thinking – didn’t we do this already? Well, yes: Honda first showed the new Hornet 1000 off around this time last year, as a 2024 model. It’s kinda heartening to think that the enormous moto-industrial complex which is Honda is just like us: Project bikes taking much longer than you thought…
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1000 miles in 24 hours on a £400 Suzuki GSX600
Last month’s write-up saw some jeopardy as the little Suzuki was neither running, nor had an MoT, with less than a week before the Longest Day Challenge…
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