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KTM unveils new Super Duke 1390 R
The Austrian factory has whipped the covers of its new top-of-the-range super naked. Introducing KTM’s pair of bonkers 187.4bhp 1390 Super Duke Rs KTM’s Duke has been a massive success for the factory. Its range of brilliant naked bikes has won the hearts and minds of riders of a certain sporty disposition, thanks to their…
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Trails, Trials & Roads of the Northumberland 250 (And FOUR great bikes!)
Continuing the theme of ‘Adventure motorcycling on Anything’, the MoreBikes and MSL team headed into Northumberland to sample the 250, whilst also participating in a Long-Distance Trial. With four very different motorcycles to choose from, including the Fantic XEF 250 Trail, Voge 300 Rally, Royal Enfield Himalayan and Honda CRF 300 Rally, each left the…
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Review: Roadskin Easyrider Hoodie
I’m a month in with this new Easyrider hoodie from Roadskin, the well-known British armoured clothing company, and it’s turning out to be a real go-to for any day when it’s not absolutely pi… err, tipping it down. A lot of Kevlar hoodies’re heavy, protective, yes, but heavy, but this one’s made from a single…
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Gerbing Xtreme XR Heated Gloves
These excellent Gerbing Xtreme XR heated motorcycle gloves’re just the thing you need if you’re riding through the winter. They have short cuffs so they can be worn under the sleeves of most jackets, and’re connected through a long Y-cable to the battery of your bike, heating the entire length of each finger, including the…
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Roadskin Munro Armoured Shirt
Named in tribute to legendary motorcycle rider Burt Munro, this armoured shirt offers AA-rated protection while remaining lightweight and comfortable. With its Kevlar lining, it’s meticulously crafted to safeguard you against unforeseen mishaps, allowing you to fully relish the joys of life on two wheels, all the while looking stylish and turning heads. It’s made,…
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Bikers Paradise Douglas Wax Jacket
This new waxed cotton jacket from Bikers Paradise is fully lined in 100% genuine DuPont Kevlar, and has a smart 100% soft cotton lining, takes optional fully adjustable CE armour, has a YKK main zip with press studs, a Mandarin-style collar, double-zipped cuffs that work as both cuff openings and air vents, zipped air vents on…
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Cost-Effective Classics: Yamaha Thundercat
Bargain-basement fun has never been so good! Steve Cooper explains… Want a practical classis that will tour, scratch, commute and maybe even cope with a track day with a few upgardes? Then look no further than the Yamaha YZF600R. It’s the perfect platform from which to tailor an accessible, cost-effective, relatively modern middleweight that still…
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Summer Gloves (no, we’re not potty, read on!)
It’s winter. That might seem like a strange time to tell you about our favourite summer riding gloves. But actually, it’s the perfect time to bag a bargain while dreaming of the warmer weather returning and the roads drying out. Here’s what you need to know: E-Numbers The all-important E-number is EN 13594:2015. There should…
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Time to change? A First Ride with surprising results
Can you teach an old dog new tricks? We’re told not. But if you can convince an ex-racer with a penchant for petrol, who’s only ever ridden sportbikes, that there’s a load of fun to be had on electric off-roaders, anything’s possible. WORDS: Andy Bell PHOTOS: Motocom / Surron UK I’m not an off-road rider.…
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French Revolution
Peugeot Motorcycles has been around since 1898, which actually makes it one of the oldest manufacturers of bikes in the world. That’s quite an achievement – though it hasn’t actually been building ‘proper’ bikes continuously for all that time. It’s much better known for its steady release of scooters; with a rich range of urban…
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Rankings reveal area with smoothest roads for bikers in UK
Lexham Insurance’s new rankings reveal the areas in the country where motorcyclists can best avoid potholes.
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The Best Motorcycle Roads: Trails, Trials & Roads of the Northumberland 250 (And FOUR great bikes!)
Continuing the theme of ‘Adventure motorcycling on Anything’, the MoreBikes and MSL team head into Northumberland to sample the 250, whilst also participating in a Long-Distance Trial. With four very different motorcycles to choose from, including the Fantic XEF 250 Trail, Voge 300 Rally, Royal Enfield Himalayan and Honda CRF 300 Rally, each left the…
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Daytona Dilemma: Roberts Vs Sheene
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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LAUNCH RIDE: Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro and Rally Pro
MoreBikes editor Ross is over in Spain at the launch testing of Triumph’s Tiger 900 GT and Rally Pro. Here are his first impressions: Kicked off the day with a relaxed ride up into the hills above Malaga on the Rally Pro. Despite the greasy, slightly damp roads, the bike has shone. Its silky smooth…
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RIDER SKILLS: Braking IN a corner
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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Used Bike Guide: SUZUKI DL650 V-STROM (2011-on)
£2500-£7000 It’d be rude not to mention the bike which the DEs replaced. The V-Strom 650 is widely considered a brilliant ‘little’ bike, that’s long been regarded as a smart choice by bikers who approve of its usability, versatility and exceptional value for money. There is a slightly more off-road leaning XT variant, but the…
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Electric Motorcycles: Safer batteries, faster charging, longer range?
There’s much talk today about Electric motorcycles. They are swiftly gaining popularity as the world transitions towards more sustainable and eco-friendly forms of transportation. One prominent player in this arena is T&D, a leading Chinese company renowned for producing cutting-edge electric powertrains for motorcycles. All T&D electric motorcycle powertrains consist of five key components: battery,…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2024
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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Used Bike Guide: Yamaha TDM850 (1991-2001)
£1000-£3000 We love Yamaha’s TDM850. It was ahead of its time when it was first released back in the early 90s, offering top road manners in a trail bike-esque package. You could probably call it the first road-focused adventure bike… although strangely, it never proved particularly popular in the UK. Those in the know praise…
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January 2024
As always, our January edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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Used Bike Guide: Honda VFR800X Crossrunner (2015-2021)
£3500-£8500 The second generation of Honda’s VFR800X Crossrunner wasn’t exactly a runaway success. It wasn’t particularly on-trend, offering neither the off-road capable all-rounder abilities of a ‘traditional’ adventure bike which were in vogue at the time, nor the eye-widening performance of a more focused sporty tourer. But it’s a brilliant bike, superbly put together (it’s…
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Ridden: Suzuki V-Strom 800
There’s a big demand for off-road ready adventure bikes, but what if you’re only interested in riding on the road? Suzuki’s got you covered with the latest version of its much-lauded V-Strom 800. Over to Chris Moss for his thoughts… In March this year Suzuki introduced its ‘comeback’ bike, the V-Strom 800DE. Hailed positively by…
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January 2024
We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, advice on riding in winter, Ducati DesertX road test, BMW R1300GS, and much more! Test: Combat Wraith One of the most radical production bikes on the planet. One of the most expensive, too. Test: BMW R1300GS The long-awaited update to the ever popular…
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Used Bike Guide: Yamaha XT600 (1990-2004)
Looking for a thumper of a trail bike? Yamaha XT600 is a brilliant bit of kit. While it’s not going to win any awards for its outright performance, it’s solid, reliable and uncomplicated; making it the perfect example of the back to basics trail bikes of the ‘90s. Its knobbly tyres, soft suspension and sightly…
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