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Used Bike Guide: Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider (2016-2018)
£13,000 £16,000 If you’re looking at cruisers, it’s the law that you’ve got have a gander at what you can get from Harley-Davidson. The Dyna Low Rider S was a short-lived model that was launched in 2016 and dropped in 2018. It’s become a bit of a cult classic (even though an updated version was…
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Evel Knievel’s Final Stunt Bike is recycled into the “TTT Knievel”
The TTT KNIEVEL is a Swiss-made limited edition timepiece made from Evel Knievel’s final stunt bike, the “Shark Jump” XR750. Only 736 pieces will be made.
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Used Bike Guide: BMW k1600B (2016-on)
£10,000-£18,000 BMW’s big-mile cruiser is also well worth a look if you’ve not got your heart set on something with more ‘old-school’ styling. The K1600, and K1600B which we’re focusing on here, are excellent motorcycles. The German firm knows how to build refined, reliable and capable motorcycles that’ll run forever, and this is no different.Article…
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2024 Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 916 anniversary edition
The last of Ducati’s 2024 reveals – and a corker to finish off with. The Panigale V4 SP2 is already very posh and very limited, but this 916 anniversary edition is even more so. Just 500 will be made, with the special 916 replica paint scheme, and a numbered plaque, on top of the carbon…
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NEW BIKES: KTM adds 990 Duke to its range of scalpel sharp naked’s
That’s right. KTM’s adding to its ever growing range of bonkers ‘middleweight’ naked bikes – and if the current range is anything to go by, the new £12,999 990 Duke’s going to be an absolute belter. The Austrian firm’s making big claims about the bike that’s being built at home. They’re saying it’s the lightest,…
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NEW BIKES: GSX-8R middleweight sportsbike
As you’ve probably gathered, Suzuki’s pulling the covers off new 2024 models at the EICMA show in Milan, one of which is the aggressively styled sports middleweight, the GSX-8R. Here’s what we’ve learned so far… It’s on Suzuki’s new 776cc parallel twin platform, which features a DOHC and 270° crankshaft design and delivers punchy drive throughout…
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Engine oil selection… the basics
An overview of the different types of motorcycle engine oils and how to choose the right one depending on the type of motorcycle and operating conditions.
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NEW BIKES: Honda’s sharply-styled CB1000 Hornet
Building on the success of its recently released CB750 Hornet, Honda’s decided it’s time to bring a brand-new, big-bore Hornet back to the fold – and it looks like a winner. With stripped back handline, a 2017 CBR Fireblade-derived four cylinder motor and a load of top-specification goodies, the stripped back machine is likely to…
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NEW BIKES: MV Agusta’s LIMITED edition LXP Orioli Dakar-inspired adventure bike
If you think adventure bikes have become too popular and common for their own good, then meet the year’s most exclusive – and expensive – knobbly-shod all-rounder: the MV Agusta LXP Orioli. Costing an estimated €30,000 and limited to just 500 units worldwide, the bike is both a tribute to four-time Dakar Rally winner Edi…
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NEW BIKES: Suzuki’s long-legged GSX-S1000GX
Suzuki’s been bloody busy of late; probably busier than it’s been in years, creating an ever-growing range of desirable and downright usable bikes that have big appeal to bikers far and wide – and the newly released GX looks to be poised to keep the good times going. Based on the GSX-S1000, and subsequently the…
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December 2023
As always, our December edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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Used Bike Guide: Triumph Rocket III (2005-2008)
£5000-£10,000 The original Rocket’s not the most obvious choice if you’re looking at more conventional cruisers… but the bad-ass 2.3-litre monster from Triumph has bags of attitude, masses of torque and a whopping rear tyre (which was the biggest on a production bike at the time of its release). That’s all the same core ingredients…
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Next week: Michelin to launch three new motorcycle tyres
By introducing a full new range of motorcycle tyres in 2024, available for riders from January, Michelin will accomplish a significant technical evolution. The new tyres equip many of the motorcycles that will be present at EICMA, and will be on display in the Michelin space in Hall 22. Here is the breakdown: The Power…
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What we wear: Draken S Star full-face motorcycle helmet
Having sported a black lid so far this year, I wanted a motorcycle helmet for the darker, dingier months to give me a better chance of being seen. The Draken S Star full-face motorcycle helmet from Spanish helmet manufacturer Axxis in gloss fluor red has not disappointed – unsurprisingly, I feel more visible! Yes, it’s…
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New kit: Munro Armoured Motorcycle Shirt from Roadskin
Named in tribute to legendary motorcycle rider Burt Munro, this shirt offers AA-rated protection for motorcycle riders while remaining lightweight and comfortable. With its Kevlar® lining, this product is meticulously crafted to safeguard against unforeseen mishaps, allowing you to fully relish the joys of life on two wheels, all the while looking stylish and turning…
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A Weekend Adventure: France on the Desert X
With a weekend free MSL’s Editor Dave Manning heads out across the channel onboard Ducati’s Desert X for a quick tour of some well-known spots in France. With a tent as his accommodation and two action cameras his company Dave talks us through his trip and how the Desert X added to the experience.
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Single and ready to mingle: Ducati’s Hypermotard 698 Mono
Introducing the latest addition to the Ducati Hypermotard family – the 698 Mono. This new model, unveiled today, has a single-cylinder engine known as the ‘Superquadro Mono’. The Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono boasts class-leading supermoto performance as the first single-cylinder model from Bologna in decades! Here’s what you need to know. The Superquadro Mono engine,…
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December 2023
We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, Ducati Multistrada V4S Grand Tour, BMW R18 Roctane and Langen Two Stroke and much more!
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Quick Spin: Indian Sport Chief
Forgetting that Indian’s first bikes were famous for their sporting achievements prior to the First World War, Mossy gets surprised by a cruiser that has lots to offer. WORDS: Chris Moss PHOTOS: Indian Motorcycle The new Sport model is the fourth alternative in the Chief line-up, and as its name indicates, it’s the sportiest of…
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Yamaha unveils the new generation MT-09
Yamaha has announced its forthcoming new generation MT-09, a decade on from the original.
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December Issue
Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the December issue of Back Street Heroes!
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Scheme to improve biker safety
You never stop learning – which is why a new police-backed plan is encouraging bikers to improve their road safety with some additional training. Here’s the lowdown. The scheme is part of a new ‘Vulnerable Road Users Operation’ instigated by the National Police Chiefs’ Council – following the release of a batch of figures which…
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Ridden: The NEW Royal Enfield Himalayan
Chad’s over in India right now, riding the NEW Royal Enfield Himalayan, and it’s VERY hush-hush. We can show you some photos, but we can’t tell you Chad’s verdict or any specifications on the bike at the moment. One thing we can say though is it looks fabulous, and we’ll bring you Chad’s update as…
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CFMOTO electric motocross bike
The official statement is that CFMOTO is embarking on the development of electric motocross, however, it can also be put forward as KTM’s venture into creating electric dirt bikes. This was hinted at in a teaser video starring Ronnie Renner. Are they being developed once more, either temporarily or permanently? However you view it, this…
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