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2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 hybrid motorbike
It’s the world’s first hybrid motorbike – and here’s my first impressions I’m just back from the launch of the new Kawasaki Ninja 7 hybrid bike in Barcelona. And it’s fair to say that I’m very impressed with it. It’s one of the most interesting bikes I’ve ever ridden, with an intriguing technology set-up, and…
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Bargain blaster from CFMOTO
CFMoto has been going from strength to strength in recent years – and now it’s revealed a funky 450cc version of its NK naked to take it to the more established competition. Slotting in-between its 300NK and 650NK, the £4990, 46bhp pocket rocket looks pretty well placed to ruffle a few feathers – particularly when…
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Ducati Scramblers – Meeting and test riding the Next Gen Family
Dave, Mikko, Ross and Charlie spend two days onboard Ducati’s next Generation of Scramblers, comparing the Icon, Full Throttle and Nightshift 800s, with a Tribute Pro 1100 thrown in to see how the smaller capacity bikes perform against their big brother. From bright skies and clear roads to the confines of commuting in the city,…
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Water cooling and 40hp for the 2024 Himalayan
The highly anticipated Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 will soon arrive, featuring water cooling and an impressive 40 horsepower. Recent leaks of technical specs have also provided additional information. The anticipation of Enfield enthusiasts for the upcoming Enduro is only growing. Recent leaks have revealed that it will be named the Royal Enfield Himalayan 452. Its…
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AGV introduces limited edition Pista GP RR Oro Helmet
AGV will make just 3,000 of the new, gold-clad helmet.
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Provisional MotoE 2024 calendar released
Provisional dates have now been released for the return of the electric racing series in 2024.
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New: Fly Screen for Honda’s ST 125 Dax
UK Bodywork Specialist, Pyramid, has just launched a new Fly Screen for the Honda ST 125 Dax. Following the success of their Honda Monkey parts, Pyramid has turned its sights on the Honda Dax with this new colour-matched Fly Screen. Pyramid’s screen combines a fairing and screen element, giving a unique ‘Nose Fairing’ style whilst remaining…
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Next-Gen Himalayan
We’re getting ever closer to finding out everything we need to know about the 450cc version of Royal Enfield’s much-loved Himalayan. If it’s anything like the current model, the Indian factory is surely on to a winner. Another month, another rumour about the bigger version of Royal Enfield’s Himalayan. Only this time it’s a lot…
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Buying Guide: Flip-front helmets
When it comes to kit, it’s not always easy to know where best to splash your hard-earned cash. There’s an absolute abundance of choice out there to suit every kind of budget, and although it’s easiest to stick to what you know, there’s a chance you might be missing out on something properly good. That’s…
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Honda’s 750cc adventure scooter to get updates
Honda is set to refresh one of its highly sought after large scooters in the collection. The X-ADV 750 will undergo some minor enhancements for the upcoming 2024 model. One significant update to the X-ADV is the revised headlight, which will alter its overall appearance. The 2024 model will showcase a modified front fascia with…
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New colour for Honda’s CT125
Sadly, it looks like this is not coming to the UK – although it’s possible to obtain it through importers. The CT125 is a cult favourite in the two-wheel world and has been given a new colour over in Thailand – Yellow SunGlow, joining the green, red, and grey colours previously introduced for that market. The 2023…
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Skye Loop on a Suzuki Hayabusa | Day Ride
A loop around the northern half of Skye, based around the capital of the island, Portree.
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New V-Strom 800RE joins V-Strom 800DE to enhance Suzuki’s adventure bike lineup
Following the launch of its all-new V-Strom 800DE earlier this year, Suzuki has announced a new V-Strom 800RE that will further expand its adventure bike stable and provide a more road-focussed offering than its more off-road-ready sibling. With DE denoting the V-Strom 800DE’s positioning as a dual explorer, adopting RE for the latest V-Strom 800…
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Support a great cause! A message from Wemoto
We need your help! Our charity T-shirts would make ideal Christmas presents! Every year Wemoto chooses a charity to sponsor and produces a charity T-shirt designed by John, our regular in-house designer, which raises money for the chosen charity. In fact, ALL the profit, after production costs, is donated to the charity. This year we…
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Fun Day Out: Some Fords in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire has around 60 fords spread across the county, mostly in beautiful countryside and villages. We selected an eclectic mix of bikes (Yamaha Niken GT, Kymco DTX360 Scooter and a 2019 CFMOTO 650MT) and set off from HQ on a day ride to visit a few. We thought we were in for some cracking weather.…
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November Issue
We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, HD 120th anniversary, Indian Challenger RR, Honda DCT and much more!
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Ben Currie Supersport Champion 2023
Congratulations to Oxford Ducati’s Ben Currie on taking the championship on a high – Two pole positions and two wins, and with a round to spare! Teammate and Fast Bikes Magazine columnist Christian Iddon had a great weekend at Donington too, with two podiums (a second and a third place). A fantastic weekend for the…
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Road deaths caused by distraction and speeding reach 10-year high
The “grim” figures from the Department for Transport are a sobering reminder of the importance of staying safe on the road.
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2024 Ducati DesertX Rally
Ducati turns its slick retro-raid rally tool a little bit hardcore It’s one of Ducati’s most interesting models – which looks as sharp as it rides. And now Ducati’s acclaimed DesertX middleweight adventure bike has been given a dirt-focused chassis upgrade, to produce the DesertX Rally. The big changes are to the suspension: the new…
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NEW BIKES: Triumph reveals Scrambler 1200 XE and X
Triumph has just revealed its Scrambler line-up for 2024 – adding a new Scrambler 1200 X and updating its top-of-the-line 1200 XE. We’ve a lot of time for the big retro-styled trailie’s from the British factory; powered by a 1200cc Bonneville engine and kitted out with off-road ready 21-inch front wheels, they’re proper bits of…
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What We Wear: HJC i100 Flip-Up
£249.99 / www.oxfordproducts.com / Simon Meyer I’ve done a couple of thousand miles in HJC’s i100 flip front in the last 8 months or so. It’s actually my first experience of a ‘flip lid’… and I think I’m a convert. It’s become my go-to choice – despite having a significantly more expensive full face option…
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November 2023
Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the extra special November issue of Back Street Heroes!
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What We Wear: Schuberth E2 flip-up
£549.99 / www.bikerheadz.co.uk / Ross Mowbray Schuberth knows what it’s doing when it comes to flip front lids. They’ve carved out an enviable reputation for their well-equipped, intelligently designed and supremely comfortable helmets which are often found on the noggins of big miles bikers who are happy to spend a fair bit of cash for…
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November 2023
As always, our November edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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