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JULY’S: Top 5 products
Dainese Misano 3 D-AIR race suit If the £4k Dainese Mugello suit featured last month is a bit rich for you, here’s the next best option from the Vicenza firm: the Misano 3 D-Air. Like the Mugello, it features the latest D-air RACING SHIELD 3X airbag that gives up to three consecutive activations and integrates…
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EVENT: The Malle Mile Festival
July 18-21 / Lincolnshire / www.mallelondon.com We’ve always heard great things about this super-cool biker bash that takes place every summer. Everyone we know that’s been has nothing but nice things to say. With that kind of reputation, it should come as no surprise they’re gearing up for their 10th time at it. If you’re…
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BREMBO: New stopping power
One of the biggest names in the game has created a new braking system for the current range of supersport rides Brembo is a big deal. For years it’s been synonymous with the best braking performance; and has had its kit fitted to the finest bikes from the biggest brands. The company knows what it’s…
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BIMOTA: Returning to racing…
Italian firm Bimota is set to make a return to racing in 2025 – and the various rules and regulations mean that we’re also going to see a limited-edition production version of its new sportbike that’s built for the road. The world’s an increasingly surprising place. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. The bad was Kawasaki announcing…
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KTM: Ready to race
KTM’s living up to its mantra once again: revealing a prototype 990RC R that’s tipped for production for 2025 Austrian firm KTM has been out of the road-going sportsbike sector for nearly a decade, having dropped its quirky, yet acclaimed, RC 8R 1195 V-twin in 2016. And although it’s played its part in MotoGP during…
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THE FUTURE of biking…
There’s been a lot of talk of late about what fate will befall petrol-powered motorcycles. The Motorcycle Industry Association is better placed than most to make some educated predictions about the future. Here’s what you need to know. The future is always uncertain, but as governments around the world push towards a cleaner, greener future,…
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What makes a motorbike special?
In a world rammed with super trick, super fast and super saucy motorcycles, what does it take to be defined as truly ‘special’? We ponder that question, then offer up some of best bikes we’ve ever ridden…
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TESTED: Lexmoto RSS 125 Scrambler
For a 17-year-old, there’s nothing quite like that first taste of freedom that comes from two wheels, an engine and the open road. We’ve put on our rose-tinted specs to see if Lexmoto’s RSS 125 is the tool for the job. Here’s what our man Richard Graham has to say… I suspect that if you…
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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.…
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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!
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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…
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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…
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August 2024
Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the August issue of Back Street Heroes!
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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.
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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…
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August 2024
As always, our August edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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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…
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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…
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Head to Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village in July
Crich Tramway Village will be celebrating ‘Classic Motorcycle Day’ on Sunday 7th July.
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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!
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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2017-2021 Suzuki GSX-S750 | Used Bike Guide
Is the understated Suzuki GSX-S750 worth considering in the used market?
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