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Ducati Scrambler updates!
Ducati’s entry-level brand has taken over some of the duties formerly carried out by the smaller capacity Monster range, serving as the gateway drug to Bologna’s stronger material. And for 2023, the firm’s given the little retro-roadsters a bit of a mid-life tickle. The 73bhp, 803cc Desmodue engine has been treated to some flashy ride-by-wire…
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February Issue
As always, our February 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… BMW M 1000…
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NEW BIKES! CFMOTO 300CL-X
The Chinese firm has announced that it’s adding an A2 licence-friendly version of its funky CL-X roadster to its ever-growing range. It’s basically a restyled version of the factory’s 300NK naked, featuring the same trellis frame, cast wheels, radiator, swingarm and 292cc engine (which makes around 28bhp and 18lb-ft of torque). It’ll also come kitted…
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NEW BIKES! Honda CL500
Honda’s a bit late to the ‘60s-styled retro scrambler’ party. But there’s definitely something sweet about this new CL500. It’s an homage to the firm’s CL72 and CL77 of the early 60s, which took the basic 250 and 305 CB/Dream engines and put them in a mildly tweaked off-road chassis. The 2023 CL500 does the…
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Bangers & Mash: First Ride on Mash X-Ride Classic 650
Is this Yamaha XT500 replica from France (via China) a worthy investment for retro bike fans? Or is it a case of style over substance for the A2 licence-friendly thumper?
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NEW BIKES! Ducati Diavel V4
Four pots for Ducati’s mental super-cruiser! The Diavel is one of those bikes which, if you haven’t ridden it, is very hard to explain just how good it is. Back in 2010, Ducati took the best of its superbike powertrain and chassis kit and transplanted it into a cruiser-shaped device. Seemingly developed by the same…
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Longtermers: 8 weeks on a Suzuki GSX-S 1000
Two months with the GSX-S 1000 and Andy Bell hits the track.
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Fantic Caballero 700 Scrambler
Yamaha-powered retro has plenty of appeal! The Caballero has been a big hitter for Fantic in recent years, so it should come as no surprise that it’s decided now’s the time to reveal a new, more powerful version for 2023. And with a Yamaha engine, Brembo brakes and Marzocchi springs, it looks like it’s going…
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215 miles of Anglo-Welsh wonder – Day Ride
Cardiff to Shropshire and back – 215 miles of Anglo-Welsh wonder stuff
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NEW BIKES: Brand-new Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE
We have received payment for the content in this article. Learn more. Did you really think Suzuki was quitting the motorbike business? Well, it didn’t seem so outlandish earlier this year to be honest, dumping its MotoGP team; quitting world endurance; little in the way of future-proofed machinery; rehashing old engines seemingly ad infinitum. But…
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Honda Transalp makes a comeback
It’s been missing for a decade. But one of Honda’s most endearing bikes, the Transalp, is back for 2023, with a new 755cc parallel twin engine and chassis based around the same platform as the new CB750 Hornet. The original XL600 Transalp was launched in 1986, when adventure tourers were called ‘dual sports’ bikes –…
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Honda’s Rebel CMX1100T
The affordable cruiser gets the bagger treatment! The Japanese factory has revealed a new touring-ready model of its CMX1100 Rebel. It might look as though the new CMX1100T is largely unchanged from the ‘standard’ bike, with the same chassis and Africa Twin-derived 1084cc parallel twin engine which kicks out a respectable but not earth-shattering 85.3bhp.…
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Yamaha’s Niken GT – updates
A whole load of updates for the funky tourer Yamaha’s Niken GT is being treated to some serious updates for 2023, including a new 890cc engine. The engine is a variation of the tried-and-tested design used in the massively popular Tracer 9 and MT-09, and it’ll have 5% more capacity than the outgoing motor. There’s…
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Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Royal Enfield’s finally revealed the bike that’s going to join its popular 650cc twins – but this time, it’s a cruiser. The arrival of the new bike at the EICMA show in Milan a few weeks ago shouldn’t come as a massive surprise. We’ve been telling you it’s on the way for months, and even…
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Captain Larry
As an ode to the year Zodiac, the famous parts suppliers, started 1969, this cool chopper was built in the Zodiac workshop.
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Is the Yamaha FZ1 worth a second look?
Never that popular in its day, Yamaha’s naked R1 now makes for a great used buy.
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Suzuki: Burgman Street 125EX pricing confirmed
Suzuki has confirmed the recommend retail price (RRP) of its new Burgman Street 125EX as £2,999. The new luxury 125cc scooter forms part of a trio of new scooters from the Japanese brand, set to boost its small capacity range in 2023. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper.…
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TRIED AND TESTED: Stay warm with the KEIS J801 Heated Puffer Jacket
For years, KEIS has been keeping us warm while we ride through winter – but now we can stay toasty off the bike too, with the release of its new J801 Heated Puffer Jacket. Having always bought into the notion that there is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong sort of clothing,…
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Pricing for all-new V-Strom 800DE announced
The prices continue to roll out from Suzuki, who announced these new models a few weeks ago. Today, it’s the turn of the 800DE. Here’s what Suzuki had to say: Pricing for the most off-road ready V-Strom yet, the all-new V-Strom 800DE, has been announced at £10,499. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes…
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January Issue
The January issue of our FREE motorcycle newspaper, MoreBikes, is out now! Packed full of great motorcycle stories, photos, and terrific motorbikes.
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How does Lexmoto’s LS-Z 125 fare in our road test?
Does Lexmoto’s LS-Z 125 learner-legal naked live up to its sporty styling when taking on twisties, town traffic and tackling the daily commute? We found out so you don’t have to.
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New V-Strom 1050DE and V-Strom 1050 pricing confirmed
Suzuki’s new V-Strom 1050DE will come with an RRP of £13,699 when it arrives in dealerships in spring, 2023. Pricing for the V-Strom 1050 has been confirmed at £12,999. The new V-Strom 1050DE, with its stronger focus on performance on any terrain, to any horizon, on any adventure, is set to provide excellent value for…
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Suzuki GSX-8S pricing announced
Suzuki has announced pricing for its all-new GSX-8S, with the parallel twin-powered naked coming with an RRP of £7,999 when it arrives in the spring. The new-from-the-ground-up GSX-8S has a long-stroke 776cc parallel twin engine at its heart, with a 270° crank, designed to deliver punchy torque and a flexible character, while four valves per…
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Legal Q&A: Strong words from our legal ace for Daytona owner!
Q I work at delicatessen in south London. I’ve been there about a year or so and always park my Triumph Daytona 675 outside the shop window so I can keep an eye on it. You can’t be too careful nowadays. Last week I rocked up to work at 8.30am as normal and regular as…
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