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LAUNCH RIDE: Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE first impressions
Ross is over in Greece, and he’s just finished testing out the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE. But what did he think?
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LAUNCH RIDE: Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE
Ross is now on the ‘DE’… Now for some fun on the more off-road ready version of the big adventurer. The roads are thawing – and there’s some trails to come. Roll on this afternoon. Priced at £13699, it’s a good chunk of change more expensive than the base model. But for the money you…
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Oxford Cargos
Single-layer jeans are all well and good if you’re in to jeans, but what of people, like our Nik, who are serial combat wearers? These new Oxford Original Approved Cargo trews have monolayer Armourlite twill construction, interwoven with cotton to create a soft feel that performs to rigorous CE AA testing standards. They have the…
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LAUNCH RIDE: First impressions Suzuki V-Strom 1050
We’ve spent the morning getting acquainted with Suzuki’s updated adventure bike. The conditions have been a bit sketchy, so we haven’t had a proper chance to push its limits – but we’ve still found plenty to like about it. The motor is largely unchanged and it’s as lovely as ever. The newly added quickshifter is…
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WORLD LAUNCH: Suzuki V-Strom 1050
Our Ross is over in Greece – and it’s snowing! “It’s been a slippery start here in Greece, with snow falling – but the ‘Strom and I are finding our groove. It’s a lovely place to be – comfortable with plenty of protection from the screen and handguards.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes…
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Fuel of the Future? (And it’s not electric)
Race-ready ethanol fuels could be coming to the road British firm Triumph has announced that it’s looking at ways to run its Grand Prix race engines on more sustainable fuels. Following the news that MotoGP bosses plan to run ethanol-rich E40 fuel in Moto2 by 2024, Triumph has set up a dedicated testing programme for…
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Honda’s Small Scrambler
Following the launch of the CL500, Honda has just announced its going to be producing a slightly smaller CL300 in China – and we’re hoping it makes it to British shores very soon. Powered by a 26bhp, 286cc engine that’s capable of 78mph, the plucky little street scrambler would be a great addition to Honda’s…
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March Issue
As always, our March edition of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features.
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Sensible, Super Sport sensation! – Honda CB550 Four
Steve finds himself falling under this Honda CB550 Four’s spell… is he about to shed his tag of two-stroke lover?
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Team Kawasaki Webike Trickstar is Go for EWC 2023
A Kawasaki bearing the famous #11 will continue to challenge for FIM Endurance World Championship glory in 2023 following confirmation of Team Kawasaki Webike Trickstar’s participation in the upcoming EWC season. Team Kawasaki Webike Trickstar is the new name for Webike SRC Kawasaki France, which competed with considerable success in the EWC under Gilles Stafler’s…
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Buell is Back! (Kind of)
The Fuell Fllow is the world’s most advanced electric motorcycle. It’s not just a stylish machine with cool features—it’s claimed to be a game-changer in how we think about transportation. The Fuell Fllow is designed to be the ultimate urban e-commuter and has a range of 150+ miles on a single charge. It’s fast-charging too,…
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New Nightster? We’ve seen the leaks…
Leaked documents confirm that Harley-Davidson is gearing up to release a new Nightster S – and although the details are scarce, we have got our hands on an image of the bike. The big differences from the standard Nightster include the addition of a small pillion seat, new wheels, and a swanky new paint job.…
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The National Motorcycle Museum is here to stay!
You may have seen reports this week that the National Motorcycle Museum is closing – which is technically true, but fortunately not the one you’re thinking of!
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March Issue
We have another high-octane issue of MSL ready for you – this time, Norton Commando, Moto Morini X-Cape, an Aprilia threesome and a long ride from Somerset to Ireland. This time, a look back at the Dragon Rally, Suzuki’s GSX-S1000GT goes cross-country, and Charlie preps the Ténéré for the dirt. Plus, in our news &…
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Accessible-to-all Adventure Training!
Train with Sinnis and the Desert Rose Riding Academy Sinnis Motorcycles has just announced a brand-new partnership with the Desert Rose Riding Academy – and together they’ve launched the UK’s first learner-friendly adventure riding school. Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the MoreBikes monthly newspaper. Click here to subscribe, or Read…
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Tom Morris’s Kawasaki ZX-6R
Old-style bikes are still going strong, with a big presence in the club racing scene… bikes like this 2010-spec machine.
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March Issue
Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the March issue of Back Street Heroes!
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KTM’s Chinese Connection…
KTM’s much-loved LC8c engine could be about to get a massive overhaul. Patents filed by KTM’s Chinese partner CFMOTO suggest that the current 890cc unit could be expanded further to 990cc. Some serious work has gone into making it happen – and it looks like we won’t have to wait too long to see it…
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TRADEMARKED! Harley-Davidson X350 and X500
It looks like we’re finally getting closer to seeing the long-awaited small-capacity Harley-Davidsons in the flesh. Here’s what we know. We’ve been telling you for years about Harley-Davidson’s plans to move into the small and midsize motorcycle market. We’ve brought you leaked documents, concept art, details of donor bikes and more – and yet there’s…
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A big ‘off’, but Razgatlıoğlu still Dominates Proceedings in Jerez
The Yamaha WorldSBK teams depart the first two-day test of 2023 at Jerez in confident mood, after strong performances from both seasoned WorldSBK campaigners Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli and class rookies Dominique Aegerter, Remy Gardner and Lorenzo Baldassarri. Pata Yamaha WorldSBK’s Razgatlıoğlu once again led the way, stamping his authority on proceedings by topping…
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The Thing…
THE THING’, AS THIS BIKE’S CALLED, WAS BORN OUT OF AN IDEA TO BUILD AN OLD SCHOOL ‘70S CHOPPER. Simon Boden reports… I had the urge to build one, but had to find a donor bike to start the project. After much searching, I came across an ’84 Ironhead Sportster on eBay – it was…
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SPY SHOTS! Royal Enfield 450 Roadster
Another month and another set of spy shots of a new Royal Enfield. This time they’re of a roadster powered by a new water-cooled 450cc engine. Leaked images of a previously unseen roadster suggest that Royal Enfield could be gearing up to launch a range of bikes built around its new water-cooled 450cc motor.Article continues…
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WSB: Kawasaki testing begins!
As the start of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship season draws ever nearer Kawasaki Racing Team’s rider pairing of Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes are more than eager to get back into testing action at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, between 25-26 January. A December test at the same circuit, just after…
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Crated to Kiwi: Long ride in New Zealand
Does shipping bikes to New Zealand really make sense?
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