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Every issue of Fast Bikes is fuelled with high-octane definitive sportsbike tests, hardcore riding and invaluable 'regulars' too.

In depth insider news, behind the scenes race features, practical and usable advice in the Riding, Bike and Legal Masterclass sections, and exclusive columns from current MotoGP, World and British Superbike racers. It’s an unmissable package

What a blast!

Upfront • PLANET FAST BIKES - NEW METAL, NEWS & REVIEWS

ULTIMATE SPORTS BIKE 2026

THE PLAN…

SIDI MAG 2 AIR…

MICHELIN POWER CUP 2

KAWASAKI ZX-10R: THE TECHY STUFF…

ON THE TRACK…

SO SAYS LUKE…

BIMOTA KB998 RIMINI: THE TECHY STUFF…

ON THE TRACK…

SO SAYS LUKE…

SUZUKI GSX-R1000R: THE TECHY STUFF…

ON THE TRACK…

SO SAYS LUKE…

BMW S1000RR: THE TECHY STUFF…

ON THE TRACK…

SO SAYS LUKE…

APRILIA RSV4 FACTORY 1100: THE TECHY STUFF…

ON THE TRACK…

HONDA CBR1000RR-R FIREBLADE SP: THE TECHY STUFF…

WORDS: DANGEROUS ON THE TRACK…

SO SAYS LUKE…

ROUNDING OFF…

A MASSIVE THANKS…

DUCATI PANIGALE V4S…

ON THE TRACK…

Used Bike Guide SUPERSPORT SAVIOUR • In 2021, Yamaha launched a new generation of supersport bike with a very familiar name… the R7

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW…

NEXT LEVEL NORTON • Our man Dowds is Very Old. But even he can’t remember the last time there was a proper, brand-new Norton hitting the streets. We sent him on the new Manx R superbike launch anyway…

OLIVER LONGTERMER SUZUKI GSX-8T

SIR ALAN LONGTERMER BMW S 1000 R

LUKE BRACKENBURY LONGTERMER YAMAHA R9

Legal

AIDING AND ABETTING • In the eyes of the law, egging someone into doing a dangerous act, or riding a dangerous vehicle, can be enough to get that person prosecuted too.

Christian Iddon

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