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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

Same old, same old…

2025 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE

PLANET ORANGE

SUZUKI ZERO PER CENT OFFER

GARMIN RADAR

BMW R18 REFRESHED – BUT NO R20 S… YET

GRIN ON A TWIN: PANIGALE V2 • In a bid to conquer the middleweight sportsbike sector, Ducati has rewritten the rule book on its Panigale V2, starting afresh with a lither, smarter and more focused protagonist.

UNDER THE SKIN: PANIAGLE V2 • To get you better acquainted with the new Panigale, here are few key talking points…

CHANGE OF TUNE…

KAWASAKI Z900: NEW-AGE NAKED • It's been a while since Kawasaki showed its Z900 some much-needed love, and it's been given a solid makeover for 2025. The question is, has it gone far enough?

UNDER THE SKIN: KAWASAKI Z900 • If you want to know more about the key parts to the new Zed, feast your eyes on this…

SWIFT ONE TO SWEDEN • In a bid to grasp the brilliance of Suzuki's recently-launched GSX-S1000GX, Dave got stuck in on a road trip to Sweden… at speed.

MASTERING THE MATRIX… UNLOCKING THE FIREBLADE'S ELECTRONICS AND SET-UP POTENTIAL • Over the past two decades, digital wizardry has transformed the way we ride, from early traction control systems to today's fully adjustable electronic suspension and power modes. But how much of it is actually useful on the road? To find out, I spent a week with the hi-tech Honda Fireblade, going deep into its electronic systems to separate the must-haves from the marketing hype. The result? A ride transformed—not by more power, but by smarter set-up. Here's what I learned…

BMW M1000 RR EWC ENDURANCE RACE BIKE

TOTAL CONTROL • The 'stubby nose' Blade is on the money in more ways than one…

BARGAIN NAKEDS… • If you're after a cracking naked option but don't have the royal vault at your behest, rest assured there are some great, affordable used options just begging to be snapped up. Here's our pick of some of the best pre-loved nakeds out there for £1k, £3k and £5k…

UNDER £1000 SUZUKI SV650 (1999-2002)

UNDER £3000 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE (2007-2012)

UNDER £5000 YAMAHA MT-09 (2014-2016)

MID-SIZED MAESTROS

SUZUKI GSX-8R

YAMAHA R7

APRILIA RS 660

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 660

ROUNDING OFF…

Geared Up • ALL THE LATEST, COOLEST & TRICKEST PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS

PROJECT CORNER JAMES SHEPPERD'S DUCATI 680 TT F1 REPLICA • Welcome to our project-themed paradise… a place where readers like you take a few snaps, tell a few tales, and get to show us what they've been grafting away at in their garages. This month, we're checking out James's Ducati 680 special…

NAUGHTIER THAN SPEEDING? • Are you obliged to identify yourself if you're caught speeding by a camera van?

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