Fast Bikes

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

100, not out…

MORE FRESH METAL HEADING OUR WAY… • If you thought we had a solid wave of new bikes last issue, the good news is this month's been no less generous, with more new machines heading our way than you can shake the proverbial stick at. Here's what the brands have in store for us…

£10K kicks • Does buying a bike on a budget of roughly ten grand mean you'll limit your fun as well as your cash? There was only one way to find out…

YAMAHA MT-09: UNDER THE SKIN

YAMAHA MT-09: RATED

HONDA CBR600RR: UNDER THE SKIN

HONDA CBR600RR: RATED

DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 698 MONO: UNDER THE SKIN

DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 698 MONO: RATED

ROUNDING OFF

A DATE IN THE DESERT: • Lost in the desert and as dehydrated as a prune, Bruce's adventure takes more twists and turns than an indecisive rollercoaster. Are you ready for part two?

2024 HONDA RACING UK CBR600RR

YES, SIR, I CAN BOOGIE… • What's not to love about a 1077cc V4-powered streetfighter?

HISTORY IN THE MAKING… SUZUKI HAYABUSA 25TH ANNIVERSARY • In 1999, The Matrix was in the cinemas, the Euro became an official form of currency, Portugal handed Macau over to the Chinese, Vladamir Putin became president of Russia, I got married to Mrs McAvoy, and Suzuki gave the world the now iconic Hayabusa.

JAMES TOSELAND: CHAMPIONING ON • As a two-times World Superbike championships winner, MotoGP front-runner and now a TV race pundit, you'd think Toseland's life is pretty damn rosy… but it's not been the easy ride you might think from the outside.

BMW R 1300 GSA: ADVENTURE… AND THEN SOME • With more power, more tech, and a fuel tank that could double as a swimming pool, Bruce got stuck in with BMW's all-new continent conqueror to see if the hype lives up to its mass.

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

JOHNNY LONGTERMER KAWASAKI ZX-6R

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