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

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

WINNING AT TWINNING • Blurring passion with performance, Ducati’s changed the world one V-twin at a time. We check out three of the finest to ever reach the showroom.

Ducati 916SPS: WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL?

DUCATI 916SPS: RATED

BUYING ONE? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW…

Ducati 999R: WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL?

Ducati 999R: Rated

BUYING ONE? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW…

Ducati 1299 Superleggera: WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL?

DUCATI 1299 SUPERLEGGERA: RATED

BUYING ONE? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW…

ROUNDING OFF

DUCATI’S TAKE ON TWINS… • Ducati has built an impressive dynasty off the back of the humble V-twin. We grill the marque’s experts on the configuration to get a better grasp of the powerhouse…

ADDICTION BIMOTA KB998

A FRIENDLIER OPTION… • During its third update, BMW made its class-leading sportsbike more compliant.

ONE FOR THE ROAD? KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R • Johnny signed off the summer by getting reacquainted with KTM’s audacious 1390 Super Duke R. It blew him away on its track launch, but would it cut the mustard on His Majesty’s back roads? There was only one way to find out…

PIKES PEAK: AMERICA’S LAST GREAT ROAD RACE • It’s been five years since the last-ever Pikes Peak International Hill Climb motorcycle competition. We sit down with the final winner of the race, Rennie Scaysbrook, as he takes a journey back to a time not so long forgotten.

DOES HONDA DREAM OF ELECTRIC HORSES? • The big H knocked us flat with one of the most interesting engine innovations in decades at the Milan show. Here’s our take on the electrically-supercharged V3 concept shown at EICMA

READING THE SIGNS

WHAT THE TUNER THINKS…

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

LONGTERMER KAWASAKI ZX-6R

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THAT’S THE LOOK • At what point does someone need to admit defeat and hand in their licence for the good of other road users?

Legal

Chatter

You & Yours

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