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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

STUNG BY THE HORNET • Honda’s Hornet family has a long and varied history of hits and misses. The question was, which category would the all-new, super affordable Blade powered version fall into? There was only one way to find out…

THE HORNET’S ROAD TO REDEMPTION…

READY TO GO RETRO? • Love it or loathe it, the retro scene is massive. And one brand that’s adamant on sticking at the top is Triumph, which is why its Speed Twin has been given a good going over.

ONE LAST BLAST… • When we heard Yamaha’s R1 was to be dropped as of this year, rather than crying over spilt milk, we decided that a final all-out assault on the senses was the best way to reflect and send off what has been one of the most iconic family of sportsbikes ever made.

LADS ON TOUR • If you’re after inspiration for this year’s big bike trip, take a leaf out of our legal expert’s book. Regular readers will recognise him from his monthly penal servitude prevention advice in our White Dalton Legal column, but Gav’s as familiar with sportsbike-fuelled antics as he is with the courtroom. Armed with his Ducati 848 and a willing accomplice on his Yamaha R6, the mates vanned it down to the Alps and took in a three-nation blast that will live with them for a long time. Here’s how it went…

AJN STEELSTOCK KAWASAKI ZX-10R BRITISH SUPERBIKE

BABY BOOMERS • The Ducati 749 and 749S offer great value for money, as well as a unique look.

TAMING TIGERS • In a bid to broaden his horizons and learn what trench foot feels like, Timmy headed to hills for a blast on a Tiger 1200 in its natural habitat…

MATT’S TOP FIVE TIPS FOR ADVENTURE BIKE RIDING

WANNA GIVE IT A GO?

TEN MINS WITH MATT…

COSTS AND COURSES

CAGIVA’S SECRET SPORTS BIKE: THE BIKE THAT ALMOST WASN’T • When it comes to legendary motorcycles, the MV Agusta F4 is a motorcycle that should need no introduction. But what’s lesser known is the story of how it came about, at the behest of Cagiva, working together with both Ferrari and Ducati over the best part of a decade. It is a tale of engineering that’s as shocking as it is impressive…

MICHAEL RUTTER: I’M NOT DONE YET! • At the youthful age of 52, racing legend Michael Rutter is about to set off on one of his most ambitious of seasons behind bars. We caught up with him to see what he’s got on the cards for 2025…

WORD FROM THE NEW BOY… • With a handful of years on a superbike, Storm’s not exactly a newbie at the game, but during a chat with him, he not only expressed that he’s still got lots to learn, but also new goals to achieve on the Bathams Racing BMW…

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

PROJECT CORNER MATT MARETT’S RVF400 • Welcome to our new 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. Kicking things off is Matt with his very tidy Honda RVF400…

CURRENT BIKE SPECIFICATIONS

SHAKEY BYRNE • Not a Q&A this month; rather, the judgment from the High Court in Shakey Byrne’s case has been handed down.

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