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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

It’s TT time!

SUPERLEGGERA V4 CENTENARIO… • PLANET FAST BIKES - NEW METAL, NEWS & REVIEWS

YAMAHA R7: LEVELLED UP • Smarter, sharper and packed with proper tech, the new Yamaha R7 levels up for 2026.

UNDER THE SKIN: YAMAHA R7 • Now in its second iteration, the middleweight R7 has been given a pretty hefty makeover. These are the key things to know…

BUDGET BRAWLER: Z650S • The Kawasaki Z650S is the new kid on the block, trying to take the spotlight in a fiercely competitive middleweight naked class.

DIRTY MINDED: BMW F 450 GS… • BMW has gone all out in the small capacity adventure bike space with the arrival of the F 450 GS.

UNSPRUNG HEROES: THE DYMAG STROY • The world of cardon wheels is as fascinating as it performance-boosting… something British brand Dymag knows better than most.

Joey Dunlop’s Honda VTR1000 SP-1 • As trips down memory lane go, Joey Dunlop’s Honda VTR1000 SP-1 will take some topping.

DID YOU MISS ME? • In 2021, Suzuki’s hyperbike reappeared. But was it a welcome return for the Hayabusa?

HOW THE TT TICKS… • Ever wondered what it takes to make the Isle of Man TT races happen? We sat down with the clerk of the course, Gary Thompson MBE, to get a proper grasp.

FOG ON THE MOUNTAIN… • Forget the jungle, British bike hero Carl Fogarty reckons his bravest exploits came at the Isle of Man TT and helped him to his first world titles…

PROJECT CORNER PETER SEAL’S KRAMER 1290 R • 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 take a look at Peter Seal’s awesome Kramer 1290 R that started life as a KTM 1290 Super Duke R…

LONGTERMER SUZUKI GSX-R125

Legal

HIGHWAYS – A WAY TO FIGHT BACK! • Sick and tired of sketchy road conditions? Well, this bit of knowledge might come in handy…

You & Yours

Christian Iddon

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