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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

Plug and play…

VISUALISE THIS… BMW unleashes Vision K18 concept

MISSED ME? • It's been a couple of years since Suzuki pulled the plug on the GSX-R1000R, but now it's back. And to mark the occasion, Suzuki didn't just hand us the keys… they threw us into a six-hour race.

THE SAME, BUT DIFFERENT…

MOTORING ON…

GSX-R1000: THE WINNING FORMULA • So, you've seen what we've made of the latest and greatest GSX-R1000R, but now it's time to reflect on how Suzuki developed the winning formula.

MASS OVERLOAD: WHY TODAY'S BIKES ARE SO WEIGHTY… • Twenty years ago sports bikes weighed a whole lot less than their modern-day counterparts. We question why that's the case and whether anything can be done about it?

LIGHTWEIGHT LOVELINESS

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

Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory (2004-2009) • Following in the footsteps of the inaugural RSV Mille, the RSV 1000 R Factory brought about a refined level of ability and a fresh look.

SCREAM IF YOU WANT TO GO FASTER… • Honda's full-on track weapon CBR600RR still cuts the mustard… after some help.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW…

ALSO CONSIDER THESE:

GETTING TO GRIPS WITH… CONTINENTAL'S SPORTS ATTACK 5 • Continental's Sport Attack hoops should need little introduction, but the fifth generation of the brand's sporty rubber has a unique trick up its sleave that could prove an absolute game-changer…

AHEAD OF ITS TIME: DUCATI STREETFIGHTER 1098 S • Some bikes fall by the wayside, not because they weren't good enough, but because the market wasn't ready for them. Ducat's awesome Streetfighter 1098 S is exactly that.

You & Yours

BRUCE LONGTERMER DUCATI 999R

SIR ALAN LONGTERMER BMW S 1000 R

OLIVER LONGTERMER SUZUKI GSX-R125

GAVIN GREWAL

Legal A FOREIGN TRIP • Had an accident abroad? Making a claim might not be so simple…

Christian Iddon

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