Fast Bikes UK - August 2024

In this issue

Project 37: Part one
The start of our bid to take a new lap record on Suzuki’s GSX-8R.

A2 assassin
Putting Aprilia’s RS457 through its paces on track.

Clutching at flaws
Honda’s launched its new e-clutch system – is it any good?

BMW M1000XR: BALLISTIC Bliss

In a world where we constantly want and expect more than what's come before, the M1000XR delivers in ways few others could ever dream of... on road and track.

10+ mins

PROJECT 37 A TEST OF TIME

In search of fame, fans, and a circuit lap record, Timmy's undertaken the task of seeing just how fast Suzuki's new GSX-8R will lap around the iconic Cadwell Park circuit.

8 mins

ROADTEC™™ 02

Metzeler's new Roadtec 02 proved the perfect sparring partner in the wet, the dry, and while pinned around the TT course.

6 mins

A2 ASSASSIN ADRILIA RS 457

Good things do come in small packages, as Aprilia's A2 eligible RS 457 goes to prove

6 mins

STREETFIGHTER V2

Last year we did the Homologation Special test on the Isle of Man, where we pitched the Ducati Panegale V4R, BMW M1000RR and Honda Fireblade SP against each other to see which came out on top, and it was a resounding victory for the Duke.

3 mins

MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 800RR

The heritage and racing history of MV is rivalled by so few, and seeing how this particular test was at a race track, I couldn't wait to see what the Brutale had in store.

3 mins

KTM 990 DUKE

Where do I start with the KTM? I need to talk about the looks. KTM has been very open that it knows the styling of the 990 is not for everyone, and if you don't like the look of it, then buy something else.

3 mins

TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 765 RS

To many of you, it won't come as a surprise that the Trumpet came out on top.

3 mins

CLUTCHING AT FLAWS

While the majority of bike launches take place somewhere sunny and warm, with a prerequisite of exciting roads with minimum traffic, Honda chose the south of France for the e-clutch versions of its CB650 and CB650R.

6 mins

THE COST OF INSURANCE

Are you wondering why bikes are getting harder and dearer to insure? Read this...

2 mins

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