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BIKE is packed with road tests of new bikes and inspirational riding stories, with fantastic places, amazing races and extraordinary people. Created by a passionate and expert team of motorcycle riders, Bike makes you feel part of the amazing motorcycling world. Our three main areas of content are... Road tests: We ride and test all the latest bikes, from tourers to retros. Riding: We take motorcycles to the four corners of the UK, and the four corners of the world Extraordinary travel stories: amazing races, extraordinary events and astonishing bike people.

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‘I got distracted for 21 years’ • Despite its cutting-edge looks, this astonishing motorcycle was started back in 2002. Its creator explains why – and how – he finally finished

Unleash your inner Binder • The KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo gets more power, variable valve timing and the MotoGP-esque ability to sink down like a dragster off the line

Sexiest ever V4? • Norton channel their historic triumphs with a new series of special editions. Highlight? Got to be this rotary-styled V4…

‘Exciting but odd’ • Triumph's TF250-X motocross bike claims class-leading power-to-weight but baffles experts with its existence

Boxing clever • BMW's new R12 looks like giving Harley-Davidson's pricey new Sportster a proper headache…

To stay the same, everything must change… • The only thing the new BMW R1300GS engine has in common with its predecessor is that it's a sticky-out twin. Jamie Turner delves inside to reveal all

GET IN GEAR • The latest word in swanky riding gear, desirable bolt-ons and must-have goodies for your pride and joy

‘Haga drifting in spectacular fashion until his tyre was shot’

‘New joy in life’

DREAM BIKES FOR NAFF ALL CASH • Used bike bargains, new bike steals and amazing finance deals. Bike‘s experts reveal the machinery to be getting all flustered about and rushing to buy right now…

‘The iconic 750 I've always craved… for just £2700’ • At last, after 26 years, he's finally bought the bike of his dreams. Mike Armitage explains why a 1998 Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD is the greatest thing you can do with two and a half grand (ish)

Up and running • The 750 hadn't been on the road since 2020. Here are the basics we did to get it out and about again

More dream bikes… • Screaming Suzuki not your bag? Good news: the £1500-£2500 bracket is full of temptation

The defining British bike for £600 • Daytonas were ace, Bonnevilles are great, but the bike that defines Triumph – and supernakeds – is the Speed Triple. Andy Gurski explains how and why his bug-eyed Brit is a standout used-bike dream…

Buying the modern way • We went from small ads to online auctions, but the new way to buy is social media. After having fingers burned, this is what I've learned…

Brand new bikes, bargain basement prices • Waiting for spring to buy your new bike? Don't. With sales targets to hit and next year's intake on the horizon, there's no better time to pester a dealer. Here's our pick of the best new bike discounts…

‘Costs the same as a night in the pub’ • Brand new metal doesn't have to be a dream. Serial bike‑buyer Mark Goodman reveals the joy of PCP…

Mark's tip-top tips

The last survivor of MotoGP's rock ‘n’ roll era – when the paddock partied as hard as it raced • MotoGP team boss turned rider manager Carlo Pernat is the last survivor of GP racing's party era. And man, has the straight-talking Italian got a few stories to tell…

HIGH HOPES • Well equipped, nicely made great...