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That time again…

DUCATI SHARPENS ITS PANIGALE V4 S FOR 2027

IN THE GREEN CORNER… • 2027's fresh metal is coming in thick and fast, with Kawasaki's return of the H2 proving a treat we weren't expecting, while those after a middleweight sporting option can feast their eyes on an enhanced Ninja 650.

IN THE RED CORNER… • Honda's commitment to the sports bike scene has been bolstered with an all-new middleweight, and the refinement of an icon.

BEAST UNLEASHED • Just when you thought the 1390 Super Duke R was as crazy as super nakeds get, along comes the track-only version…

PRE-LOVED NAKEDS • Want big naked-bike thrills without remortgaging the house? We've rounded up four bargain-priced bruisers packing serious performance, proper character and shedloads to salivate over…

BRIT GRIT: TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1050 RS

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW…

SOPHISTICATED SPEED: BMW S1000R

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW…

BEAST MODE: KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW…

FUN FACTORY: YAMAHA MT-10

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW…

RETRO REBOOT… • Take one Hornet, strip away the modern bling, chuck on some ‘80s styling and call it retro. Simple, right? Well, Honda has gone considerably further than that.

It's all in the DNA • For the all-new 2004 Fireblade, Honda took inspiration from its dominant RC211V MotoGP bike.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW…

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DIRTY MINDED… • Chunky tyres, wide bars and flat-track styling give Triumph's Tracker 400 plenty of attitude. Thankfully, there's more to this affordable little single than just looking the part.

RUST TO REDEMPTION: SUZUKI TL1000R PROJECT • With winter on the horizon, we figured there was no time like the present to whip the covers off our TL1000R project. Expect excuses, bloody knuckles and occasional despair as we attempt to bring the V-twin brute back to life…

BORN FROM A V-TWIN REVOLUTION

OLIVER LONGTERMER SUZUKI GSX-8T

SIR ALAN LONGTERMER BMW R1300 RS SE ASA

BRUCE WILSON LONGTERMER YAMAHA R9

GAVIN GREWAL

Legal EU TRACK DAYS • What happens if you have an accident on a Euro trackday?

Christian Iddon

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