Kevin Ash on the 916
First published in 1994, this review of the original Ducati 916 would have been a huge deal for Kevin Ash. Not only did the bike define an epoch, but it came shortly after his move from the then-indy Fast Bikes … Continued
See you later, Kev
Friend, respected colleague, occasional mentor and respected journalist Kevin Ash has died following a motorcycle crash in South Africa. A Fast Bikes alum, Kevin later contributed to The Sunday Telegraph and MCN, where his unsurpassed technical knowledge and ability to … Continued
MotoGP vs Formula One, on ice
The concluding event of the Ducati and Ferrari team’s 2013 premier saw riders Nicky Hayden, Andrea Dovizioso and Andrea Ioannone take on drivers Felipe Masa, Marc Gene, Giancarlo Fisichella and Luca Badoer in an ice kart race. Who’s fastest?
Riding Out The Storm
Photo Credit: greenfr0g Every december, the rainy season begins in Jakarta and the torrential downpours are begin to cause flooding. With flood waters rising over river banks and flood gates, water quickly spills into the streets, clogging and stopping traffic. … Continued
Custom: Hammarhead Wayward
“The goal of the V7 Wayward was to create a bike that could take on the urban commute with appropriate functionality, then break free for fast and light travel, describes James Hammarhead of his latest creation. Based on a Moto … Continued
Back in the saddle
Back in October, Adey and I both managed to put ourselves in the hospital within a few days of each other. Now, within the last few days, we’re both back to operating at close to normal capacity. That’s me in … Continued
Developing the new GS
The follow-up to BMW’s most successful motorcycle yet, the new, liquid-cooled 2013 BMW R1200GS had to be a thorough project. But how much effort really went in? The answer might surprise you.