TESTS
2020 Ducati V4S..............................20 Frodo has been to the launch of the new Duke.
Triumph Speed Triples....................28 ...then and now. Boothy’s been pitching old against new.
Reader’s Ride ..................................42
Scott Cowdry and his 899 make an appearance this issue. He tells us what it’s like living with the middleweight Duke.
Spurt Production ............................48 In 1994 the Ducati 916 was released… read what we said about it back then.
Hypersport Hoops...........................62 Track-focused rubber is more popular than ever nowadays, so Frodo went to find out which brands’ tyres are the best.
FEATURES
Ten with… ......................................40 Tommy Bridewell. The Ducati rider tells us what it’s like to be a BSB front runner.
Project Mille… ............................... 76 Dangerous Bruce has bought himself an Aprilia Mille, and it’s in a bit of a state.
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IT’S THE NEWS
Upfront............................................ 10 We take a look at some of the tastiest new bikes for 2020.
GEARED UP
Products.......................................... 14 All the latest, coolest and trickest products.
THE KNOWLEDGE
Used Buyer’s Guide......................... 70 Everything you need to know when buying a Suzuki GSX-S1000.
Track Craft ......................................88 How to make the most of your trackdays, with ex BSB rider Dean Ellison.
Legal .............................................. 104 FBs Legal Clinic with Andrew Dalton.
YOUR LIFE ON BIKES
Addiction.........................................56
This month’s centrefold is a carbon Kawasaki to die for.
You & Yours.....................................94 All of your latest adventures!
Chatter ............................................96
It’s only fair we give the best readers in the world a page of their own!
WORKSHOP
Daytime MOTs ................................82 What you need to do if you are thinking about running your track bike on the road.
Know Your… ...................................92
Datatag – what is it and how can it keep your bike safe?
RACE SECTION
Superstock Racing ..........................98
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With showroom spec bikes getting faster, what does it take to turn one into a ‘superstock’ racer?
Pit Pass.......................................... 106 All the latest from the BSB, WSBK and MotoGP paddocks.
COLUMNISTS
Christian Iddon ..............................111
He’s signed for the biggest team in the BSB paddock; the hard work starts now.
Neave twins .................................. 112 Tom’s on the road to recovery and looking forward to getting out on his new ‘Blade.
Gary Johnson ................................ 113 It might be the off season, but Gaz hasn’t stopped.
Steve Parrish................................. 114 Parrish’s take on all things bike racing.
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FEATURE
DUCATI DIARIES; SCOTT COWDRY COWDRY’S S 899 PANIGALE
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Fast Bikes reader Scott Cowdry tells us exactly what it’s like to live with an 899 Panigale.
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READERS RIDE
TECH DATA
2014 Ducati Panigale 899 ENGINE
Type: Bore x Stroke: Compression: Fuelling: Claimed power: Claimed torque:
899cc, L-Twin, DOHC, 100 x 57.2mm 12.5:1 Electronic fuel injection 148bhp@10,750rpm 99Nm@9000rpm
ELECTRONICS
RBW/Riding Modes: Traction Control: ABS: Quickshifter: Wheelie Control: Launch Control: Autoblipper:
Yes/Three Yes Yes Yes No No No
CHASSIS
Frame: Front suspension: Rear suspension: Front brakes: Rear brakes:
Monocoque aluminium 43mm Showa fully adjustable forks Fully adjustable Sachs monoshock 2 x 320mm discs, four-piston Brembo calipers 245mm disc, two-piston caliper
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: Seat height: Wet weight: Fuel capacity:
1426mm 830mm 169kg 17 litres
INFO
Price: From:
£ 8000 The internet
MEET SCOTT
This self-employed builder hasn’t been riding bikes as long as some, but what he lacks in experience, he makes up for in enthusiasm. A self-confessed Ducati fanboy, his 899 takes pride of place in his garage, but there is an R6 track bike in there too; an R6 that he plans on racing with No Limits Racing this season. Good luck Scott, we’ll see you there!
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