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LIGHTER, FASTER, SMARTER MORE POKE, MORE REVS ADDED CARBON AND WINGS M-SPORT BRAKES AND TECH ... AND YES, IT DOES HAVE HEATED GRIPS
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IT’S THE NEWS! Upfront ........................................... 10 All the latest gossip from the world of motorcycling.
GEARED UP!
New Products ................................. 12
What’s new in the world.
Tried Out ......................................... 14 Testing out the hottest gear.
THE KNOWLEDGE
Used Bike Guide .............................54
On the hunt for a Ducati Panigale 959? Well here’s what you need to know…
YOUR LIFE ON BIKES
You and Yours .................................86 All of your adventures.
Chatter ............................................88 A spread dedicated to the best readers in the world…
WORKSHOP
Know Your… helmet testing ..........90
We go behind the scenes to see what helmet tests really are.
COLUMNISTS
Neave Twins....................................94
We catch up with Tim, who’s now a Superstock 1000 race winner!
Gaz Johnson....................................96 Gaz is still up to no good…
Christian Iddon ...............................97 Back in title contention!
Steve Parrish...................................98
Parrish sets the world right.
TESTS
Ultimate Sports Bike – The Finale ..22
BMW, Honda, Aprilia. Which will reign supreme?
Tall Rounders ..................................38 How much fun can you have on these middleweight tourers?
FEATURES
BMW M 1000 RR ............................. 16 Everything you need to know about the new missile from BMW…
Behind the ‘Blade ...........................60
We go behind the scenes to discover how Honda Racing have been so successful with the new Fireblade.
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WORDS: DANGEROUS IM AGES: JA MIE ’S AY M Y N A ME ’ MORRIS
ULTIMATE TE SPORTSBIKE 2020 Having scrapped it out on the road, the dyno and against the data, these three weapons earned their place in 2020’s USB track final. The question is: which has got the minerals to reach that top step?
APRILIA RSV4 1100 FACTORY
This winged wonder always warms our cockles. It packs a stonking V4 motor that’s just as good on the road as it is on track. Great handling and top-drawer tech are also in its arsenal. For 2020 Öhlins Gen.2 electronic suspension was added to the mix, along with this funky paint scheme.
HONDA CBR1000RR-R SP
Box-fresh for 2020, Honda completely changed its Fireblade philosophy with this extraordinary offering. Track performance is its focus, with HRC-inspired electronics, handling and the most powerful ‘Blade motor ever making this a genuine contender in the toughest of sectors.
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