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Triumph's new king • New Speed Triple RS gets more power and tech and takes over as Triumph's sporty flagship

Go Show's Bimota for sale • The Bimota SB8K that Anthony Gobert rode to an astounding win in 2000 has gone to auction. Someone could have got a bona fide piece of WSB history…

One VERY careful owner • Bike reader sells his zero-miles Yamaha RD500LC on eBay for £36,100

Half-pint hooligan • New KTM 390 SMC R brings a refreshing dash of lunacy to the A2 licence-friendly party

Wheelspin at 182.5mph • This issue has plenty of ace Ducatis, but surely none as crackers as this: a shed-built turbo 998 that beat a world speed record by 18mph

Cheerio, desmo • Ducati's latest V-twin ditches desmodromic valve gear. Boo… However, this is also the motor that guarantees a future for their signature layout. Jamie Turner takes a long look at the 'New V2'

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

'Memories of real GP bikes – and Sheene “waving” to Roberts'

The next generation

THE RISE AND RISE OF • Three decades ago Ducati had a reputation for pricey rarities that were costly to run and fond of roadside assistance. Now they're the biggest force in biking. Here's how and why

When less is more… • Multistrada V2 S debuts Ducati's new 890cc V-twin. Sometimes, smaller is better…

'I say to Gigi, if you were a rider I would be scared!' • Some people call Gigi Dall'Igna the Marc Marquez of the MotoGP pit lane – win by any means necessary. Next season the pair will make such a mighty partnership in the Ducati factory team that some paddock insiders predict Marquez's rivals won't see which way he went…

A Winter's (Trans Moroccan) Trail • Dickie Fincher has bought himself a Ducati DesertX Rally and wants to go and play in the desert. Now he just needs to find one. How handy that a new cross-country trail has just opened somewhere warm…

'More advanced electronics than in MotoGP' • Ducati's new Panigale V4 S has bewildering deep-learning electronic rider aids. To see if they really do work, we take to a treacherous low-grip surface in the lashing rain…

Performance & panniers • Speed and handling with comfort and practicality? You're spoilt for choice. Kawasaki's two new 1100s bang heads with Suzuki's duo of all-rounders…

Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE Grand Tourer • Packing the most enormous seat this side of a Bentley Continental but a lot more fun in corners

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT • Suzuki's best ever engine attached to modern suspension and electronics and a comfy seat. What's not to like?

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE Tourer • The new 1100 is liquid smooth and has significantly upped its ride quality. But is that enough to catch the Suzukis?

Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ • Want a GS-style riding position with GSX-R-style power? Don't knock it until you've tried...