This month

WHAT THE REST OF THE TEAM ARE EXCITED BY IN THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE…

Martin Fitz-gibbons Deputy editor

After reading a professional rider’s take on the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R in last month’s RIDE Road Test, I’m just as curious to see what an owner of the legendary ’05/’06 GSX-R thinks of the long-awaited newcomer in this issue’s Old V New feature. PAGE 64

Kev Raymond Features writer

I’m no stranger to trying to carry too much stuff on a bike, usually with a random collection of luggage. How will the team get on trying to pack too much stuff on the long-term test bikes? I can’t wait to see (but I’m sure I’d have beaten them). PAGE 98

Caroline Barrett Editorial assistant

Now I’m riding a shiny red Ducati, my normal love of cleaning and polishing has been dialed up a notch. What’s the best polish to keep my Italian beauty looking its best? I’m sure I’ll find out in this month’s RIDE product test. PAGE 80