RAPID BIKES March Issue.

You know its Phillip Island WSBK time when we have the current WSS champion Andrew Pitt on the cover! Get ready for another exciting month of Rapid as we feature Pitty’s journalistic debut when he heads to Qatar to test the all-new ABS CBR1000RR and 600RR. Is this the way of the future?
The Ed was on hand at the 2009 Big Bang R1 launch at the ’Creek in 40-degree-plus temps and will bring you his report on one of the most anticipated machines of 2009. He also managed to bag a ride on the brand new ZX-6R; we think he might have found a new love…
Rennie brings you his Quick Test on the new XJ6N and S Yamaha and our main feature bike is the Bikecraft 1994 Fireblade ’fighter that has to be seen to be believed.
Troy Maher’s turbo R1 ‘sleeper’ cruises in from sunny Queensland and Johan Henzen gets the surprise of his life when his bike gets the Rapid makeover, without him even knowing!
We welcome a new contributor to Rapid in Paul Bailey with his track-ready Harley Street Rod and Darren Layton brings you his report on one smokin’ hot RZ500.
Our features for March include some crazy Japanese scooter racing, part one of our tribute to tuning legend Ron ‘Balls’ Solomon, Simon Harris’ first time at the drags (on a GSX-R1000 no less!) and we head into part three of our Legends feature rider, Malcolm Campbell.
Mick Withers shows you the final stages of adjusting your valve clearances in Workshop, while in On Track, we bring you a comprehensive preview of the new WSBK season and a personal history of our cover rider, Andrew Pitt.
To top it all off we have our usual columnists Pitty, Wayne Gardner, Shawn Giles and Damian Cudlin, plus helpful hints and tips from people in the know to help you get the best from your bike. You can’t go past this month’s issue of Rapid!