Practical Sportsbikes Magazine Subscription

12 issues per year

Welcome Gift Offer

Receive an Oximiser 900 worth £49.99 when you subscribe to Practical Sportsbikes today!*

*Available to UK customers only. T&C's apply

Practical Sportsbikes and Performance Bikes have united to create the biggest, best and most complete magazine for owners, enthusiasts and builders of performance motorcycles of all eras.

Practical Sportsbikes Magazine Subscription

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Welcome Gift Offer

Receive an Oximiser 900 worth £49.99 when you subscribe to Practical Sportsbikes today!*

*Available to UK customers only. T&C's apply

Skip to the beginning of the images gallery

12 issues per year

About this magazine

In reaching a landmark 100 issues, Practical Sportsbikes has become synonymous with the greatest bikes of the 1970s, 80s and 90s. The all-new Practical Sportsbikes will continue to major on restorations, modification, repairs and events, but with the added bonus of a dedicated Performance Bikes section including first rides of the latest bikes, buying advice and sport and technology. Practical Sportsbikes is now the ultimate sportsbike magazine, and we’re sure you won’t want to miss it every month.

In each issue of Practical Sportsbikes magazine, you will find:

Project bikes section

Our favourite bikes section

Special one-off builds

Classified listings, so you can find your next bike

Readers restorations: Your chances to be in the mag

Workshop tips

Whether you're looking for the latest digital edition or a monthly subscription, if you're in to Fizzies or FireBlades, Z1s or ZXRs, Slingshots or Jotas, Practical Sportsbikes magazine is the one for you.

Welcome Gift

Subscribe to Practical Sportsbikes today from £42.90 and we'll send you an Oximiser 900 worth £49.99!*

Oximiser 900 can be left permanently connected to provide guaranteed long term battery care.

Suitable for most 12V battery types up to 30Ah, including Gel, MF and Acid batteries. Heavily discharged batteries as low as 4.1V can be charged if the battery is not damaged. Do not use on Lithium batteries.

6 Stage battery management system:

Polarity check:
Checks the battery leads have been connected correctly

Battery Analysis:
Assesses battery & determines best charging method

Bulk Fast Charge:
Charges at a fast rate to bring the battery to approximately 85% capacity

Absorption Charge:
Lowers the charge rate & gives a topping charge to ensure the battery is charged to 100%

Voltage Check:
Hourly voltage checks assess battery health

Maintain Mode:
Applies an appropriate charge if voltage drops outside acceptable limits to ensure the battery voltage and condition remains perfect

Delivery Information

When will my first issue arrive?

Print magazine subscriptions will either start with the next available issue or the issue you selected at the checkout. Although we will do our utmost to ensure that your magazine is delivered at the same time it is available in the shops (or sooner) it is possible on some occasions it may be unavoidably delayed. If this is the case, we would ask that you please allow an extra 5 days for delivery before contacting us. Delivery of print magazines to subscribers outside of the UK takes up to 15 working days (excludes weekends and Public Holidays).

For a digital subscriptions, as soon as your subscription has been confirmed by an confirmation email, you will be able to access the latest issue. From that point onwards, you will receive all future issues as long as your subscription remains active. Please note that you will not be able to access any of the issues that came out prior to the start of your subscription.

How long does it take for magazines to arrive (outside of the United Kingdom)?

Outside of the UK - Speed of delivery to subscribers outside the UK obviously depends on the quality of service provided by the various organizations along the way. The following airmail delivery times should be calculated from the date the magazine is published and are approximate: Delivery of print magazines to subscribers outside of the UK takes up to 15 working days (excludes weekends and Public Holidays)

Magazine subscriptions with a welcome gift

If you purchase a subscription which has a gift included, please allow up to 28 days for delivery of the gift, which is sent under separate cover from the magazine. If you bought the subscription as a gift for someone else, any gifts will be delivered to you, the purchaser. We are currently unable to send gifts direct to the magazine recipient.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I'm buying as a gift, do you send anything to the recipient?

Yes, if you have the email address of the recipient, we can send an e-card at the time of purchase or on a date of your choice. Please note that if your gift subscription comes with a welcome gift, the welcome gift will be sent to you to give to the recipient or to keep for yourself.

Which issue will my subscription start from?/When will my first magazine arrive?

When you place your order, you will be able to choose the start issue of your subscription and the expected delivery date will be shown.

How do I renew my magazine subscription?

If you paid for your subscription as a one-off payment by using either your credit/debit card, PayPal or cheque we will send you a reminder before the end of your subscription. Whether you are taking a subscription out for yourself or as a gift, nothing will be sent to the recipient unless the subscription expires.

You can check the status of your subscription and renew all of your orders here by clicking on the 'Renew' section in your online account. To log in go to: https://www.greatmagazines.co.uk/Solo/Account/Login

If you have not yet registered, you can do this by going to: https://www.greatmagazines.co.uk/solo/account/register

Please note if you pay by a recurring payment method such as Direct Debit, continuous credit card or recurring PayPal you do not need to renew your subscription as your contract will continue until you cancel it with ourselves and your bank.

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When will my welcome gift arrive?

If your subscription comes with a welcome gift, this will be sent out separately from the magazine. Please allow up to 28 days for delivery of your welcome gift.

I’m buying this as a gift subscription, where will my welcome gift be sent?

If your gift subscription comes with a welcome gift, the welcome gift will be sent to you to give to the recipient or keep for yourself.

The newsstand edition of the magazine has a cover-mounted gift, do I get the same with my subscription copy?

Unfortunately due to logistics and costs it is not always possible to include the newsstand gift with the subscription issue. To compensate subscribers receive a discount price for their magazines over the year.