Fast Bikes

FANCY A TASTE OF THE EXOTIC?

A First World War army barracks in the heart of Sheffield city centre isn’t where you would expect to see a bike shop. But The Bike Specialists isn’t a normal bike shop. It’s a veritable treasure trove of performance and investment motorcycles, which would have any collector or bike enthusiast drooling from the moment they set foot in the spotless showroom.

The first thing that you notice is the smorgasbord of Ducatis parked line abreast along the length of the room. Dave told us why they are so popular: “We don’t have a particular penchant for Ducatis per

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