Launched in 1955, MCN has been bringing its readers exclusive news stories about bikes for 60 years. Every week, MCN’s team of expert test riders & journalists will: • Review new and used motorcycles • Help bikers make the very best buying decisions • Provide the latest MotoGP and Superbikes news MCN is also famous for its unrivalled motorcycle sport news and insight. From the white-knuckle world of MotoGP to the elbow-clashing action of World Superbikes and British Superbikes, MCN gives the inside story. There are also thousands of motorcycles for sale in MCN. So if you’re thinking about buying a new machine there’s almost definitely a fantastic bargain waiting to be snapped up!
7 DAYS IN 60 SECONDS • Your whistle-stop tour of this week’s hottest stories
‘The mercury just went off the scale…’
916 tribute’s too popular
Where next for Suzuki? • Boss discusses the future of petrol, electric and alternative solutions
Langen reach for the stars • Brit firm go global with new LightSpeed
Mini Thruxton ready to roll • Triumph/Bajaj tie-up looks set to gain faired 400 retro café racer derivative
‘Pop bang’ car firm fined • Prosecution brought against noise-boosting vehicle mods
PanAm rides across Africa
DEALS OF THE WEEK • MCN’s Chris sniffs out bikes at the best prices
Divvy goes electric • Retired engineer cooks up battery-powered bike… with some help from the internet
Superbike sensation
Kymco join fight against theft • Free Datatool tracker and security markings offered to buyers
City’s champion night • World champions (and MCN readers) descend on Liverpool
No more excuses
THIS WEEK’S HOT DEALS BARGAIN HUNTER • MCN product guru, Justin Hayzelden, hunts down this week’s hottest online bargains. Get them while you can!
NEW KIT JUST IN
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Getting amped up • New MT-09 gets an intake amplifier to enhance the riding soundtrack
New triple set to top 100bhp • CFMoto showcase 675 triple platform
Get adventure ready with Charley Boorman • Broaden your horizons for 2024 at the Devitt Insurance MCN London Show
The Great X-Cape • Moto Morini’s new 1200 V-twin has what it takes to impress
BUY IT NOW • Our used bike anorak reveals this week’s smartest buys
Talking point
MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered
YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST BIKE • A blast down memory lane
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HEAD TO LEGENDS CAFÉ, GT MOTORCYCLES, PLYMOUTH ‘It’s the stuff of legends’ • New bikes and great food, absolute perfection
YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing
THIS WEEK
WHAT’S ON • YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK’S BIKING EVENTS
MILEAGE HUNTERS • #R5K members chasing their riding goals
GET INVOLVED AND RIDE MORE IN 2023 • You can still become an R5k member - simply ride your bike and tell people about it!
Kings of the road • Is BMW’s new R1300GS the best road-biased adventure bike in the business?
SET FOR ADVENTURE
DIVE IN TO THE DETAIL
MCN VERDICT
THE WORLD’S GREATEST BIKES #8 SUZUKI RG500 XR14 • The over-the-counter GP bike that allowed privateers to win 500GPs
SEMINAL MOMENT
Carbon copy • Brabus 1300 R Masterpiece Edition is a Super Duke R Evo dressed to impress
FEAST YOUR EYES
MCN VERDICT
‘Bikes are our secret weapon’ • How one man turned tragedy into a force for good. This is the story of Mental Health Motorbike - the charity that’s using bikes to help get us talking
CHANGING LIVES
Compact cruising • Does Keeway’s small-capacity, sub-£5k V-twin custom bike hit the mark?
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