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
Do you really need that clutch lever?
Guzzi's hot new deals
Licence reforms on the agenda • MPs address MCIA conference and pledge to consider changes to UK motorcycle tests
Taylor-made track learning • Mackenzie heads new BMW bootcamp
Excess all areas • Harley-Davidson launch new line of top-flight CVO models for 2024
H-D's cruise brothers • Street Glide and Road Glide bag a host of touring updates
DEALS OF THE WEEK • MCN's Nye Davis sniffs out bikes at the best prices
Honda Hornet on tour • Sources in Japan suggest this four- cylinder sports-tourer is on the way
Naked aggression • Krämer launch Hooligan racer based on top-spec GP2-890R
JON URRY BUY IT NOW • Our used bike anorak reveals this week's smartest buys
Cops clamp down • Police on the war path against anti-social riders on illegal bikes
Kit grows with them
Feeling corkscrewed
Build your own H2R!
Suzuki Live revs up • Cadwell Park set to host track action, live music and top stars
Ducatis at Donington
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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Gears are a box of tricks • Kymco patent ‘virtual’ gearbox that feels just like the real thing
Two-year MoT plan is junked • Cost-cutting proposal rejected after motor industry raises safety concerns
Ride a 2024 Honda at the London Show! • Get on board a brand new Honda at the Devitt Dnsurance MCN London Motorcycle Show next month
Talking point
MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered
YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST BIKE • A blast down memory lane Send your first bike pics to: yourpics@motorcyclenews.com
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HEAD TO GILKS’ GARAGE CAFÉ, WARWICKSHIRE ‘A spot to get your full service' • A hub of motoring history with banging brekkies
YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing
Eight-mile high • This forest road packs a lot into a short distance and is one of the Dales’ best
WHAT'S ON • YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK'S BIKING EVENTS
THIS WEEK
MILEAGE HUNTERS • #R5K members chasing their riding goals
GET INVOLVED AND RIDE MORE IN 2024 • You can still become an R5k member-simply ride your bike and tell people about it!
It's great, but… • …Suzuki haven't gone far enough with the new GSX-S1000GX
DIVE IN TO THE DETAIL
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INGE STOLL • The champion sidecar racer who paved the way for women to compete on the Isle of Man TT
MAKING TRACKS • The Brits weren't far behind her…
IT'S NEW BUT IS IT WORTH IT? Little bike, big character • Triumph's impressive new Speed 400 punches well above its weight (and price)
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‘On my day I'm as good as anybody in the world' • 2023 marked the end of an era for...