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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

‘It must be something in the water…’

It’s business as usual… • KTM launch single-cylinder 390 and 125 SMC R models despite cash crisis

Get ready to see red

Tiny SMs get clever

End of road for Day of Champs • Schedule forces end of charity special

‘The idea came in a dream…’ • Engineer turns scrap R6 into steampunk penny farthing

‘It’s just like a tall quad’

DEALS OF THE WEEK • MCN’s Nye Davis sniffs out bikes at the best prices

Fighting the fraudsters • Protective clothing expert launches online petition to tackle uncertified riding kit

Bike cop honoured

Countywide vision • CCTV database helps West Mids cops crack down on thefts

More bikes registered

Scalpel gets sharpened • KTM update 790 Duke naked to meet Euro5+ regulations

Boost your bike skills • With National Highways’ invaluable brand-new BikerTek riding skills hub

Tera for all terrains • Bimota tourer gains a hint of high-speed off-road prowess

‘Does TFC Bobber hold its value?’ • Our used bike anorak reveals this week’s smartest buys

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!

Bid on box-fresh Blade

NEW KIT JUST IN

Retro-fit radar kit • Plug-and-play safety system gives you eyes in the back of your head

MCN NEXT WEEK

Shared vision • Honda work with Swedish start-up on Euro swappable battery programme

Tales from the trails • Charley Boorman gets set to share stories from his global epics as he heads up the Adventure Base Camp stage at the Devitt Insurance MCN London Show

Top stars, new metal and more

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST BIKE • A blast down memory lane

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Create a buzz in 2025 • Win a Vmoto TSx twist-and-go worth £3099 plus an LS2 riding kit bundle to get your year, or that of a young motorcycling wanabee, off to the best possible start

‘As I pulled into the pits at Suzuka, I realised Tadao Baba had been following me!’ • Former Honda chief development rider, ex-Honda Racing UK boss, and Bonhams specialist writes for MCN

‘TELL US MORE ABOUT BABA’

HEAD TO CHOPPERS CAFÉ, MARLBOROUGH ‘Coming in from all angles’ • Come by bike… or land a microlight in the field

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

THIS WEEKEND

WHAT’S ON • YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK’S BIKING EVENTS

MILEAGE HUNTERS • #R5K members remember their best rides of 2024

Excess all areas • With 30-litre tanks, big engines, flagship tech and all-day comfort, we pitch 2025’s premium adventure bikes head-to-head in the Peaks…

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