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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

'Is biking's love affair with leathers over?'

Vision for the future

The X-factor • Ducati add to their cruiser line-up with muscular new XDiavel V4

Guy gearing up for Speed Show • TV star heads to Elvington this weekend

Doing it for Dave • Late Hairy Bikers star's BSA goes up for auction as widow aims to carry on legacy

Biker fought the law… • …and the law won. Ban for Blade rider who tried to outrun cops

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

Showtime in the city • Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show welcomes thousands… and biking royalty too

Birthday suit special

Kids' off-roaders hit by ram raid • Search is on after thieves steal van load in just four minutes

Bike registrations drop • Worst start to sales year since 2021 for British dealerships

BUY IT NOW • Our used bike anorak reveals this week's smartest buys

Resto racer reborn • Whitham restores Yamaha YZR500 GP bike to former glory

THE FIGHT AGAINST FAKE BIKE KIT • Our industry insider helps you steer clear of substandard safety gear

BARGAIN HUNTER • MCN product guru, Justin Hayzelden, hunts down this week's hottest online bargains. Get them while you can!

NEW KIT JUST IN

MCN NEXT WEEK

Leather-free protection • As worn by Scott Redding and you can just stick it in the wash after the race

Back on a bike • Paralysed motorcyclist gets back in the saddle thanks to top training school

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

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

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JAMES WHITHAM • Two-time British champion turned commentator writes for MCN every month

LOOKS AWFUL, GOES FASTER…

'Thinking outside the box' • Try this shipping container with a biking twist

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 • #RSK members chasing their riding goals

GET INVOLVED AND RIDE MORE IN 2025 • You can still become an R5k member – simply ride your bike and tell people about it!

The sweet spot • How a 35bhp power reduction and 17kg weight loss have made Ducati's Panigale V2 the ultimate supersport

TECH SPOTLIGHT

'Why 118bhp is just right'

Take the high road • Tall-rounders offer comfort, speed, and exceptional handling in a single package – but which is best?

TALL-ROUNDER DETAIL

Want to save cash?

DIVE IN TO THE DETAIL

'Seriously tempting'

GET READY FOR WSBK 2025! • Everything you need to know ahead of the championship kicking off this weekend

2025 RULES EXPLAINED

'Toprak could win everything!' • Our panel of expert pundits share predictions for the season ahead

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