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MCN

Mar 12 2025
Magazine

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

‘R9 could help snare the next generation’

Brits go big… • Wigan-based Langen launch crowdfund plan to open up world market and boost production

Bike Shed to Dubai

NO MORE 250cc TWO STROKES

Moto2 tribute could be yours • Exclusive Street Triple RS up for grabs

Foggy honoured at FoS • Goodwood Festival of Speed to celebrate four-time WSBK champion Carl Fogarty

‘Very significant risk’ • Court issues £10,000 fine over potentially deadly helmets

Jerez hit by serious flood

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

Ducati on the road

Ride out to help out • Biking-based mental health charity launch new treasure hunt-style café challenge with the chance to win a Kawasaki roadster

HONDA CONFIRM TURBO GP BIKE

Bag a slice of history… • …as Haynes host a major auction this week

Fighting for change

TT race fans meet heroes

Hard enduro on rocks • Off-road series may be cancelled after failing to secure backer

Win a GSX-8R! • By simply grabbing yourself an insurance quote at MCN Compare you could become the proud owner of MCN's Sportsbike of the Year, the sensational Suzuki GSX-8R

CRF is Dakar ready • Honda announce limited-run rally bike in HRC factory trim

BUY IT NOW • 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!

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

NEW KIT JUST IN

MCN NEXT WEEK

Triple… but not as we know it • Yamaha hybrid blends a petrol engine with not one but two electric motors

WHY IT'S DIFFERENT TO KAWASAKI

Cruising down the twisties • Pirelli launch new Diablo Powercruiser tyres using sportsbike-derived tech

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

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

MCN

DAVE HANCOCK • Former Honda chief development rider, ex-Honda Racing UK boss, and Bonhams specialist writes for MCN

‘ALL OVER THE SHOP!’

HEAD TO TEA @ THE SHEE ‘The gateway to the NC500’ • This Cairngorms spot will set you up for a top ride

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 2025 • You can still become an R5k member – simply ride your bike and tell people about it!

What took you so long? • The all-new Yamaha R9 is finally here… and it's a proper cracker!

TECH SPOTLIGHT

MCN VERDICT

WHAT'S NEW AND HAS IT WORKED? Bagger load of performance • New Indian Chieftain PowerPlus Limited dials up the power and tech...

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Languages

  • English