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’s great to see McGuinness on the Blade again
Cute scoot ready to go
Ready to rule the track… • Ducati hail their new V4 SP2 as the ‘ultimate racetrack machine’
New Indian is fit for a champ • Special FTR marks title number five
Scrambled for life around town • Royal Enfield strip back Himalayan for urban fun
Return of the Dax! • Honda revive their long-lost model in Europe
Bikes back on the box
DEALS OF THE WEEK • MCN’s Chris sniffs out bikes at the best prices
Brits charging ahead • New electric marque Maeving get off to a flying start from their Coventry home
International Women’s Day
A fresh angle on bike security • How easy is it to cut through locks and what can we do about it?
Kickback show returns
BARGAIN HUNTER • Team MCN have been sniffing around for the hottest online bargains. Get them while you can!
NEW KIT JUST IN
MCN NEXT WEEK
Solid-state swap on the way • Gogoro reveal all-new battery with huge increase in performance
WIN AN OXFORD ‘ORIGINAL APPROVED’ BUNDLE!
KAWASAKI TEST FLEET SET FOR MCN FESTIVAL • 15-strong line-up includes the supercharged H2 range and sublime new retro Z650RS
KTM reach for the highest peak • Austrians apply ‘Pikes Peak’ formula to Super Adventure
BUY IT NOW • Our used bike anorak reveals this week’s smartest buys
Roll back the years
‘What I’d buy right now with’ £7500 2021 Aprilia Tuono 660 • FANTASY SHOPPING ON A REAL-WORLD BUDGET
MAKING THE SWITCH • Plugging in to the future of motorcycling
Talking point
‘Make it easier for kids to ride’
MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered
YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST BIKE • A blast down memory lane
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‘Bikers come from miles around’ • Bike Stop has always been the place for top-spec kit but there is more to it than just that
YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing
COMING UP
‘You can feel the history’ • Tim Thompson rides into rural Bucks and Northants via Silverstone
WHAT’S ON • YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK’S BIKING EVENTS
TOP TELLY • MCN’s recommended viewing for the week
It’s Stratford Autojumble time! • Get ready to hunt down some of those rare biking bargains this weekend
MILEAGE HUNTERS • #R5K members chasing their riding goals
Best of all worlds? • Is the Speed Triple RR the perfect blend of superbike and super-naked?
ALL-NEW TEST ROUTES
…but I’d like the bars 25mm higher’
DIVE IN TO THE DETAIL
‘Not as easy to live with as you’d think’
DAVIDE TARDOZZI • Successful racer and passionate manager who says it’s all about creating family
THAT victory celebration
Tiger stalks its prey • The biggest threat to BMW’s GS dominance is the all-new Tiger 1200 GT Pro, and GT Explorer
Tech How new is it?
‘GS-beater? It’s going to be...