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
‘New era of big value and serious tech’
Get dirty at the NEC
‘Suzuki want to double sales’ • UK boss reveals bold target as prices are cut across range
GSX-R PRICING REMAINS FIXED
Big fanfare for silent dirt bike • KTM Freeride E to arrive later this month
Ministers snub bikes • Government transport strategy leaves motorcycling in the background… yet again
Safe start to the season • Derbyshire hosts events to boost rider safety in the county
Sammy snaps up four more historic racers
DEALS OF THE WEEK • MCN’s Nye Davis sniffs out bikes at the best prices
Are fuel prices impacting biking? • MCN readers reveal how extra cost at the pumps is actually seeing us ride more
What a Bonnie baby • Single-cylinder Triumph Bonneville 400 spotted testing
BUY IT NOW • Our used bike anorak reveals this week’s smartest buys
‘Let down by being left out’ • Vulnerability isn’t just down to lack of protection, transport strategy plays its part says Mark Jaffe of Phoenix Rider Training…
Krazy Horse ride into battle • Firm enters Enfield’s Busted Knuckles Build Off
Women v Storm Dave
Staffs Biker Down return
Scott Leathers closes • Long-running UK specialists shut after more than 40 years
THE FIGHT AGAINST FAKE BIKE KIT • Our industry insider helps you steer clear of substandard safety gear
THIS WEEK‘S HOT DEALS BARGAIN HUNTER • MCN product guru, Tommy Begley, hunts down this week‘s hottest online bargains. Get them while you can!
NEW KIT JUST IN
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The sound of silence • MCN visit the lab key to Cardo‘s cutting-edge intercom technology
HOW CARDO‘S ANC WORKS
Get yourself a bit on the side • BSA outfit is ready to ride away at £8995
Talking point
MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered
PRECIOUS METAL YOUR BIKES • Show us your pride and joy
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WIN Ride it all at Moto Fest • We‘re giving away 20 pairs of Full Access tickets to biking‘s hottest new festival
‘Top management in Honda were not happy being beaten by Ducati’ • Former Honda chief development rider, ex-Honda Racing UK boss, and Bonhams specialist writes for MCN
THE GOOD OLD DAYS!
HEAD TO LAKELAND WILDLIFE OASIS, MILNTHORPE Take a ride on the wild side • Bit of animal magic at this café with a difference
YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing
KEEP ON EXPLORING… • Brilliant events and locations to visit on your bike this week
‘A classic biking route in the Borders’ • Simon Weir brings Scotland and England together in one cracking route
WHAT’S ON • YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK’S BIKING EVENTS
TOP OF THE STOPS • More venues with furry friends…
Head to the home of British drag racing • Springspeed Nationals opens the new season
MCN PIT STOP BREW CREW • Latest snaps from your biking adventures
CARRY THE WORLD...