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
'Brad and Kyle are a lesson to everyone'
New ink for Honda 650s
Seven-bike shake-up • Triumph reveal major refresh to their modern classic range ahead of huge launch season debut
SCRAMBLER 1200 XE UPDATES
New tech and larger tank for cruiser duo
World Raid gets smarter • Rugged Ténéré 700 now equipped with lean-sensitive electronics
New owners for Indian • Polaris sell majority stake in brand to a private equity firm
Harry's big garage sale
DEALS OF THE WEEK • MCN’s Nye Davis sniffs out bikes at the best prices
Boost for the south
New Z in town • Kawasaki take the wraps off new Z650 S ahead of January arrival
Trials with torque • Electric Motion ePure Factor-e has over 1000lb.ft on tap
BUY IT NOW • Our used bike anorak reveals this week’s smartest buys
BRING BACK MY BONNIE TO ME…
Homage to Harrison • Special Fireblade SP marks Dean’s TT success
Calendar for charity
Whiteways cafe to close
End of Imps displays • Bikes, kit, and memorabilia sold off amid charity closure
THE FIGHT AGAINST FAKE BIKE KIT • Our industry insider helps you steer clear of substandard safety gear
BARGAIN HUNTER • MCN product guru, Ben Clarke, hunts down this week’s hottest online bargains. Get them while you can!
NEW KIT JUST IN
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Twist-and-go manual • Yamaha NMAX 155 scooter gets downshift and engine braking control
Super rugged new disc locks • Latest Hiplok kit defeats angle grinders
DAVE HANCOCK • Former Honda chief development rider, ex-Honda Racing UK boss, and Bonhams specialist writes for MCN
Talking point
MCN LAW • Your trickey legal questions answered
YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST BIKE • A blast down memory lane
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HEAD TO BAFFLE HAUS, PONTYPOOL 'So good, they did it again' • Baffle Haus is the perfect gateway to the Beacons
YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing
KEEP ON EXPLORING… • Brilliant events and locations to visit on your bike this week
Bringing down the Haus • Richard Newland swoops though South Wales for a Baffle Haus cuppa
WHAT'S ON • YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK'S BIKING EVENTS
TOP OF THE STOPS • Explore these Welsh wonders
National Motorcycle Museum LIVE • Head to Birmingham this weekend for fire-ups, celebrity talks, classics and loads more besides
MCN PIT STOP BREW CREW • Latest snaps from your biking adventures
CLASSIC LOOKS FOR CLASSY RIDERS
The perfect balance • KTM 990 RC R ‘next gen’ supersport weapon shines on the road and track
MORE THAN JUST A FAIRED 990 DUKE
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IT'S NEW BUT IS IT WORTH IT? The ultimate in Harley excess • Bagger race rep, the CVO Road Glide ST Hot Lap has more of everything – as you'd expect for £48,495
FEAST YOUR EYES
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