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...