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
‘Seeing history being made at Norton HQ’
Triumph’s £65 400s
New brands. Big impact • New challengers start to shake up the UK motorcycle market
LOWER-COST ALTERNATIVE
Dealer’s young technician plea • Firm wants industry to help young talent
Rideout for Iran detainees • Family of jailed Brits call on bikers to show support in London on May 20
Help keep them flying • Lifesaving charity launches £8.2m emergency appeal
Indian at Brooklands
DEALS OF THE WEEK • MCN’s Nye Davis sniffs out bikes at the best prices
Dakar reps break cover
Norton V4s ready to roll • New Manx R superbikes spotted at Solihull HQ
Enfield hit the Apex • Sportier Guerrilla 450 single coming to the UK from £4995
BUY IT NOW • Our used bike anorak reveals this week’s smartest buys
Classics are easy pickings • Historic machines aren’t all worth a million like the MV Agusta sold last week, but that doesn’t make them less attractive to thieves
Speed Triple winner crowned • Reader bags Triumph with MCN Compare
Make a date with H-D
New Honda gear from Ixon
Moped museum heist • Norwich classic bike collection falls victim to overnight raid
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
MCN NEXT WEEK
Soaking up the pressure • How Continental’s new belt design helps you lap up trackdays without dropping the PSI
CONVINCING THE CUSTOMERS
Talking point
MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered
PRECIOUS METAL YOUR BIKES • Show us your pride and joy
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‘Without passionate people putting the effort in, there’d be no grassroots bike sport’ • Former BSB racer, and Guinness World Record holder in MCN every month
HOLLYWOOD MEETS THE MOUNTAIN
HEAD TO THE SUPER SAUSAGE, NORTHAMPTON ‘Bikers come from all over’ • This Northants venue is as welcoming as ever
Find the best MCN Pit Stops and join the Brew Crew
YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing
KEEP ON EXPLORING… • Brilliant events and locations to visit on your bike this week
’It’s just much more fun than Applecross’ • Simon Weir heads north to see the best of Scotland’s roads
WHAT’S ON • YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK’S BIKING EVENTS
TOP OF THE STOPS • Landmark pit stops
Malle beach race • Malle takes its special style of racing to the sand
MCN PIT STOP BREW CREW • Latest snaps from your biking adventures
THE WORLD ON YOUR SHOULDERS
‘Don’t let Guy ride that bike…’ • In his latest book, out tomorrow, Guy Martin recalls his high-stakes, high-speed, challenge as he tries to break 300mph…
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