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
‘We’re on the brink of the TT going global’
Honda set in stone
TT’s big moment • TT boss hails a ‘generational opportunity’ as filming begins for Channing Taum’s new Isle of Man movie
NOT THE FIRST TT FILM
Ducati launch 100 Collection • Special liveries celebrate different eras
Vincent’s deBolex • Bespoke bike builder deBolex reimagine landmark Black Shadow superbike
Biker film debuts in UK • Gritty motorcycle drama to appear at London film fest in June
Off-road plan at Bimota UK
DEALS OF THE WEEK • MCN’s Nye Davis sniffs out bikes at the best prices
Harley aim at the masses • American brand hope to cash in on small-capacity sales
MCL free with Indian
‘Your bike could go to Moscow…’ • Dr Ken German reveals how a proposed law in Russia could see bikes stolen from the UK given new IDs behind the Iron Curtain
Shed’s heaven in the capital • Bike Shed Moto Show is a scorching success
Charity hits £100K
University challenge
TT theft action plan • Fresh measures to keep bikes safe passing through Liverpool
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
Honda reveal blown future • Tech details on new V3R emerge, along with hint of more supercharged motors to come
THE START OF THINGS TO COME?
Meet Animus One • Royal Enfield Classic 650 like you’ve never seen it before
BUY IT NOW • Our used bike anorak reveals this week’s smartest buys
Talking point
MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered
PRECIOUS METAL YOUR BIKES • Show us your pride and joy
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‘Hot weather and a Yamaha YL1 transport me back to the summer of 1976’ • Engineering expert and creator of brilliantly bonkers bikes in MCN every month
IF THE SCREW FITS…
HEAD TO THE WHITE HARE CAFÉ, KIRKBY STEPHEN ‘Great food, clean visor…’ • Side order of Muc Off cleaner at this ace stop
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
‘Fabulous when it’s quiet’ • Simon Weir skirts the south coast in his latest ride
WHAT’S ON • YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK’S BIKING EVENTS
TOP OF THE STOPS • Quaint biking cafés
MotoFest Coventry • City goes to town on all things automotive
MCN PIT STOP BREW CREW • Latest snaps from your biking adventures
PUT EVERYTHING BEHIND YOU…
Barking at the big dogs • CFMoto’s new flagship 1000 MT-X lands in the meaty part of the adventure bike sector – does it have what it takes?
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