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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

‘Time for a re-think on chasing bhp?

Leeds trial epic returns

BMW GS revolution • Spy shots point to possible new F650GS twin to rival Ténéré 700

Hislop’s BSB Ducati for sale • Title-winning 998RS up for £180,000

Getting bikes to you… fast • Honda revamp delivery checks to speed up the buying process

Super-rare McPint rep • Invitation-only Fireblade SP to mark 30 years of IoM racing

Dougie looks to the future

DEALS OF THE WEEK • MCN’s Tommy Begley sniffs out bikes at the best prices

M1000RS incoming? • Superbike-engined sports-tourer let slip by official US paperwork

‘How did this get an MoT?’ • There is a reason why the DVSA is trialling photographic MoTs, as tester and used bike dealer Steve Powell explains

From Bangkok to Beaulieu • Expedition ends after 101 days and 13,500 miles

Six arrests over theft

Classic collection at NEC

ZXMoto edge closer • Chinese brand to hit dealers from mid-September with 500RR

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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Laser-focused scrutineering • Portable scanners now decide if racers are legal to within 1mm

WHY ACCURACY MATTERS

Noisy pipe clampdown

Bultaco are back • Spanish brand return with petrol Rally GT 300 adventurer

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 Send your bike pics to: yourpics@motorcyclenews.com

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‘Of all the very special Honda engineers, Baba-San was the best I worked with’ • Former Honda chief development rider, ex-Honda Racing UK boss, and Bonhams specialist writes for MCN

‘AN ON AND OFF TRACK LEGEND’

HEAD TO NELL’S CAFÉ, GRAVESEND ‘I can’t praise them enough’ • How bikes came to the rescue of this Kent café

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

KEEP ON EXPLORING… • Brilliant events and locations to visit on your bike this week

‘Austria at its most inviting’ • Simon Weir heads to the mountains… and you should too

WHAT’S ON • YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK’S BIKING EVENTS

TOP OF THE STOPS • Roadside destinations

It’s Cadwell magic • Plan your Bank Holiday BSB pilgrimage

MCN PIT STOP BREW CREW • Latest snaps from your biking adventures

‘B’ RANGE IS A-CLASS LUGGAGE

Twist-and-go adventuring • Aprilia’s new SR GT 400 brings off-road potential to the mid-sized scooter market

FEAST YOUR EYES

MCN VERDICT

‘Big ideas that never stopped’

PETER WILLIAMS • The visionary racer and engineer who pushed...