In this week's MCN, out October 24, we reflect on the untimely passing of Marco Simoncelli one year on. We speak to rivals Andrea Dovizioso and Casey Stoner, friends Loris Capirossi and Valentino Rossi, and Marco's dad, Paolo. Also in this week's MCN we ride the new 636cc Kawasaki ZX-6R on the road in California and ride the new Aprilia ...
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- 23 October 2012
In this week's MCN, out October 17, we have all the news and analysis from a thrilling weekend of British Superbike racing which saw Shane Byrne win all three races and secure his third BSB championship. After a perfect weekend for the Rapid Solictors Kawasaki rider, which championship will he ride in next year? Also in this week's MCN we ride ...
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- 16 October 2012
In this week's MCN, out October 10, we have all the analysis from the Cologne Show, as Japanese manufacturers look to take the fight to the Europeans. Yamaha unveiled a three-cylinder engine which the say will be here within 12 months, while Suzuki took the covers off their V-Strom 1000 concept. Also in this week's MCN we take on the ...
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- 09 October 2012
In this week's MCN, out October 3, we reveal all the 2013 bikes at the Cologne Show. BMW has revealed the all-new R1200GS, which features the most advanced electronic system to-date and a new water/cooled engine. Also revealed in this week's MCN is the new Triumph Street Triple, new FJR1300 as well as new Ducatis and Hondas. Also this week; BMW F700GS ...
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- 02 October 2012
In this week's MCN, out September 26, we reveal Honda's official plans to make a road-going version of its 250bhp MotoGP missile. Honda boss Takanobu Ito claims development has already begun on the bike. Also in this week's issue we ride the 2013 Ducati Multistrada and test the new Honda CRF250L against its rivals. Also this week; On Any Sunday ...
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- 25 September 2012
In this week's MCN, out September 19, we reveal the all-new Honda CBR500 and CB500. Honda hopes to attract new, young riders with the basic, parallel-twin machines. Also in this week's issue we ride the new Husqvarna TR650 Strada and Terra. Also this week; Maxi scooter group test, Ryan Farquhar retires and all the reaction from an incredible MotoGP weekend at Misano ...
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- 18 September 2012
In this week's MCN, out September 12, we put the all-new Triumph Trophy 1200 through its paces, riding it from Sctoland to the Triumph factory in Hickley, Leicester. The original Trophy 1200 was the first bike out of the Hinckley factory in 1991, can the new Trophy 1200 live up to its name? We also ride the new Kawasaki Ninja 300 in ...
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- 11 September 2012
In this week's MCN, out September 5, we have a new bike special with new bikes from KTM, Kawasaki, BMW and more! We have the world's first test of the new 1190cc KTM Adventure and reveal Kawasaki's replacement for the Ninja 250 - the Ninja 300. Also in this week's issue we preview this weekend's Donington Park BSB round - ...
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- 04 September 2012
In this week's MCN, out August 15, we have a special report on Rossi's return to the factory Yamaha team. We speak to crew chief Jerry Burgess, Repsol Honda rider Casey Stoner and also look at where Rossi's move leaves Cal Crutchlow and Andrea Dovizioso - both of whom have been linked with a factory Ducati ride. Also in this week's issue, ...
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- 14 August 2012
In this week's MCN, out August 8, we celebrate the rise, fall and rise of Britain's best-loved bikes - the supersport 600s. We celebrate 100 years of the middleweight supersport class, size up the alternatives and line up the best second hand 600s on the market. Also in this week's issue British Moto2 rider Scott Redding tests a factory Ducati ...
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- 07 August 2012