In this week's MCN, out June 19, we have a world-exclusive first test of MV Agusta's new F3 800. We have spy shots of Triumph's new Harley-beater cruiser bikes. Also this week: MCN vs TT winner, at home with Kevin Schwantz, and Hyperstrada vs KTM SMT or used Multistrada?. In sport: Cal's importance to MotoGP, Shakey back in charge at ...
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- General news
- 18 June 2013
"I really struggle with confidence when riding in the wet. This didn't used to be a problem because I'd only take the bike out in the dry, but I'm now using my bike to commute on, and every time it rains I'm just waiting for the front end to wash out and dump me on the road. How can I ...
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- General news
- 11 June 2013
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- General news
- 04 June 2013
On day seven, John shares some of his frustration with the weather on the Isle of Man.tt13diary
- Motorcycle Sport
- TT & road races
- 30 May 2013
Chad fills us in on getting his first proper run out on the 600 now that the Bournemouth Kawasaki team have helped fix his suspension issues - but wet weather has hampered practice another night at the TT.tt13diary
- Motorcycle Sport
- TT & road races
- 29 May 2013
Perfect conditions greeted competitors as the 2013Isle of Man TT Races, powered by Monster Energy, got underway with bright sun, light winds and dry roads all around the 37 and ¾-mile course. As has become the norm in recent years, the newcomers were given their speed controlled lap and it was Richard Quayle who left the line first closely followed ...
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- TT & road races
- 25 May 2013
Bimota has a reputation for taking engines from the likes of Ducati or one of the Japanese big four and building something rather special around it. It's done the same here, but with a twist - taking a 1078cc Ducati V-twin and coming up with a 120mph dirt bike packed with advanced electronics and classy components. Madness. brightcove.createExperiences();
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- First rides & tests
- 24 May 2013
With just days to go before the 2013 TT MCN gained exclusive, extended access over two days to the Norton team. They were preparing to test their new 200bhp V4, £100,000 Senior TT machine, which will run active/semi active suspension from Ohlins. And while we were with them, MCN road tester and TT racer Adam Child was given a world-first ...
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- First rides & tests
- 23 May 2013
Fancy smooth sailing to the 2013 Le Mans 24-hour race and free entry to the Bugatti race track? Brittany Ferries (www.brittanyferries.com/biketouring) and Le Mans tour operator Travel Destinations (www.traveldestinations.co.uk) have teamed up to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a return ferry crossing for two motorcycles and riders, inclusive of cabin from Portsmouth to either Caen or St. ...
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- 16 May 2013
Four rounds done in the World Superbike championship, and things are starting to heat up, with Sykes and melandri finding their form at Monza to challenge the Aprilia domination. Here's how it stands after eight races.
- Motorcycle Sport
- World Superbikes
- 14 May 2013
