In this week's MCN, out May 29, we have all the news and gossip from the first practice sessions of the 2013 TT. Is this this Guy Martin's year or will Michael Dunlop dominate? We also pay tribute to David Jefferies 10 years after his death. Also this week: We ride the Borile B450 Scrambler, how to make a Honda CB250 ...
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- General news
- 28 May 2013
Factory Aprilia rider Eugene Laverty prevailed in the second race at Monza today to take his sixth World Superbike victory and third of the season. It was another race long battle between Laverty, Marco Melandri, Tom Sykes and Sylvain Guintoli, with Laverty moving in to first place on the penultimate lap. The Irishman was able to hold his lead and ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- World Superbikes
- 12 May 2013
In this week's MCN, out March 20, we have an exclusive interview with Valentino Rossi ahead of his first race back at Yamaha. Rossi reveals what it was really like at Ducati, his thoughts on fatherhood and what he would have done if he had not been able to return to Yamaha. Also this week: We ride the new Aprilia ...
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- General news
- 19 March 2013
Moto Guzzi dealers across the UK will be showcasing the new Moto Guzzi California 1400 on December 1. Head to www.uk.motoguzzi.it for a list of all participating dealers. The new California is powered by a 1400cc V-twin and features cruise control, ABS and traction control. MCN road tester Adam Child rode the bike recently and had this to say: "I've ...
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- New bikes
- 29 November 2012
In this week's MCN, out November 21, we bring you all the news and gossip from Valentino Rossi's return to the factory Yamaha squad at the Valencia test.. We also bring you all the information on the new KTM Super Duke 1290, as well as news of Honda's new 'bagger' Goldwing. Also this week, we take the BMW K1600GT SE, ...
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- General news
- 20 November 2012
MV Agusta's four-cylinder Brutale range will be simplified to just three models for 2013 - all will be 1090cc. The three models available from 2013 are the Brutale 1090, Brutale 1090R and Brutale 1090RR. The Brutale 1090 will make 142bhp and comes with rebound and preload adjustable 50mm forks and 310mm front discs. The 1090R has the same spec but ...
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- New bikes
- 24 October 2012
WFR Honda rider Alex Lowes has taken the final pole position of the season after holding off Showdown leader Shane Byrne during qualifying. Lowes crashed in the morning's free practice session, but bounced back to secure his fourth pole position of the season. Team-mate James Westmoreland set the third fastest time, with Buildbase BMW's Barry Burrell occupying the final space ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- British Superbikes
- 13 October 2012
The Ace Cafe plays host to the launch party for Sons of Anarchy season four on DVD tonight, Friday October 12. Visitors will be able to grab some Sons of Anarchy goodies in the raffle, watch bonus features from the DVD and enjoy the atmosphere at the legendary Ace Cafe bike night. Also as part of the DVD launch there will ...
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- General news
- 12 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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- General news
- 09 October 2012
Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa dominated today's MotoGP race at Aragon to win from Jorge Lorenzo by over six seconds. Lorenzo took the lead from the start, with Pedrosa close behind. Pedrosa passed Lorenzo after a handful of laps before easing in to the distance. Lorenzo tried to keep pace with Pedrosa but suffered a rear end slide and was ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- MotoGP
- 30 September 2012
