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New MCN April 10: Adventure bike shootout

Liam Marsden, 09 April 2013 09:44

In this week's MCN, out April 10, we pit the top four big adventure bikes against each other in the Brecon Beacons. The new BMW R1200GS and KTM 1190 Adventure both promise to offer more than their predecessors. So how will they fair against last year's winner, the Triumph Tiger Explorer and the benchmark Yamaha Super Tenere? Also this week: MCN ...

New MCN March 6: Cal faster than Rossi

Liam Marsden, 05 March 2013 11:22

In this week's MCN, out March 6, we have all the news from the second MotoGP test at Sepang We remember Barry Sheene 10 years on, this week looking at Barry Sheene: the dad, with his daughter Sidonie Sheene. Also this week: MV Agusta Brutale 800 takes on the Triumph Speed Triple R and Ducati Streetfighter 848, the quarter-million-mile man and ...

New MCN October 3: New bike special!

Liam Marsden, 02 October 2012 09:56

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 ...

New MCN August 15: Rossi move special report

Liam Marsden, 14 August 2012 09:25

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, ...

New MCN August 1: Rossi back to Yamaha

Liam Marsden, 31 July 2012 09:34

In this week's MCN, out August 1, we have nine-pages of MotoGP news as Rossi looks set to make a return to the factory Yamaha team. That leaves a free ride at Ducati with Nicky Hayden, but who's lined up to replace Rossi? Also in this week's issue we see if the new MV Agusta Brutale 675 can knock the ...

New MCN March 21: McGuinness tests 150mph electric bike

Liam Marsden, 20 March 2012 10:11

In this week's issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday March 21, John McGuinness gets his first taste of the electric Mugen Shinden he will race at the Isle of Man TT during a test at Motegi, Japan. Both Honda Racing and Padgetts Honda were testing at Snetterton last week, ahead of the opening BSB round at Brands Hatch on April 6, ...

Salon Prive 2012 looking for motorcycle entries

Liam Marsden, 01 March 2012 15:10

Salon Prive, the UK's premier Concours d'Elegance competition returns to Syon Park, London from 5-7 September 2012, and they're looking for bikes to enter this year's categories. This year there are two classes for motorcycles. Class I is 'V-twins through the ages', while Class II is 'Important competition machines'. 'V-twins through the ages' is open to any v-twin motorcycle of ...

New MCN February 22: Honda Crosstourer first ride

Liam Marsden, 21 February 2012 10:18

In this week's issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday February 22, we have the world first ride of the all-new Honda Crosstourer. Using the 1200cc V4 engine from the VFR1200, the Crosstourer is the latest bike to join the competitive adventure class, looking to tempt buyers from the adventure king - the BMW R1200GS. Also in this week's MCN we ...

New MCN January 25: Kawasaki ZZR1400 flat out!

Liam Marsden, 24 January 2012 09:36

In this week's issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday January 25, we test the new Kawasaki ZZR1400 at the bikes launch at the Nardo test track in Italy. MCN tester Adam Child tested the bike on a 7.8 mile long speed bowl, where he was able to hold it flat out. Child also tested the bike's handling capabilities on a short ...

New MCN January 18: Rossi on thin ice?

Liam Marsden, 17 January 2012 09:50

In this week's issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday January 18, we test the new Kawasaki Versys 100 against the BMW R1200GS and Triumph Tiger 1050. Can the inline-four cylinder Versys knock the R1200GS off the top spot? MCN's 2009 Yamaha R1 has covered 43,728 miles, been crashed twice and done 15 trackdays. So how does a modern bike fair ...