MCN's road tester Adam Child has recently taken delivery of a new KTM 250EXC to build up his bike fitness before racing the Isle of Man TT in June. Check out his first review of the bike! brightcove.createExperiences();
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- 18 March 2013
The new BMW F800GT aims to be a daily commuter, load-lugging tourer and weekend fun ride. The GT replaces the F800ST, which has been a decent seller in the middleweight touring bracket since 2006. The new bike has a new fairing, more power, changed riding position and updated parts to reposition it as a true touring machine rather than a ...
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- 15 March 2013
There are just 24 Yamaha FZR400RRs still registered on the UK roads in 2012 but it’s a fair bet to assume there are a whole load more than this still being put to high-rev use on racetracks and trackdays around the country. The Yamaha FZR400 was always over-shadowed by the class-leading Hondas, both the CBR and V4 NC30 and NC35s, ...
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- 15 March 2013
"I’m 23 years old and have recently got into bikes having passed my CBT. I’m looking for a 125 to learn on and also pass my test. "I’m not looking to get straight up onto big bikes as I feel this would be unwise so I’m happy to stick with a 125 for a few years. What would you recommend ...
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- 14 March 2013
In this week's MCN, out March 13, we exclusivly test the new Honda CB1100 against its predecessor, the 1976 CB750K. We also launch our all-new Buying and Selling section - your go-to for product advice! Also this week: The final in our three-part Barry Sheene tribute, BMW F800GT first test, and used ZX-6Rs guide In sport: Latest from Honda TT Legends ...
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- 12 March 2013
This is CCM’s all-new, road legal, middleweight adventure bike – the GP 450 – set to go into production in May this year! Although by the 450cc single cylinder Dakar-style racers it’s a fully road legal machine intended as an entry level adventure bike before riders move up to the likes of BMW’s R1200GS. Bolton-based CCM believes there’s a gap ...
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- 25 February 2013
With Triumph launching their new Daytona 675, MCN road tester Adam Child took the new bike up head-to-head against the old bike to see what changes Triumph has made to the new model.
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- 21 February 2013
Nitro Circus: The Movie 3D is coming to a cinema near you – and what better way to spend an evening than gasping at the bravery, balls and blind stupidity of Travis Pastrana and his adrenalin-junkie mates? Well, you could go one better and be at the London O2 to see the crew attempt an insane world record – live! ...
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- 20 February 2013
In this week's MCN, out February 20th, we have a world-exclusive first test of the new Triumph Tiger Sport We have a free pull-out guide to the 2013 World Superbike Championship, which kicks off this weekend. Also this week: Triumph's new Daytona 675 tested against the old model, Norton's new street scrambler, and used CBR600s from only £2k. In sport: All ...
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- 19 February 2013
In this week's MCN, out February 13th, we look at Valentino Rossi's return to Yamaha as he sets a searing pace in testing. We have a free 32-page pull-out guide to this weekend's MCN London Motorcycle Show. Also this week: KTM 1190 Adventure launch, and win a Honda CBR500 with the MCN Fantasy Road Race League. In sport: Sepang test exclusives ...
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- 12 February 2013