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 ...
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- 09 April 2013
Double world champion Jorge Lorenzo dominated the opening race of the 2013 season to take victory by almost six seconds. Lorenzo got a great start and eased ahead of the field quickly. Dani Pedrosa also got a good start off the front row of the grid and spent a lot of the race in secod place until he was overtaken by ...
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- 07 April 2013
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 ...
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- 05 March 2013
Brit Danny Kent rode an excellent race in wet conditions to take his second Moto3 victory at Valencia in his final race in the class. Starting from seventh position on the grid Kent was always in touch with the leaders, but never looked able to challenge for the lead until the final quarter of the race. Kent moved upto second ...
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- 11 November 2012
BMW has released images and details of the 30th anniversary K1300S, which will be available in 2013 to mark the 30th anniversary of the K-series. The model, called the 30 Jahre K-Modelle, gets a special colour scheme and a raft of accessories as standard including electronic suspension adjustment, heated grips, onboard computer and an Akrapovic exhaust. The BMW K100 was launched in ...
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- 25 October 2012
The major new bike announcements from the 2012 Cologne Show have all been made, with the all-new BMW R1200GS topping the bill. As well as the new GS, there was a new Street Triple and Street Triple R, the long-awaited CB1100 and a V-Strom 1000 concept unveiled by Suzuki. Now all the bikes have been unveiled, what do you think ...
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- 03 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 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
Frenchman Loris Baz has won the first Superbike race at Silverstone in a tricky race which saw both wet and dry conditions. The first run of the race was red-flagged after several riders fell off on the opening lap. Ducati rider Carlos Checa got off to a good start in the race, which was declared wet, but the following pack ...
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- 05 August 2012
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 ...
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- 31 July 2012
