New MCN May 26: Triumph Sprint GT tested

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In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale May 26, we test the new £9,499 Triumph Sprint GT, and the revised, UK-only Sprint ST to see where they stand.

Free 32-page glossy TT guide, only in this week’s MCN.     

Kawasaki aim to topple the BMW S1000RR with their new ZX-10R, factory insiders reveal.

Top WSB riders slam Pirelli for ‘inconsistent’ tyres.

What you’ll find in the May 26 issue of Motorcycle News:

 

 

New Triumph Sprint GT tested
MCN tests the new Triumph Sprint GT in Scotland. Can the new, basic Triumph impress among the current crop of electronics-laden tourers? 

 

 

BMW admits they need to ‘rebuild faith’ after recalling 122,000 bikes – 6600 of which are in the UK.

Kawasaki factory insiders say the new ZX-10R will beat the S1000RR as they aim to make the bike more competitive for racing.

 

 

 

With classic racing supporting some British Superbike rounds this year, MCN’s Adam Child decided to find out what it’s really like.

Dainese are offering you the chance to ride through the countryside of Tuscany  with Valentino Rossi, Kevin Schwantz and Giacomo Agostini as part of the Dainese Legendary Tour.

 

 

Who wants the Hypermotard?
Does the new Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Evo make a great, fun alternative to modern sports bikes – or would you be better off with a naked bike like the Triumph Speed Triple? We find out.

 

 

 

WSB riders slam ‘inconsistent’ Pirelli tyres
WSB’s top riders including James Toseland, Troy Corser and Michel Fabrizio have hit out at the inconsistent levels of tyre performance at the Kyalami round of the championship.

 

 

Stoner’s title bid starts to crumble
A cold front tyre could have ruled Casey Stoner out of the 2010 MotoGP title hunt after just three races, when he crashed out of the Le Mans MotoGP.

 

 

 

Free 32-page glossy TT guide
Catch up on all the news and gossip before the Isle of Man TT 2010 with our free preview.

Liam Marsden

By Liam Marsden

Former MCN Web Producer