New MCN July 1: Honda V4 in action!

Published: 30 June 2009 Updated: 19 November 2014

A Honda test rider says the new V4 'Makes a Blade feel flat'

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In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale July 1, we reveal spy shots of the Honda V4 in action and host an expert technical analysis of the new machine. Plus insiders tell MCN about Honda’s other plans for their new V4 lump…

The Moto-Guzzi Stelvio NTX challenges the BMW GS Adventure’s dominance in a 300-mile road trip to Southwold. Rossi celebrates 100 GP wins, Michael Neeves rides the new Suzuki GSX-R1000 Guintoli rep and Rupert Paul takes a spin on a radical new inline 3-wheeler.

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What you’ll find in the July 1 issue of Motorcycle News:

New V4 easily outgrunts Blade
Spy pics show the Honda V4 undergoing final tests – Insiders say that Honda’s new 1200cc V4 all-rounder has enough go to make a Fireblade feel flat.

Suzuki GSX-R1000 Guintoli rep
For £10,949 you can buy a replica of Suzuki’s BSB winner. Michael Neeves takes it for a ride to see if it’s worth the extra over the standard £9,800 bike.

Kawasaki has brought the man who designed Rossi’s M1 in to re-engineer the new ZX-10R. Plus today’s stars and yesterday’s bikes met at the Assen MotoGP round – find out what they made of the classic machines.

Moto Guzzi NTX vs. BMW GS Adventure
Does the New Stelvio NTX have what it takes to compete with the BMW GS Adventure?

Top ten ultimate exotics
12,000 MCN readers have voted these motorcycles the top 10 examples of exotica money can buy.

Rossi claims his 100th GP victory
So how does he feel? “Afraid”. Find out why and hear what Rossi has to say about winning and the thrill of racing in this week’s paper.

PLUS: 2009 Tyre Buying Guide – Your free 16-page guide to tyre buying, fitment and advice. 100 tyres rated.

By James Keen

A Honda test rider says the new V4 'Makes a Blade feel flat'