New MCN January 5: Triumph Tiger 800 vs BMW F650GS

Published: 04 January 2011 Updated: 19 November 2014

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In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale January 5, we test the all new Triumph Tiger 800 against the BMW F650GS.

Also in this week’s MCN, we prove not all Chinese bikes are as bad as you may think.

What you’ll find in the January 5 issue of Motorcycle News:

Triumph Tiger 800 vs BMW F650GS
We test the all-new Triumph Tiger 800 against the bike Triumph were aiming for – the BMW F650GS.

Norton boss: ‘It’s been an amazing year’
As we enter the new year, it’s worth reflecting that, for one manufacturer – an iconic British manufacturer at that – 2010 was simply astonishing.

Are Chinese bikes getting better?
We road tested a cross-section of Chinese bikes and found they performed almost as well as a leading Japanese competitor, with far fewer compromises in quality than only three years ago.

Autojumbles: not just for classic bikes
Autojumbles were a dying tradition, but as the recession hits bikers’ wallets, they’ve suddenly become relevant again.

Why Ten Kate can win WSB title in 2011
New electronics and suspension experts mean Ten Kate are confident they can win the WSB title in 2011.

Toseland praises Spies
James Toseland has paid a glowing tribute to Ben Spies after the Texan’s impressive rookie campaign in MotoGP.

By Liam Marsden

Former MCN Web Producer