New MCN July 6: Ducati 1199 spy shots revealed

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In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale 6 July, we reveal controversial pictures which show the radical new Ducati 1199

Plus, we have all the info and official pictures of the new Husqvarna Nuda 900R, which Husqvarna hope will take younger riders from KTM.

Also in this week’s issue we test the new Suzuki V-Strom 650, 2012 BMW R1200GS to get first ever semi-active ‘road-reading’ suspension and a free What Bike? Extra magazine.

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What you’ll find in the 6 July issue of Motorcycle News:

 
Husqvarna Nuda 900R revealed
Italian firm Husqvarna has taken the wraps off its new Nuda 900R, with owner BMW making it clear this firm is out to fight for a slice of KTM’s sales.

 MCN June 1

MCN 1 June

 

 Star bikes and riders flock to Goodwood
Mugello and Snetterton may have stolen the sporting headlines, but there was some spectacular action at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

 

Suzuki V-Strom 650 first ride
While the timing of Suzuki’s 2012 V-Strom launch remains a mystery, our first ride of the revamped middle-weight adventure bike this week blows away any doubt that it’s been changed for the better.

 MCN 1 June

 MCN 1 June

 

 
BMW S1000RR: From road bike to WSB racer
How does an S1000RR you can ride on the road stack up against race versions? We find out at Monza.

 

 

MCN: Number 1 for Triumph Speed Triple 10502
The Triumph Speed Triple is one of the company’s most important bikes. The Hinckley firm says it has sold 65,000 examples sice it was introduced in 1994, so it’s no empty claim. You can find some excellent used examples on www.mcnbikesforsale.com

MCN 1 June

 MCN 1 June

 

 
Brookes back on track with new engine spec
Less aggressive power from the Relentless Suzuki GSX-R1000 improves corner exit and helps Brookes get on the podium.

 

 

Ducati GP11.1 offers no reprieve for Rossi
The pressure mounts on Ducati as the latest specification machine is no closer to giving Valentino Rossi a bike capable of fighting for podium finishes.

MCN 1 June
Liam Marsden

By Liam Marsden

Former MCN Web Producer