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Launched in 1955, MCN has been bringing its readers exclusive news stories about bikes for 60 years. Every week, MCN’s team of expert test riders & journalists will: • Review new and used motorcycles • Help bikers make the very best buying decisions • Provide the latest MotoGP and Superbikes news MCN is also famous for its unrivalled motorcycle sport news and insight. From the white-knuckle world of MotoGP to the elbow-clashing action of World Superbikes and British Superbikes, MCN gives the inside story. There are also thousands of motorcycles for sale in MCN. So if you’re thinking about buying a new machine there’s almost definitely a fantastic bargain waiting to be snapped up!

7 DAYS IN 60 SECONDS • Your whistle-stop tour of this week's hottest stories

'Who predicted a sportsbike comeback?'

CBR600RR set to fly!

Sharpest Blade yet • Race-spec CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP aims to return Honda to the top step

Seamless shifting • Honda’s refreshed middleweight fours debut pioneering new ‘E-Clutch’ system

Super-naked with a sting • Big brother for the twin cylinder CB750 Hornet gets engine from 2017 Blade

Honda's trio of twins • Easy-going A2-friendly range gets new names, tech and styling

DEALS OF THE WEEK • MCN's Chris sniffs out bikes at the best prices

GSX-8R incoming

Suzuki's superbike on stilts • Long-legged GSX-S1000GX is based on the very capable GT tourer

Michelin's grippy 2024

Everyday super-naked • KTM swap out their 890 Duke for more advanced 990 option that nods to the original

Singles club • Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono confirms V-twin obsession is a thing of the past

Honouring the history books

Second-gen Himalayan arrives • Rugged Royal Enfield adventurer gets a decent power hike and liquid cooling

Luxury adventure beckons • MV Agusta’s new LXP Orioli brings 9.5 concept to life

FTR gets MX treatment

THIS WEEK'S HOT DEALS BARGAIN HUNTER • MCN product guru, Justin Hayzelden, hunts down this week’s hottest online bargains. Get them while you can!

NEW KIT JUST IN

The full SP • Yamaha’s recently revamped new MT-09 triple gets the SP treatment

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

MCN NEXT WEEK

Tour-X 5 ready for adventure • Arai’s class-leading peaked lid gets major makeover for 2024

Anniversary Ninjas

Yamaha go further • Long-distance Explore model joins six-strong Ténéré range

BUY IT NOW • Our used bike anorak reveals this week’s smartest buys

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST BIKE • A blast down memory lane

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HEAD TO UNION ROAD MOTO VELO, CREDITON, EXETER 'It's a two-wheeled hub' • Bike shop-turned-café is a focal point for riders

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

COMING UP THIS MONTH

WHAT'S ON • YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK'S BIKING EVENTS

MILEAGE HUNTERS • #R5K members chasing their riding goals

GET INVOLVED AND RIDE MORE IN 2023 • You can still become an R5k member – simply ride your bike and tell people about it!

Party with the champions! • WIN TWO TICKETS to the exclusive FIM Awards to see MotoGP champion crowned

Sub-£10k globetrotters • You don’t need stacks of cash to bag a great adventure bike, but which affordable middleweight hits the mark?

ADVENTURE DETAILS

'DISHING THE DIRT…'

DIVE IN TO THE DETAIL

MCN VERDICT

THE WORLD'S GREATEST BIKES #6 HONDA RC30 • The VFR750R RC30 was a superbike that revolutionised production racing

ITS MAIN RIVAL – DUCATI'S 888

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