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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

‘Rebirth of inspirational poster bikes’

Stay Calne, & carry on…

GSX-R legend resurrected • Suzuki revive the GSX-R1000R for 2026 with engine updates and aero

TEST OF ENDURANCE

€25m boost for iconic kit brand • Fresh cash for Dainese after sale rumours

Baby GS hits streets • BMW’s new F450GS parallel-twin adventurer seen testing ahead of official launch

KTM back to business • Pierer Mobility share half year financials following restructure

Mersey cops fight e-bikes

DEALS OF THE WEEK • MCN’s Nye Davis sniffs out bikes at the best prices

80 years of the Vespa

Three-wheels of freedom • Watsonian show what’s possible with adventure outfit

Stark push forward • New Varg MX 1.2 is smarter, tougher, and goes for longer

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

THIS WEEK IN… 1980

Imps hit pause on bike shows • Display team cancels future performances

Future Honda teaser

Big Ride gets big backing

First British Buells sold • Dealers sign up and bikes ordered following recent UK return

THE FIGHT AGAINST FAKE BIKE KIT • Our industry insider helps you steer clear of substandard safety gear

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

NEW KIT JUST IN

MCN NEXT WEEK

Free-flowing protection • Koroyd tech offers alternative to modern helmet and limb armour

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

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

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‘Before Doohan, people took pleasure in witnessing someone better than the rest’ • Two-time British champion turned commentator writes for MCN every month

IMPRESSED WITH CHLOE

HEAD TO RE-CHARGE CAFE, NEWTON ABBOT ‘A bite at the home of Buell’ • Temptation awaits on the outskirts of Dartmoor

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

Southern Scottish beauty • Carl Stevens loves this little blat north of the border

KEEP ON EXPLORING… • Brilliant events and locations to visit on your bike this week

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

Heritage Sprint • Sun, sea and sprinting on the Kent coast

TOP OF THE STOPS • Great biking bites in the south west

MCN PIT STOP BREW CREW • Latest snaps from your biking adventures

KEEP YOUR HELMET SUPER-FRESH

IT’S NEW BUT IS IT WORTH IT? Beezer good • All-new £3499 BSA Bantam 350 aims an uppercut at its small capacity rivals

FEAST YOUR EYES

MCN VERDICT

No compromise • Kove’s 800X Rally means business off-road, but lacks tarmac finesse

MCN VERDICT

The lighter life • On or off-road, these adventure middleweights have your route covered-but which one suits your needs best?

ADVENTURE IN...