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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

‘It feels like we’re flying back in time’

Motorbike Show is go

A very Bonnie baby Triumph • Exclusive spy shots reveal Triumph’s all-new family of UK-developed sub-500cc bikes is close to launch

Classic MV auction

Pumping you for money • How we’re still paying too much for fuel, despite 9p-per-litre price drop

WHAT ARE THE GOVERNMENT DOING ABOUT IT?

Parking petition gathers pace • Fury over Hackney Council plans to charge bikes the same as cars to park

Enfield’s new dawn • Rally-raiding prototype spotted filling up in the UK

Ducati on the march • Seven new models expected after record results

Maeving delivers

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

Pay as you go • ‘Shared e-scooter’ scheme launched to cut carbon footprint

MV: ‘Tech hurdles for electric machines’

Stopping power • South Yorks Police deploy tactical contact to nab suspects

New colours for A-Twins

Impromptu chop shops

Ride of thanks lifts off

Save our Speedshop

Shoei lift lid on new kit • We get our hands on production-ready X-SPR Pro

Honouring Crowtree

BARGAIN HUNTER • Team MCN have been sniffing around for the hottest track-ready bargains. Get them while you can!

NEW KIT JUST IN

NEXT WEEK

Kawasaki plug-in to the future • Company make good on pledge to launch fun new electric range

CF Moto gear up for adventures • Teaser pics suggest parallel-twin is almost complete

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

Talking point

Biking puts you on top of the world

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

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

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‘No one leaves here hungry!’ • Home of burgers, proper coffee and a mighty showroom

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

THIS WEEK

‘Hang on to your hairpiece’ • Tim Thompson rides into rural Bucks and Northants via the splendour of England’s flagship racetrack

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

TOP TELLY • MCN’s recommended viewing for the week

Heritage Sprint • Take on the sprint this weekend at Betteshanger Park in Kent

MILEAGE HUNTERS • #R5K members chasing their riding goals

WHO REALLY NEEDS A BIKE DRYER?

MONEY WELL SPENT? • The range-topping GT has all the bells and whistles but is the stock Tracer 9 a better buy?

‘The stocker is top-value’

Keeping it real • Can these five affordable A2 adventurers prove that you don’t need to blow a five-figure budget to enjoy a brand-new go-anywhere bike?

DIVE IN TO THE DETAIL

WHAT’S THE BEST FOR WORLD EXPLORING? • ‘Keep it simple’ reckons global adventure rider Andy Davidson

‘Size doesn’t matter…’

ARLEN NESS • The king of customisers who revolutionised the...