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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

‘How will it impact racing in the future?’

SBS head to Norwich

Adventure for all • KTM reveal long-awaited 390 Adventure update with focussed new R and road-biased X flavours

IN THE CHEAP SEATS

Big-H set to top 20 million sales • Japanese giant takes 40% market share

KTM sell off MV stake • Timur Sardarov regains control of MV Agusta after the Austrian brand sell back 50.1% majority

Wing’s golden years • GL1800 Gold Wing gets gentle tickle to mark 50th birthday

Sportster gets sporty

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

Hooligans this way… • GSX-R and RG500 40th anniversary weekender hits Cadwell Park this summer

Bags of performance • Indian Sport Chief RT promises punch and practicality

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

Marsh V8 discovered

Menace behind bars • Thief sentenced to 14 years following lengthy investigation

New smoke signals

Time for Monkey business

Axe falls on Eurosport • Bike racing fans face price hike as free coverage is canned

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, Justin Hayzelden, hunts down this week’s hottest online bargains. Get them while you can!

NEW KIT JUST IN

MCN NEXT WEEK

Golden wonder • How semi-active Öhlins SmartEC3 takes updated Speed Triple 1200RS to a new level

Taking on the best

Quantum leap… • Royal Enfield reveal further details on their high-tech Flying Flea runabouts

Meet the class of 2025 • Devitt Insurance MCN London Show packs a massive selection of new machines

Big stars, great kit and more

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

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

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Winning behaviour! • By simply grabbing yourself an insurance quote at MCN Compare you could become the proud owner of MCN’s Sportsbike of the Year, the sensational Suzuki GSX-8R

‘At the Isle of Man, the bike feels like an animal you’re wrestling a bucking bronco!’ • Former BSB racer, and Guinness World Record holder in MCN every month

‘THE TT WAS IN THE BLOOD’

HEAD TO PENNY GARTH CAFE, HAWES ‘Brekky or baps’ • A must-stop location in the heart of the Dales

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

THIS WEEKEND

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 2025 • You can still become an R5k member — simply ride your bike and tell people about it!

Practical magic • Fast, fruity, fun and effortlessly capable of big miles - but which old-school sports-tourer is best?

SPORT-TOURING DETAIL

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