New MCN October 28: Valentino Rossi takes ninth world title

By Liam Marsden

Updated: 19 November 2014

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In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale October 28, we give you the inside story of Valentino Rossi’s ninth world championship winning season.

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Rossi vows to continue riding after 2010 and Ben Spies and Cal Crutchlow give Yamaha three world titles in one day.

Plus we have an exclusive first test of the new Honda VFR 1200 F on road and track.

What you’ll find in the October 28 issue of Motorcycle News:

Honda VFR1200 F tested on road and track!
After years of speculation and countless spy photos the Honda VFR 1200F is finally here. MCN gives you the lowdown on whether Honda’s most important bike of the decade is as good as claimed.

We also test the new automatic gearbox and reveal the tech secrets of the VFR 1200F.

New Kawasaki GTR1400 tested
The new Kawasaki GTR1400 has traction control for 2010 to compete with BMW’s top tourers. The GTR1400 wasn’t broke, but Kawasaki has fixed it anyway.

New Yamaha Super Tenere
Yamaha shocked the crowds at the Tokyo Motor Show by unveiling a concept Super Tenere – made of cloth.

How to superstock your road bike
With the recession biting and no new 1000cc Japanese sport bikes due next year, we look to Superstock race bikes for the best modifications.

Cal Crutchlow crowned WSS champion
Cal Crutchlow was crowned WSS Champion in Portugal with ten poles and five wins. Cal gives us his thoughts on becoming Britain’s first ever World Supersport champion.

Spies wins Yamaha’s first ever WSB title
Ben Spies claimed Yamaha’s first ever WSB title in his rookie season at Portimao. We chart his season through the eyes of Spies and rival Noriyuki Haga.

Rossi takes ninth world title
Valentino Rossi took his ninth world title at Sepang and has vowed to continue racing until he’s 35. Bad news for Stoner and Lorenzo.

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By Liam Marsden

Former MCN Web Producer