New MCN January 19: New Suzuki GSX-R600 vs rivals

Updated: 19 November 2014

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In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale January 19, we test the 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 against its supersport rivals with Simon Crafar in the South of France.

Also in this week’s MCN, Rossi breaks silence on his shock Ducati GP transfer

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What you’ll find in the January 19 issue of Motorcycle News:

New Ducatis to be developed by Rossi!
Ducati has officially confirmed Valentino Rossi will be integral in developing the next generation of road bikes, using technology from his Ducati MotoGP machine.

GSX-R600 group test
MCN and ex-500GP race winner Simon Crafar test the new Suzuki GSX-R600 against its rivals in the South of France to see which is the best.

Freddie Spencer’s Honda NS250R for sale!
This barely used, mint, stock condition, former Freddie Spencer-owned NS250R could be the most desirable example in the world – and it’s for sale on www.mcnbikesforsale.com

Model history: Suzuki GSX-R600
In the week that MCN brings you the first group test of the new-for-2011 GSX-R600, what better time to take a look at the heritage of the new 600 class weapon? And find fine examples on our website.

Kawasaki all set up for Phillip Island WSB
The factory Kawasaki WSB team are ready for the opening round of the championship in 37 days following a successful four-day private test in Sepang.

Can Rossi shoulder the burden of expectation?
The attention of the world will focus on Valentino Rossi more so than ever before as he prepares to embark on his first season with Ducati.

By Liam Marsden

Former MCN Web Producer