New MCN March 2: Rossi on the ropes

Kawasaki W800 first ride
Our first test of the new Kawasaki W800 suggests that Britain’s own Triumph, after five years having things all its own way in the ‘retro roadster’ class, has a serious new rival on its hands.

 
Pierobon F042 Street tested
This stunning kit bike is the new road-legal version of a machine previously only available as an exotic track tool, and MCN’s first ride proves it’s well worth the effort of building one yourself.

£2k saving on bikes just run in
A wide choice of barely used 2010-reg bargains can be found on mcnbikesforsale.com – with some models that are barely run-in offered at more than £2k below list price.

Stoner: ‘I’m not the favourite
Casey Stoner has tried to dampen a new wave of optimism at Honda by insisting he’s not an overwhelming favourite for the 2011 MotoGP world championship.

Haslam gives BMW best weekend
Leon Haslam took the BMW Motorrad team from the edge of despair after they finsihed 14th in testing to their best-ever WSB weekend with a third and fifth at Phillip Island.

On-fire Checa throws down title gauntlet
When Carlos Checa wrapped up the double win in the opening WSB salvo of the 2011 season at Phillip Island on Sunday, everyone was impressed – but not surprised.