New MCN March 9: BSB test special

Police raid Brands Hatch race meet
An unprecedented raid on Brands Hatch by the Metropolitan police Stolen Vehicle Unit has revealed strong links between motorcycle theft and club racing.

 
Ducati Diavel vs Yamaha V-Max
We pit the new Ducati Diavel against the previous king of the power cruisers – the Yamaha V-Max.

BMW G650GS first ride
MCN’s world first ride on the new BMW G650GS proves it’s competent on and off-road and novice-friendly too.

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 takes on rivals
Until now the big supermoto roost has been ruled by the KTM 990 SMR and Ducati Hypermotard 1100, but now Aprilia have joined the party with their Dorsoduro 1200.

Adventure bikes go dirt cheap
Affordable adventure bikes are a reality this year, with a handful of good, used examples hanging around the £2000 mark on www.mcnbikesforsale.com.

Redding survives 100mph spill
Scott Redding survived a late pre-season scare last weekend when Britain’s best hope of a world title in 2011 was fortunate to walk away unhurt from a high-speed crash in Jerez.

Swan Yamaha top BSB test
The Swan Yamaha squad have established themselves as serious BSB title contenders after Tommy Hill left Cartagena having topped the timeshhets on his first time out on the 2011 race bike.