New MCN May 4: Norton V4 on MotoGP grid in 2012

 
Norton sign up for MotoGP
Norton’s plans to enter MotoGP moved another step closer this week when the revived British manufacturer formally registered to be on the official list of entrants for 2012.

 
Kawasaki WSB team boss denies drug smuggling
The boss of Kawasaki’s WSB squad says drugs, a gun and ammunition found in his race transporter lorry were planted by a drugs gang.

Suzuki GSR750 takes on GSX-R750
We pit the new Suzuki GSR750 against the GSX-R750 on road and track to see if you really need a sportsbike.

The man who made KTM edgy
MCN speaks to the man responsible for making every KTM the most distinctive bike in its class.

Bargain middleweight nakeds
As we try to work out if the Suzuki GSR750 contains enough of the GSX-R750’s DNA to be a valid alternative, we’re taking a look at some bargain, used alternatives on www.mcnbikesforsale.com

Hopkins shows class to take first BSB win
John Hopkins chalked up his first race victory in over 11 years when he became the first ever US rider to win a BSB race.

Cal Crutchlow on Estoril
Cal Crutchlow has needed just three races to bury some of his worst pre-season fears about taking on the likes of Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner and Jorge Lorenzo.