New MCN November 9: Ducati 1199 Panigale revealed

 
Kawasaki Versys 1000: Japan’s Multistrada
Kawasaki has confirmed the existence of the Versys 1000 and revealed it will come complete with switchable power modes, traction control, and ABS.

 New Hondas claim to herald new era
Honda has unveiled two bike/scooter hybrids – the NC700X and NC700S – which feature switchable auto gearboxes, onboard storage and claimed 78mpg.

Stylish second-hand V-twins tested
Three of the best and most stylish used V-twin roadsters can now be had for under £4000, but which one is the best?

 
24-page Ducati 1199 Panigale supplement
Our 24-page special Panigale supplement – produced in great secrecy in the past few weeks based on factory visits, access to exclusive material and interviews with all the key players – is free in this week’s MCN.

Fourth gives Cal the Rookie title
Cal Crutchlow claimed Britain’s best MotoGP result for over a decade in Valencia after storming to a career best fourth place to clinch the Rookie of the Year title in dramatic fashion. 

‘Don’t dumb down MotoGP prototypes’
World champion Casey Stoner could quit MotoGP if exotic prototypes are replaced by highly-tuned production models with standard electronics in 2013.