New MCN October 12: Race of the decade

 
Secrets of Ducati’s radical new V-twin
Ducati revealed comprehensive details about its new engine – dubbed the Superquadro – this week and MCN was granted an exclusive interview on its specification with Ducati chief Claudio Domenicali.

 2012 Kawasaki ER-6f is all-new
Kawasaki’s bargain ER-6f has proved that despite a falling market for new bikes, the right product at the right price will always find buyers. For 2012 the ER-6 range gets its biggest round of changes since its introduction six years ago. 

New ZZR1400: the world’s speed benchmark?
Performance isn’t something that’s lacking from today’s sports bikes, so Kawasaki’s claim that its new 2012 ZZR1400 is the fastest of them all is a bold one.

 
Used muscle bikes tested
We test three of the best roadster muscle bikes – Yamaha XJR1300, Suzuki GSX1400 and Honda CB1300 – and choose the best used model to buy.

How to insure your dream bike – this week we look at the Yamaha FZS1000 Fazer, a very competent all-round machine with a brilliant engine taken from the Yamaha R1.
Moto Guzzi Breva 750 buying guide. What to look out for if you’re thinking of buying this stylish Italian naked.

  
Lorenzo: ‘We need Rossi to improve’
Reigning champ Jorge Lorenzo believes one podium from Rossi all year is bad news for MotoGP, and says turning down a big-money offer from Ducati is the best move he ever made.

  
Hill crowned 2011 BSB Champion!
Six thousandths of a second. That was the gap that gave Tommy Hill the 2011 MCE British Superbike title over arch-rival John Hopkins on the epic last lap of the final race.