New MCN August 15: Rossi move special report

Updated: 20 November 2014

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In this week’s MCN, out August 15, we have a special report on Rossi’s return to the factory Yamaha team.

We speak to crew chief Jerry Burgess, Repsol Honda rider Casey Stoner and also look at where Rossi’s move leaves Cal Crutchlow and Andrea Dovizioso – both of whom have been linked with a factory Ducati ride.

Also in this week’s issue, British WSB stars test some of the best used superbikes on the market.

Plus we detail Ducati’s semi-active suspension secrets.

Also this week; used bike gold, Britain’s best roads and Michael Dunlop’s heroic rides at the Ulster GP.

World super (used) bikes
A day after the recent World Superbike round at Silverstone MCN roped in four of the top racers in the paddock to get to grips with some older used superbikes.

First ride: Yamaha World Crosser
The World Crosser, a specced-up Yamaha Super Tenere, wants to play with BMW’s R1200GS Adventure – and it’s brought its own toys to the party.

Single-minded history in the Somerset shed
Norton single-cylinders enjoyed huge racing success all over the world. George Cohen is a world expert on the marque. He restores old racers, builds new ones and creates a mean bobber – all from the best that Bracebridge Street could offer.

Best of British events this summer
MCN’s compendium of the best biking dos for the rest of the summer. Who knows, it might even stay sunny…

Britain’s used bike gold
From adventure bikes to beginners’ machines, sports bikes to nakeds, we reveal the best bikes in Britain to buy second-hand – as selected by you.

Dunlop rides through pain for Ulster double
A serious back injury fails to hamper yet another brilliant week in Ulster topped by a Superstock win and his first-ever international Superbike victory on the roads.

Can Rossi win on the Yamaha?
It is almost two years since Rossi’s last grand prix victory – his 105th in all classes, and almost three years since his last title. Younger riders have taken control during his Ducati sojourn. Turning 34 next year, can Rossi win again?

By Liam Marsden

Former MCN Web Producer