New MCN February 22: Honda Crosstourer first ride

 
Honda Crosstourer world first ride
Adventure bikes are moving into a new dimension this week – as MCN’s first test of the Crosstourer proves. The new Honda brings V4 performance and sophisticated automatic transmission to the class for the first time – as well as sumptuous comfort and classy quality.

 2013 Triumph Trophy spied in finished form
These exclusive spy shots of Triumph’s all-new Trophy 1200 are the first to show the bike in final form – most of the details are complete and the bike is nearing production readiness.

Ducati 1199 Panigale production secrets revealed
Ducati’s revolutionary 1199 Panigale superbike is now in full production and MCN was on hand to watch the first bikes being built, marking the start of a new era for the Italian firm.

 
Husqvarna Nuda takes on rivals
Husqvarna’s new Nuda 900 takes the now BMW-owned firm into new – road – territory. But how’s it compare to the established best?

Who is Honda’s NC700X for?
Opinion was split after the world launch of Honda’s NC700X. Half the riders thought it was too slow to appeal to even the most newbie of motorcyclists, while others recognised a spark of genius from Honda. Over to MCN’s cross-section of testers to find out who it’s for. 

Brits dominate Jerez test
2012 is already shaping up to be a belting year for the Brits in the Grand Prix paddock after Scott Redding and Danny Kent dominated last week’s Moto2 and Moto3 test in Jerez.

MotoGP’s wacky races
Imagine a MotoGP world championship where Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner battle against each other on Honda, Yamaha, Ducati and BMW machinery – in the same season! It might sound like a wacky fix to the problems facing MotoGP, but the zany idea is the brainchild of HRC boss Livio Suppo.