New MCN September 26: Honda RCV for the road

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In this week’s MCN, out September 26, we reveal Honda’s official plans to make a road-going version of its 250bhp MotoGP missile.

Honda boss Takanobu Ito claims development has already begun on the bike.

Also in this week’s issue we ride the 2013 Ducati Multistrada and test the new Honda CRF250L against its rivals.

Also this week; On Any Sunday stars reunited, the new Ariel 1200 takes shape and Eugene Laverty takes his maiden Aprilia win.

 

Honda admits plans for road-going RCV
Honda is to launch an ultra-high cost, super-sophisticated road-going replica of its MotoGP RC213V to go on sale within two years. That was the promise of Honda boss Takanobu Ito last week.

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2013 Ducati Multistrada tested
It might look barely changed but the 2013 Multistrada gets revised fuel injection, improved torque, cosmetic tweaks, new lights, advanced ABS and DTC and the new ‘Skyhook’ semi-active suspension system.

 

On Any Sunday re-united
The world’s greatest motorcycle film is now available on MCN TV. We re-unite the stars from the 1970s epic…

 MCN January 11

 MCN January 11

 

Honda CRF250L takes on rivals
The new Honda CRF250L looks to rekindle the 250cc dual purpose class. We pit it against the Kawasaki KLX250 and Rieju Tango.

 

Biting the bullet
Royal Enfield Bullet ownership can bring all the charm of a British single but without the oil leak… So what’s stopping you?

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Must-see biking TV at your fingertips
MCN-TV is an exciting new way to watch the best motorcycling shows and movies instantly on your laptop or mobile device for just £3.99 per month.

 

Brakes slammed on Tommy’s title hopes
A bizarre incident devastates Hill’s championship when a rival team’s mechanic causes him to crash while filtering to his grid place.

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What next for Scott Redding?
After Ducati slammed the door in his face despite a successful test, the Brit’s chances of moving to MotoGP in 2013 are looking slimmer by the hour.

 

Haslam joins Rea in HRC-backed dream team
Jonathan Rea and Leon Haslam will be team-mates riding HRC-supported Fireblades in WSB next year.

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Liam Marsden

By Liam Marsden

Former MCN Web Producer