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Bike of the Day: Aprilia Tuono V4R

23 June 2015 by MCN

Now superseded by the V4 Tuono 1100 RR and V4 Tuono 1100 Factory, the old Tuono was our previous king of the Super Nakeds thanks to the torquey V4 motor, sophisticated electronics and exceptional...

New MCN June 24: Joey fifteen years on

23 June 2015 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from June 24: Special tribute: Joey Dunlop 15 years on Scoop: New Yamaha MT-07 Tracer Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory first...

GP legends race again

22 June 2015 by Michael Neeves

Wayne Gardner, Freddie Spencer and Kevin Schwantz took a win-a-piece at this weekend’s inaugural World GP Bike Legends at Jerez. Riding 1970s, 80s and 90s factory 500cc V4 two-strokes, the former...

Stars come out for Goodwood Festival of Speed

22 June 2015 by MCN News

This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 25-28) will see the world’s biggest stars of two wheels come together for a spectacular celebration of performance. Headlining the autograph hunter’s...

Bike of the Day: Kawasaki Versys 1000

22 June 2015 by MCN

The first generation Versys 1000 may not be the prettiest bike out there, but as a road-focussed adventure bike it’s certainly up there. The inline-four cylinder has bags of power and is incredibly...

LIVE: Goodwood Festival of Speed

22 June 2015 by Steve Hunt

This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 25-28) will see the world’s biggest stars of two wheels come together for a spectacular celebration of performance. Headlining the autograph hunter’s...

Victory's Pikes Peak disaster

22 June 2015 by MCN News

The stunning Roland Sands built Victory Project 156 Pikes Peak race bike has suffered a small setback during testing for the insane hillclimb race at the end of June. When we say small, we mean...

Top five summer textile riding jackets for under £200

19 June 2015 by Tony Hoare

The typical British summer conditions are almost screaming out for a textile riding jacket. On any given day temperatures can range from eight degrees to 28 and we can go from heavy rain to arid heat...

D-Air project wins prestigious award

19 June 2015 by MCN Staff

Dainese and Ducati have been given a prestigious innovation award for their partnership to launch the airbag-equipped Ducati Multistrada D-Air adventure sports bike. The Professor Ferdinand Porsche...

BMW Scrambler makes debut

19 June 2015 by MCN

BMW reveals concept bike, but the real thing is expected soon Ignore the surfboard hanging off the side, the eccentric paint job and concept bike tag, because this is the shape of the forthcoming BMW...

Free six-month subscription for 2010 sportsbike owners

19 June 2015 by Andy Davidson

MCN are offering 2010 superbike owners the chance to get your bike in the paper and nab a free six-month subscription. And all you’ve got to do is spend the day with us! If you own one of the below...

Bike of the Day: Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD

18 June 2015 by MCN

The GSX-R750 SRAD was a a huge step forward for Suzuki when it was released in 1996 with 118bhp, a weight of just 179kg and a frame with the same wheelbase and steering geometry as the firm’s RGV500...

Video shows Honda RC213V-S warming up

18 June 2015 by Andy Downes

Video has emerged of the all-new Honda RC213V-S road-legal MotoGP replica being warmed up in the back of a truck at the recent Asama hillclimb event in Japan. The short video, shot on a camera phone,...

Video Blog: Neevesy's Racing Update

17 June 2015 by Michael Neeves

It’s been a busy year racing for Neevesy in Australia, Ireland and the UK. Here’s his mid-season video blog.

MCN Garage: All new 17 pages of used bikes & advice

16 June 2015 by MCN

MCN’s all-new Garage section is packed full of new features and a determination to ensure you get more from your bike, your time and your money. Following the introduction of MCN Garage a year ago...

New MCN June 17: King John

16 June 2015 by Steve Hunt

In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from June 17: TT special: King John! New: 17 pages of used bikes and advice Honda RCV road bike: official details New R3...

Get on your bike for Ride to Work Week

15 June 2015 by MCN News

This week is Ride To Work Week, so if you’re one of the unlucky ones who doesn’t normally get to ride for the daily commute, this is your prime excuse to dig out your bike and arrive with a smile on...

Bike of the Day: Yamaha XT660R

15 June 2015 by MCN

Yamaha’s XT is a hardy motorcycle, that takes daily commutes and round the world travel in its stride. MCN’s Andy Davidson owns an XT and had this to say: “I love my XT because it’s so damn resilient.

Bike of the Day: KTM 950 Super Enduro

12 June 2015 by MCN

If a snarling 450cc single isn’t enough of a handful for you off-road, KTM put their 950cc V-twin engine in an off-road frame and called it the Super Enduro. This example’s had two owners from new and...

Sneak Peek at Kimura Yamaha MT-07 special

11 June 2015 by Steve Hunt

As reported in this week’s edition of MCN, Yamaha are all set to announce a new, ‘Yard Built’ custom version of their well-received MT-07 at the Wheels and Waves festival in Biarritz this weekend, and...

What sort of distance is a good ride?

10 June 2015 by MCN

You’ve got a day free for a blast on your bike – what sort of distance do you need to cover to consider it a good ride-out? You’ve got a day free for a blast on your bike – what sort of distance do...

Motorcyclists smash the theory

10 June 2015 by MCN News

Bikers are regularly tarred with the reckless brush, and accused of being somewhere quite low on the evolutionary ladder of road users, but recent research by Carole Nash suggests that – in theory at...

Bike of the Day: EBR 1190RX

10 June 2015 by MCN

EBR rose from the ashes of Buell with the 1190RX, a 185bhp V-twin superbike which the firm hoped would compete with the best Japan and Europe had to offer. The RX has some real bite thanks to the...

Isle of Man police warn of TT closed roads penalties

09 June 2015 by Andy Downes

Isle of Man police have warned TT spectators to observe the closed roads orders or risk imprisonment following the eight week sentence handed out to one offender this week. The sentencing followed a...

New colours for 2015 MV Agusta Brutale

09 June 2015 by Andy Downes

Iconic Italian manufacturer MV Agusta has given the naked Brutale range a makeover for 2015 to include new paintschemes for all models. MV has worked hard in recent years to simplify the Brutale range...

New MCN June 10: Hutchy is back!

09 June 2015 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s edition of MCN, available in newsagents, on iPad and Android from June 10: Ian Hutchinson back in business with Supersport TT win Honda RC213V-S on the road BMW S1000XR vs Ducati...

Top Five Short Sports Boots On The MCN Shop

08 June 2015 by MCN Shop

Short boots are growing in popularity with riders who want protection for their feet and ankles without losing the flexibility for walking around easily. They obviously lack the outright protection of...

Ducati superbike owners wanted

08 June 2015 by MCN

We’re on the lookout for readers who own a Ducati 1098, 1198 or 1199 Panigale to be involved with a Ducati superbike test on Wednesday July 1 at Rockingham. You’ll also get the opportunity to ride the...

Another big rise in UK bike sales

05 June 2015 by Andy Downes

Motorcycle and scooter sales in the UK market have shown another big leap in May 2015; up 11.3% year-on-year and a 10.7% increase when compared to May 2014. That 10.7% increase equates to 11,638...

Bike of the Day: Suzuki RG500 Gamma

05 June 2015 by MCN

The Suzuki RG500 Gamma was the Ducati Desmosedici of its day – a GP bike for the road. Powered by a square four two-troke engine, it still handles and goes well even by today’s standards. It’s rare to...

Man of the SIXTY Year Awards

04 June 2015 by MCN

Just 35 men have won the prestigious MCN Man of the Year award, which has been presented every year since 1958. Now, as part of MCN’s 60th anniversary celebrations, it’s your chance to decide who is...

Has Michael Dunlop made the right decision in dumping Yamaha?

04 June 2015 by Andy Davidson

What do you think of Michael Dunlop’s decision to ditch his Yamaha and go back to race a BMW at the Isle of Man TT? What do you think of Michael Dunlop’s decision to ditch his Yamaha and go back to...

Husqvarna shows off 701 Supermoto’s ice skills

04 June 2015 by Andy Downes

Resurgent Husqvarna have continued the build up to the launch of the new 701 Supermoto with this video of a spiked-tyre equipped bike on a frozen lake. And if you visit the Husqvarna microsite you can...

BIke of the Day: Honda Africa Twin

04 June 2015 by MCN

Prices of the original Honda Africa Twin have been steadily rising in the last few years, and the upcoming release of the all-new Africa Twin could well mean prices rise even more. This example is the...

What do you think to the new Arai?

03 June 2015 by MCN

The RX-7V is Arai’s new range-topping race helmet, which is expected to cost £600 upon its release. What do you think to it? Arai have unveiled their new range-topping helmet, the RX-7V. What do you...

New Pirelli Scorpion Trail II track test

03 June 2015 by Michael Neeves

In this week’s MCN (on sale June 3-9, 2015) and you’ll see us testing the new Aprilia RSV4 RF, Ducati Panigale R and Yamaha R1M at the Alcarras circuit in northern Spain, with former WSB champ Neil...

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