The 2003 Yamaha R6 is here

These are the first official pictures of Yamaha’s UK-spec 2003 R6, a 123bhp, 162kg (356.4lb) stealth missile.

You can read more about the new R6 in detail and see all the pictures in the latest issue of MCN, out Wednesday, September 11.

PLUS:

*World exclusive: The all new RCV lookalike CBR600RR

*FREE – 16-page supplement with the 50 best biking buys worth every penny

*Exclusive – 2003 Honda Varadero

*First look at Kawasaki’s 2003 colour range, and yes, there is a lime green in there

*First look at Aprilia’s £8000 production version Tuono

*Details of the launch date for every new motorcycle for 2003…and beyond

*World exclusive pictures and details of KTM’s 950 Duke

*First pictures of the new Gas-Gas 450 and quad

*Your chance to nominate the 2002 MCN Motorcyclist of the Year

*New bikes for new riders – we find the best rides for the freshly qualified

*Road Test Idol – meet the 10 finalists

*Barry Sheene’s emotional Goodwood Revival

*Buying and Owning looks at BMW’s R1150R

*The latest products reviewed: from sunglasses to rain suits, it’s all here

*What’s On – the definitive guide to your next seven days entertainment

*All the news and gossip from WSB, GP and MCN BSB, including our exclusive Neil Hodgson column

It’s all in the September 11 issue of MCN. Don’t miss it.