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Launched in 1955, MCN has been bringing its readers exclusive news stories about bikes for 60 years. Every week, MCN’s team of expert test riders & journalists will: • Review new and used motorcycles • Help bikers make the very best buying decisions • Provide the latest MotoGP and Superbikes news MCN is also famous for its unrivalled motorcycle sport news and insight. From the white-knuckle world of MotoGP to the elbow-clashing action of World Superbikes and British Superbikes, MCN gives the inside story. There are also thousands of motorcycles for sale in MCN. So if you’re thinking about buying a new machine there’s almost definitely a fantastic bargain waiting to be snapped up!

7 DAYS IN 60 SECONDS • Your whistle-stop tour of this week’s hottest stories

‘Enjoying the company at the lights…’

Speedway on show

MV return to independence • Brand bosses exclusively reveal future plans following KTM split

NO PLANS FOR SMALL BIKES

Rainey returns to Laguna Seca • GP hero takes to the track on XSR900GP

Female global relay goes high-tech • Women Riders World Relay returns with a smart new app to boost participation

Stunners go to Stafford • Bonhams tease first lots consigned for upcoming autumn sale

Three-year warranty as Buells go on sale

DEALS OF THE WEEK • MCN’s Nye Davis sniffs out bikes at the best prices

Protect your Norton

Set for R-rated 390 Adventures • Updated 390 range now in production as KTM get back on target

Full-nitrous boxer • Out-of-hours project creates boosted BMW R1300R ‘Titan’

BUY IT NOW • Our used bike anorak reveals this week’s smartest buys

A SUPER DUO

Return of the GSX-R SRAD • Specialist brings 90s style to latest GSX-R1000

Little LiveWire duo

Govt snubs electrics

Triumph MX reloaded • Updated 2026 TF 250-X promises more poke and durability

THE FIGHT AGAINST FAKE BIKE KIT • Our industry insider helps you steer clear of substandard safety gear

THIS WEEK’S HOT DEALS BARGAIN HUNTER • MCN product guru, Ben Clarke, hunts down this week’s hottest online bargains. Get them while you can!

NEW KIT JUST IN

MCN NEXT WEEK

No more range anxiety • Honda EV software calculates routes based on battery status

Energica back from the brink • Italian EV brand gets thrown cash lifeline

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST BIKE • A blast down memory lane

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‘We started at 4am and didn’t finish until 5.30am the following morning!’ • Former BSB racer, and Guinness World Record holder in MCN every month

ALL ABOARD THE WHEELIE TRAIN

HEAD TO FRANKS CORNER CAFÉ, COLCHESTER Everything, all in one place • Showrooms, restos and a cracking bit of grub

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

‘Scenic even in the wet’ • Alison Silcox spends time playing in the borders

KEEP ON EXPLORING… • Brilliant events and locations to visit on your bike this week

WHAT’S ON • YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK’S BIKING EVENTS

TOP OF THE STOPS • More café-showrooms

Armoy Road Races • Road racing back on the calendar in NI

MCN PIT STOP BREW CREW • Latest snaps from your biking adventures

RESTORE YOUR BRAKING POWER

Fun comes at a price • Suzuki’s new retros don’t lack old-school charm — but the price might put you off…

FEAST YOUR EYES

MCN VERDICT

King of the Baggers • How do Harley and Indian’s new ‘ultimate baggers’ measure up in the real world?

BAGGER CLOSE LOOK…

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