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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

‘Build bikes that we can really afford’

Win a new Speed Triple

BSA Bantam flies again • Historic small-bike name revived for £3499 four-stroke 350 single

BANTAMS BACK IN TIME

Rugged retro single arrives • BSA Scrambler arrives at £5999 + OTR

KTM’s off-road plan

Himmy twin rumbles closer • Royal Enfield bosses discuss incoming 750cc adventurer

Suzuki legend set to return? • Teaser hints at superbike comeback

Classic TT offers more

Honda commit to sportsbikes • Top boss confirms racing will remain a future priority

Tigers roaming the wild • Triumph triple adventure bikes take on Red Bull Romaniacs

New Norton edges closer

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

Breaking 400 • Ex-drag racer aims to shatter 376mph speed record next month

MCN NEXT WEEK

History remembered • Fans celebrate 40 years of GSX-R and RG500

THIS WEEK IN… 1968

Distance twin tweaks

Big Ride to Mallory

Scoots go retro for less • Sub-£5000 Lambretta X range arrives in 125 and 300 flavours

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, Phil Clarke, hunts down this week’s hottest online bargains. Get them while you can!

NEW KIT JUST IN

Track-ready Bonnie • One-off T120 gets tasty upgrades for boosted performance

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

Talking Point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

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

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‘The MotoGP bike cost millions, so £150k was not so expensive!’ • Former Honda chief development rider, ex-Honda Racing UK boss, and Bonhams specialist writes for MCN

HONOURING A THAME HERO

HEAD TO ACE CAFE, LONDON ‘The capital of biking cafes’ • Steeped in history, the Ace is a must-visit venue

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

‘Tights, twisty, perfectly surfaced’ • Michael Neeves discovers one of Almeria’s hidden gems

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 • Stops in and around London

Grab a serving of Yorkshire Pudding • One of the biggest rallies in the UK is back

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

GET LUBED UP FOR THE CONDITIONS

Needs a bit more, for a bit less • Suzuki’s DR-Z4SM just misses the mark as a do-it-all, A2-compliant supermoto

FEAST YOUR EYES

MCN VERDICT

Don’t call it a comeback • Sports-tourers are alive, well and fitter than ever

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