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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

‘Join us as we mark 70 years of MCN’

Chilly Willy gets bigger

Singled out • A lot of effort for two bikes… Ducati rule out extension to Hypermotard 698 Mono range

TWINS CHANGING

McWilliams axed • Former Grand Prix racer dropped from KTM development role after 15 years

Benelli's new adventure • Historic Italian brand take to the rough stuff with new their TRK 902 Xplorer

Classy learner choice • Entry-level Aprilias undergo revamp to meet Euro5+ regs

Grab those lederhosen

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

‘Premium was never the plan’ • CEO of Zero Motorcycles discusses ambitious plans for affordable range of new electrics

Vitpilen reloaded • Husky concept twin takes new aerodynamic approach

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

Giants unite on braking

Assault duo get time inside • Pair jailed for assaulting man after illegal riding confrontation

Tributes paid to hero Tommy Robb

CB500 crown calling • New club racing class gets ACU status and £5000 cash prize

Go round the Benda

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

NEW KIT JUST IN

MCN NEXT WEEK

Power solution • Honda begin pilot production of solid-state batteries – the key to cheap, lightweight, high-performance electricsn

‘This beats my Lego Yamaha!’ • New MT-09 for MCN Compare winner

Celebrate our 70th • Racing rivals do battle in London to celebrate seven decades of Motor Cycle News

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

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

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ALLEN MILLYARD • Engineering expert and creator of brilliantly bonkers bikes in MCN every month

DIG OUT THOSE STONES…

HEAD TO OILY RAG, GLOUCESTER ‘Stop by and get into gear…’ • A place to get cool threads and meet petrolheads

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

THIS WEEK

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

MILEAGE HUNTERS • #R5K members chasing their riding goals

GET INVOLVED AND RIDE MORE IN 2025 • You can still become an R5k member – simply ride your bike and tell people about it!

Global Goliaths • They're the biggest players in the adventure market – but which one will reign supreme?

ADVENTURE IN DETAIL

DIZZYING CHOICES…

DIVE IN TO THE DETAIL

MCN VERDICT

MARTIN DICKINSON • The Founder of Ride to the Wall who's helped countless service families

RIDING TO THE WALL

The hottest bikes of ‘25 • The MCN team talk you through the metal they're most excited for in 2025, and why should you be getting giddy too…

IT'S NEW BUT IS IT WORTH IT? Wallflowers need not apply...