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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

INSIDE YOUR SHOW GUIDE

Have Honda created the silver bullet?

Vespa with extra sting

Access all areas • Boss of BMW Motorrad confirms F450GS for 2025 and hints at more 450 models to follow

Choice of champions

Tuono 1000R… only smaller • Aprilia launch A2-friendly 457cc naked

New Honda twin tweaks

Thunder crackers • Aprilia’s yowling Tuono V4 range gains more cubes and extra tech

Fantic make a home run • Brand step away from Chinese engines with new 460cc range

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

Less is more • Ducati introduce lighter and less powerful V2 duo with more models expected soon

Swinging Sixties • Indian introduce cut-price Scout Sixty cruiser duo for 2025

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

Flying Flea bounches back • Royal Enfield reimagine iconic wartime name for new urban electric sub-brand

80 years of MV • Italian brand celebrate major milestone with limited-edition triples and fours

Zed heads

Supercharged revolution • Honda reveal all-new electrically supercharged V3 engine concept

Evel Rocket set to launch • New Knievel tribute Rocket 3 revealed

MCN NEXT WEEK

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

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

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

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Boorman’s back • Get adventure-ready as the travel legend returns to the Devitt Insurance MCN London Show with tall tales and essential tips

Enjoy a 30% discount

‘Go and work for Honda? That was a complete no-brainer for me!’ • Former Honda chief development rider, ex-Honda Racing UK boss, and Bonhams specialist writes for MCN

‘V3 PROVES THAT PASSION’

HEAD TO GRUMPY’S CAFÉ, EARSHAM ‘Top spot to crack a smile’ • Don’t be fooled, it’s a right laugh at Grumpy’s

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

Retro ruffians • Do these dual-purpose bikes with heritage at their heart cut it in the modern world?

SEE THE RETRO DETAIL

HERITAGE GAME…

DIVE IN TO THE DETAIL

MCN VERDICT

FRANKIE CHILI • The blue-eyed Italian hero who won the heart of every World Superbike fan

‘The fire was still inside me’

Grin and bear it • New Royal Enfield Bear 650 is all about easy fun, but does it have sufficient bite?

FEAST YOUR EYES

MCN VERDICT

Golden wonder • 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of one of modern motorcycling’s marvels, the Honda Gold Wing. This is the story behind the legend…

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