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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 hot festive special

‘We’re united by our love of motorcycles’

Dakar bash at the Shed

No soggy bottom bids please folks

Return of the GSX-R? • Suzuki president hints at a new range of sportsbikes to be revealed in 2025

‘Customers are waiting’

Climb into bike racing history • Shelsley Walsh marks 120th anniversary

Ready to Rally • New-for-2025 KTM 1390 Super Adventure R becomes the firm’s biggest-ever off-roader

Fancy JT’s Fireblade? • Toseland’s 2007 WSBK title winner goes on sale for £150k

Motor Cycle News Friday!

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

Pride of Italy • Ducati celebrate their national heritage with £48,000 Panigale V4 Tricolore

New dirt destroyer • Budget-friendly 800 could topple established competition

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

Blood Bike returned • Somerset charity reunited with Tracer 9 following cruel theft

Top kit for BMW fans

Stay legal at Christmas

Registrations on rise

Get set for NEC 2025

Can-Am’s can-do plan • Company boss shares details of dealer expansion programme

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!

Adventure at an end

NEW KIT JUST IN

No lid left behind • Dainese launch recycling scheme to cut back on a mountain of waste

MCN NEXT WEEK

Custom cruising • Triumph launch limited-run Bobber TFC special

Pedro hits London • Stop press! MotoGP’s hottest property Pedro Acosta is making a beeline for the 2025 Devitt Insurance MCN London Show this Feb

KICK START YOUR YEAR

‘All the big brands have auto gearboxes now, but I think there’s more to it…’ • Two-time British champion turned commentator writes for MCN every month

SO CLOSE YOU CAN SMELL IT…

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

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

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HEAD TO MOTO JO’S, MARKET RASEN ‘Stop by and get inspired’ • Moto Jo’s offers brews, food and rideout routes

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 the full SP … for under £10k • Meet the new Honda CB1000 Hornet SP – a real-world super-naked at a bargain price

TECH SPOTLIGHT

MCN VERDICT

Budget battleground • Can Royal Enfield’s £4850 Guerrilla launch a surprise attack on the Triumph Speed 400’s sales success?

SEE THE RETRO DETAIL

WHAT ELSE IS OUT THERE?

DIVE IN TO THE DETAIL

MCN VERDICT

THE WORLD’S GREATEST BIKES 1948 VINCENT BLACK SHADOW • The post-war, record breaking legend

GREATEST FAILURE

‘A new record...