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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

‘Bikes must be considered in driverless tech’

Go very fast for less £££

Suzuki turn back time • Japanese firm launch GSX-8T retro combo inspired by the 70s and 80s

WHY NOT A 1000?

Suzuki legends naughty at 40 • Cadwell Park party for GSX-R and RG500

Driverless car fears • Campaigners slam Government’s fast-track self-driving vehicle plan

Enduro R gets reloaded • KTM inject new life into their big-bore trail weapon for 2026

Back to the 80s as LCs party with MCN

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

Arai honour TT legend

New breed of adventure • BMW’s 450GS is coming this year, packed with new tech

Nick grins and Bears it • Sanders completes 30,000km epic on Bear 650

THIS WEEK IN… 1982

MoT photo campaign

CFMoto back on the menu

Cruel thugs rob dreams • Training school hit by thieves had plans for adapted machines

Sign of the times • MCN survey reveals we’re increasingly likely turn from traditional brands, but are you ready to buy Chinese?

‘People are more aware’

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

NEW KIT JUST IN

MCN NEXT WEEK

Honda single goes green • CB125F becomes brand’s first manual to receive stop/start tech

BMW spec-up CE 04 scooter • Tweaks to firm’s top urban plug-in

Guerrilla warfare • Stripped-back Enfield gets full-on supermono treatment

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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‘Martin would be quicker than Bezzecchi and that would be enough to fight Marquez’ • Two-time British champion turned commentator writes for MCN every month

BLOW OUT THE CANDLES…

HEAD TO LE CHAI VILLA, DORDOGNE, FRANCE ‘Ride and relax’ • Brit biking couple create a perfect French fancy

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

‘Give it some Welly…’ • Ali Silcox loves nothing more than a quick Highland fling

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 • Great biking accommodation

BMF’s birthday bash • Celebrate 65 glorious years of the BMF with this gathering at Mallory Park

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

IT’S TIME TO GET ON THE CHAIN GANG

Rally ready • Yamaha’s hardcore middleweight is a big hit both on and off-road

MCN VERDICT

More sports, less tourer • New BMW R1300RS SE ASA leans...