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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

Looking back but with an eye on the future

From Shed to stage…

Spirit of the Super Sport • Limited-edition Formula 73 honours Ducati's first Desmodromic twin

FORMULA 73: WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Racing royalty goes to auction • MotoGP and BSB bike sale this weekend

Green shoots for sales • January registrations show year-on-year growth as new season of selling begins

Rossi back on the podium • Valentino sprays the champagne for BMW in bonkers Bathurst

Ride latest Kawasakis

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

‘Nothing will change quickly’ • Testing reform is in the spotlight, but top rider training boss Mark Jaffe says we've got a long wait before we benefit from the effects

InSpire Ride returns in 2026 • Lincoln ride-in to honour Bomber Command

New quest for the ring

Just monkeying around…

Gixer-style for the 8R • Suzuki GSX-8R transformed by GSX-R-inspired graphics kit

Excess baggage for MotoGP • 186mph Harleys ready for grand prix support class

New skills video series

Get naked for less • QJMotor launch sub-£9k aggressive four-cylinder SRK 921

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

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, Tommy Begley, hunts down this week's hottest online bargains. Get them while you can!

NEW KIT JUST IN

FIRST TO MARKET

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Pumped-up protection • Alpinestars lift the lid on their most tech-filled AI-powered airbag yet

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

PRECIOUS METAL YOUR BIKES • Show us your pride and joy

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‘Many parts won't ever see the light of day and will end up in the crusher’ • Former Honda chief development rider, ex-Honda Racing UK boss, and Bonhams specialist writes for MCN

OWN A SLICE OF HISTORY

HEAD TO CHEQUERED FLAG CAFÉ, LISKEARD ‘Food, spanners and chat’ • Chequered Flag is a must stop on a Cornish tour

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

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

TOP OF THE STOPS • Great cafés in Yorkshire

PROTECTION AND COMFORT IN ONE

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

WHAT'S NEW AND HAS IT WORKED? Retro raver • The Kawasaki Z900RS SE gets its first major update – giving its glam a bit more rock

MCN VERDICT

Going back to their roots • But the new Indian Chief Vintage is so much more than hazy nostalgia

MCN VERDICT

Sporty spice • Which one of these three preloved middleweight wallet-teasers ticks the most boxes for sporty thrills?

THE SPORTY DETAILS

DIVE IN TO THE DETAIL

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