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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

'The future is looking bright and very bold'

Spannies for XSR GP

Stark tease road bike plan • EV brand confirm development following bumper early growth

SUPPORT FOR ENFIELD

Eye-test plan for over-70s • Move could cut ‘SMIDSY’ accidents

KTM thumpers get extra bite • New 690 SMC R and Enduro R now most powerful singles on sale

Honda V3 edges closer • Forced induction triple seen running in new online teaser film

Man in court over thefts

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

Ex-TT rider loses life

CCM given a lifeline • Auction house plan to complete more Spitfires from spares

Fat-tyred wonder • New sub-£9k sports cruiser boasts 310-section rubber

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

THIS WEEK IN… 1972

Yamaha turn back time • Race team give R7 historic special livery

SBS hit Southampton

Adventure with Touratech

Schuey Blade for £56K • F1 legend’s track-ready Honda doubles auction estimate

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

NEW KIT JUST IN

MCN NEXT WEEK

Auto aero for next-gen R1 • Moving shutters on R1 fairings reduce drag and aid emissions

Retros going to Romania • International GS Trophy to use R12 G/S

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

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

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'I can't think of anything better than to come along and talk bikes' • Former BSB racer, and Guinness World Record holder in MCN every month

LEARNING TO SPEAK NORTON

HEAD TO POULSON CREATIVE, MALDON 'The ultimate custom café' • Custom bikes, great gear and lip-smacking coffee

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

KEEP ON EXPLORING… • Brilliant events and locations to visit on your bike this week

THE UK'S HOTTEST RIDES • MCN staffers share their favourite one-hour routes

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

TOP OF THE STOPS • More great custom cafés

Join Nick Sanders' new mini festival • Global adventurer hosts intimate gathering

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

TIME TO LET IT SNOW THIS SUMMER

Win the sensation of Speed • Be in with a chance of winning a Speed Triple 1200 RS by getting a quote at MCN Compare now!

Leaner, meaner Low Rider • Updated Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST has lost weight and gained some muscle

MCN VERDICT

Ducati 916 • The 916 tops a decade of relentless development and hot competition -and the 1994...