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MCN

Apr 23 2025
Magazine

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

'I can't wait to see who you vote to win'

Want to join team MCN?

'I really do feel the love' • Tai Woffinden thanks fans for their support as recovery begins following horror accident

A SHOW OF STRENGTH

Like yellow? Step this way • ‘Kiiro’ GSX-8R limited to 60 UK units

X-Cape to the country • Uprated twin-cylinder Moto Morini adventure bike takes aim at Yamaha Ténéré 700

Get dirty on the Desmo450 MX • Ducati launch new MX Experience days around the UK

Bristol Bike Night back

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

X Games bans ebikes

'They're terrifyingly brilliant' • Veteran to undertake bonkers charity ride on IoW-built Clark Scamps

No ordinary Ténéré • Yamaha lift lid on latest-generation Rally GYTR racer

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

THIS WEEK IN… 1991

Found in the nick of time • Stolen bikes seized just hours before export

Verge go the distance

Learner retro updated • Yamaha make tiny tweaks to XSR125 family for Euro5+

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

GP-level tech • Shark have introduced a road-friendly version of their race-ready Aeron GP lid, but how close is it really?

GUINTOLI ON THE AERON GP

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

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

MCN

Win a GSX-8R! • By simply grabbing yourself an insurance quote at MCN Compare you could become the proud owner of MCN’s Sportsbike of the Year, the sensational Suzuki GSX-8R

'I'm generally known for adding cylinders to bikes, this one was a departure' • Engineering expert and creator of brilliantly bonkers bikes in MCN every month

DOING MY BIT!

HEAD TO THE ROLLING SCONES, GOSPORT 'Come get some satisfaction' • Get your sticky fingers to the Rolling Scones café

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 readers share their favourite one-hour routes

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

TOP OF THE STOPS • Great destinations for your weekend ride

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

PUT THE BRAKES ON CORROSION

Thunderous but lighter • Why this smaller and easier A2 licencefriendly Aprilia Tuono 457 is the real deal

FEAST YOUR EYES

MCN VERDICT

Racy naked middleweight...

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English