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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

‘Ducati keep pushing those boundaries’

Need for Speed • Triumph launch sporty new Speed Twin 1200 RS alongside fully revitalised standard model

Husky go heritage

THE SPEED'S TWIN

Hello Moto! • Bolton bike builders CCM reveal tasty Street Moto duo starting at under £10k

Pounds into profession • Mechanic plunges savings into kickstarting workshop dream

Voice of Oliver's Mount hangs up his mic

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

Lightweight return • New ‘Flying Flea’ looks set to be first EV from Royal Enfield

Krämer for the kids • German firm create 350cc race bikes for next-gen talent

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

Ducati branch out

Police swoop on illegal riders • Manchester cops recover more bikes linked to theft and crime

On the hunt for stolen bikes

Riding to change lives

Big bike sales down… • …but data shows strong demand for low-capacity motorcycles

Verge play an ace card

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

Navigation revolution • Thork Racing's rally tablet combines the best bits of a satnav and smart device

Sale creates a bit of a Bezz • Bezzecchi kit raises funds for kids’ charity

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

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

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‘All I wanted to do was ride motorcycles, so I almost became a policeman!’ • Former Honda chief development rider, ex-Honda Racing UK boss, and Bonhams specialist writes for MCN

BLACKBIRD IS THE BIKE!

HEAD TO THE YARD CAFÉ, COTESBACH ‘Riders flock here all year’ • This Midlands café is the perfect year-round stop

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

THIS WEEK

The fun way to Whitby • Gareth Evans rides Yorkshire at its stunning best

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

KEEP ON EXPLORING… • While you're at the Yard Café (p22), why not take a look around?

Pistons and Props • Bikes, cars and planes will descend on Sywell for a weekend-long throwback

MILEAGE HUNTERS • #R5K members chasing their riding goals

GET INVOLVED AND RIDE MORE IN 2024 • You can still become an R5k member – simply ride your bike and tell people about it!

Your flexible friend • A compliant chassis and advanced electronics steer Ducati's new superbike into calmer waters

Big changes under the fairings

MCN VERDICT

BECCI ELLIS • Land speed racer who's claimed the title of the world's fastest woman

BEHIND THE RECORDS

Naked ambition • Whether you're stepping up, stepping down, or just happy in the...