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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

‘More bikes on telly has to be good news’

NMM’s 40th anniversary

‘It’s two friends riding together’ • TV adventurer Charley Boorman opens up about his new series with Ewan McGregor, and reflects on the Long Way Round epic 20 years on

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CHARLEY AND EWAN?

Versys gets an engine boost • Big Kawasaki gets beefed up for 2025

Fit for an Emperor • Aprilia honour Max Biaggi’s first 250 GP title with ultimate 230hp, 165kg RSV4

Legendary race hero

Going the full distance • Honda NT1100 gets more tech and semi-active suspension

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

Top day out! • WSBK superstar heads to the NEC to join the line-up at this year’s all-new Motorcycle Live

Café culture for all • New CGX150 café racer is based on Honda’s trusty CG125

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

Wake up, drivers!

Cops rescue bike in 30 mins • Night of action sees suspect in cuffs and motorbike recovered

History up for grabs

Milan set to turn orange • KTM announce 2025 model line-up will be revealed at EICMA

Suzuki’s BSB return

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

Radars rated • Six-stage safety tech from Bosch and KTM tested by MCN on Japanese test track and surrounding roads

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’ve told the world I’ll get the Nemesis running, but it’s a big challenge’ • Engineering expert and creator of brilliantly bonkers bikes in MCN every month

ASK ALLEN MILLYARD

HEAD TO CHEQUERED FLAG CAFÉ, LISKEARD ‘Spanners, food and bikes’ • This Cornish location is a must-stop on any tour

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

THIS WEEK

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

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!

Retro rivalry • Style, sophistication, and a serious dose of street cred - but which one deserves a place in your heart?

DIVE INTO THE DETAILS

WHAT ELSE IS OUT THERE?

DIVE IN TO THE DETAIL

MCN VERDICT

IAN LOUGHER • After a 40-year career, road racing’s most decorated star is still competing - and winning!

‘Unknown hero stuns stars’

Rocket Men • MCN celebrates the 20th anniversary of Triumph’s Rocket - with those who know and love it most…

‘200bhp!’

THE BIG SIX ROCKETS

‘It fires out flames…’

‘Just great to ride’

‘It’s a torque monster’

Big names, small price • The...