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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

'Square-five? Petrol power is here to stay'

Gold Wing gets fresh

MV's five for the future • Top bosses discuss bold ‘square five’ plans after concept shown in Milan

'TOP SPEC WILL HAVE OVER 240HP'

Lightspeed hits production • Brit V-twin cruiser to debut at MCL show

Yamaha's nod to Nori • Updated R7 gets electronics boost plus paint job that harks back to Haga

Honda gets set to blow • V3 concept nears reality with debut of V3R 900 E-Compressor

Play dirty with KTM

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

Choice of champions

BSA bound for adventure • Mahindra-backed brand launch Thunderbolt 350 at Milan show

Behold the Panigale V4!

Show-stopping CFMoto teased • Adaptive aero V4 superbike breaks cover in Milan

Dunlop awarded MBE

Harley begin 2026 roll out

All-black Brabus brute • Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition beefs up KTM’s Super Duke R

Moto Fest is go! • All-new MCN-supported event takes over Anglesey circuit next July 24-26

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

NEW KIT JUST IN

Scream to go faster • New brand ZXMOTO debut 500RR inline-four sportsbike

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

MCN NEXT WEEK

Boxer hybrid of the future • Petrol-electric twin offers big bike shove with small bike efficiency

WHO ARE BENDA?

Indian's tribute to the old Chief • Girder forks marks 80 year anniversary

Talking point

MCN LAW • Your tricky legal questions answered

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

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'Honda's V3 E-compressor is finally in a bike, and I can't wait to hear it running' • Former BSB racer, and Guinness World Record holder in MCN every month

'MUSEUM LIVE WAS SO COOL'

HEAD TO WILF'S CAFÉ, KENDAL 'The gateway to the Lakes' • After 30 years, Wilf’s is still a top place to stop

YOUR TRIP • Where you went and why it was amazing

TOP OF THE STOPS • National Park nooks

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

KEEP YOUR FEET DRY THIS WINTER

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

WHAT'S NEW AND HAS IT WORKED? It's a real LiveWire • Is the new LiveWire S2 Alpinista the electric answer for everyday rides?

MCN VERDICT

IT'S NEW BUT IS IT WORTH IT? Putting the ‘super' into supermoto • KTM add 390 SMC R to their A2-ready line-up, focusing on streetwise flickability and lightweight handling

FEAST YOUR EYES

MCN VERDICT

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