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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R feedback

4 hours 46 min ago
Four ZX-10R owners will get the chance to tell Japanese designers what future models should be like in an offer exclusive to MCN readers.  Owners of 2011 and 2012 versions of the Kawasaki Ninja model are being asked about their...

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R feedback

4 hours 46 min ago
Four ZX-10R owners will get the chance to tell Japanese designers what future models should be like in an offer exclusive to MCN readers.  Owners of 2011 and 2012 versions of the Kawasaki Ninja model are being asked about their...

Staff Blog:Tyres changed after 2500 miles in five days

5 hours 20 min ago
The mobile tyre fitter has just left having swopped the worn out tyres on the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring which had been reduced to near illegal wear depth following my trip to the Ducati factory last week; a 2500...

Staff Blog:Tyres changed after 2500 miles in five days

5 hours 20 min ago
The mobile tyre fitter has just left having swopped the worn out tyres on the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring which had been reduced to near illegal wear depth following my trip to the Ducati factory last week; a 2500...

New MCN May 22: Brit Blitz!

8 hours 31 min ago
In this week's MCN, out May 22, we celebrate the British Blitz at Le Mans, as Cal takes 2nd and Scott Redding wins his first Moto2. We also have our free 32-page TT Preview supplement ahead of Saturday's first practice....

New MCN May 22: Brit Blitz!

8 hours 31 min ago
In this week's MCN, out May 22, we celebrate the British Blitz at Le Mans, as Cal takes 2nd and Scott Redding wins his first Moto2. We also have our free 32-page TT Preview supplement ahead of Saturday's first practice....

Should Cal Crutchlow get Valentino Rossi's M1 next year?

10 hours 14 min ago
After his excellent showing last weekend at Le Mans, the entire world is talking about Cal Crutchlow. But at the minute he's still stuck with no factory ride for 2014, especially if he wants to stay with Yamaha. Is it...

What's new on the Ducati Hyperstrada?

11 hours 27 min ago
The paint's barely dry on the new 821cc Hypermotard, but Ducati has already created a touring version. With its panniers, centrestand and tall screen, here's what makes the Hyperstrada different to the Hypermotard. ElectronicsLike the Hypermotard, there’s an eight-stage traction...

You ask/you answer: Getting my knee down

Mon, 20/05/2013 - 19:10
"I've been on a couple of trackdays now, one at Brands Hatch, one at Snetterton, and I really thought I'd lose my knee-down virginity – but didn't. I'm 5'11", and ride a bog-stock 2002 Honda Fireblade 954, and the 'hero...

You ask/you answer: Getting my knee down

Mon, 20/05/2013 - 19:10
"I've been on a couple of trackdays now, one at Brands Hatch, one at Snetterton, and I really thought I'd lose my knee-down virginity – but didn't. I'm 5'11", and ride a bog-stock 2002 Honda Fireblade 954, and the 'hero...

Win a Drift HD Ghost from Actioncameras.co.uk worth £299.99!

Mon, 20/05/2013 - 19:07
The Isle of Man TT, one of the most exciting events of the year, is nearly upon us. The legendary track, unforgiving to even the greatest of riders, means thousands attend every year to watch the action. So if you...

John Surtees supports Fun Day

Mon, 20/05/2013 - 16:55
Motorsport legend John Surtees OBE will be supporting the Edenbridge Fun Day this Bank holiday weekend. Surtees, the only person to have won world championships on both two and four wheels will join the event in celebration of his achievements...

John Surtees supports Fun Day

Mon, 20/05/2013 - 16:55
Motorsport legend John Surtees OBE will be supporting the Edenbridge Fun Day this Bank holiday weekend. Surtees, the only person to have won world championships on both two and four wheels will join the event in celebration of his achievements...

Video: Honda NSS300 Forza first ride

Mon, 20/05/2013 - 13:49
MCN's road test editor Phil West recently traveled to Spain for the launch of Honda's new NSS300 Forza scooter. Hear Phil's first impressions on their new bike aimed very firmly at city commuters.   brightcove.createExperiences();

Win an incredible Festival of 1000 Bikes weekend

Mon, 20/05/2013 - 13:15
The Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Festival of 1000 bikes is kicking of its return to Mallory Park on July 12-14 with a spectacular MCN competition.One lucky reader will get a chance to meet GP, WSB and TT Champions with a...

Win an incredible Festival of 1000 Bikes weekend

Mon, 20/05/2013 - 13:15
The Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Festival of 1000 bikes is kicking of its return to Mallory Park on July 12-14 with a spectacular MCN competition.One lucky reader will get a chance to meet GP, WSB and TT Champions with a...

Dirt Quake

Mon, 20/05/2013 - 13:11
Dirt Quake, the ultimate mix of high octane dirt track racing in a never before seen way will take place in Norfolk this June.   What is it?‘Dirt Quake is Sideburn magazine's Day at the Races,' says motorcycle travel writer...

Dirt Quake

Mon, 20/05/2013 - 13:11
Dirt Quake, the ultimate mix of high octane dirt track racing in a never before seen way will take place in Norfolk this June.   What is it?‘Dirt Quake is Sideburn magazine's Day at the Races,' says motorcycle travel writer...

Staff Blog: All the action from the recent trip

Mon, 20/05/2013 - 10:00
This week’s issue, on sale 22 May, includes my full report from the recent trip to Normandy. I thought you might find it interesting to see the routes we took each day. Day One http://goo.gl/maps/oAeEv Day Two http://goo.gl/maps/tAjBp http://goo.gl/maps/P6BhK Split...

Staff Blog: All the action from the recent trip

Mon, 20/05/2013 - 10:00
This week’s issue, on sale 22 May, includes my full report from the recent trip to Normandy. I thought you might find it interesting to see the routes we took each day. Day One http://goo.gl/maps/oAeEv Day Two http://goo.gl/maps/tAjBp http://goo.gl/maps/P6BhK Split...