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Husqvarna Nuda 900 takes on rivals
22 Feb 2012 at 4:02pm
The Husqvarna Nuda 900 is arguably the firms first serious road bike. Using a development of BMW’s F800 parallel twin engine, the Nuda promises an exciting, fun-packed, street future. But how does it measure up? We pitted the new Husqvarna…

MCN Fantasy Road Race 2012 starts now!
21 Feb 2012 at 11:00am
The 2012 racing season kicks off in just nine days when WSB roars into action at Phillip Island – so now is the time to pick your MCN Fantasy Road Race team in association with MCE Insurance. Enter the competition…

New MCN February 22: Honda Crosstourer first ride
21 Feb 2012 at 10:18am
In this week’s issue of MCN, on sale Wednesday February 22, we have the world first ride of the all-new Honda Crosstourer. Using the 1200cc V4 engine from the VFR1200, the Crosstourer is the latest bike to join the competitive…

February 22 Bikes on TV
21 Feb 2012 at 8:41am
KEY TO CHANNELS. DRT – Discovery Real Time  DSC – Discovery Channel  DHD – Discovery Channel HD   EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors TV  CH4 – Channel 4    CH5 – Channel FiveBBC       BBCi ? BBC InteractiveESPN ?…

Video: Suzuki GSX-R1000 first ride
20 Feb 2012 at 12:39pm
The Suzuki GSX-R1000 now produces the most midrange of any 1000cc superbike. What’s more, weight has dropped by 2kg and it’s gained Brembo brakes and comes with revised big piston suspension. Suzuki has gone back to what made the GSX-R…

Simoncelli tribute tattoo
20 Feb 2012 at 12:22pm
I was devastated by the news last year that Simoncelli had sadly lost his life. So I made his memory part of me forever. I also have Rossi on the same leg, proving my passion for racing.

MCN: A blast from the past
19 Feb 2012 at 2:28pm
I was recently looking through some old magazines and found these two blasts from the MCN past! 30 years old, a bit of yellowing but still in good nick. Check out the free discs! I no longer have a record…

Commuting in Scotland
19 Feb 2012 at 7:14am
Commuting is more fun when you use the right bike for the right road. Here in Scotland the weather can be a wee bit bleak so you need to choose the right bike to sensibly deal with the conditions. Just keep an…

Moto Guzzi California 1400 leaked
17 Feb 2012 at 5:20pm
Pictures leaked for a behind-closed-doors dealer convention give the best view yet of Moto Guzzi’s all-new 1400cc California cruiser. A year ago Moto Guzzi revealed a single, poorly-lit picture of a prototype California cruiser with an all-new 1400cc engine. Now…

Video: Ducati 1199 Panigale first ride
17 Feb 2012 at 4:53pm
The all-new 195bhp Ducati 1199 Panigale takes superbikes to a new level of sophistication with an abundance of electronic aids, including ABS, traction control, customisable riding modes and electronic engine braking. MCN rode the bike at the Yas Marina circuit…

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