MCN NEWS

Norton: 'What we learned last year created this bike'

Norton design boss Simon Skinner and his small team of engineers, designers and mechanics sat down the week after the 2012 TT and sifted through notes and reams of computer data to work out what a bike would need for...

Used buying guide: Honda VFR

Since its launch in 1986, Honda’s legendary sports tourer has become an institution. With a formidable reputation for reliability, the VFR has stood the test of time. But it wasn’t always so. The VFR can trace its roots back to...

Video: MCN ride Norton's TT challenger

With just days to go before the 2013 TT MCN gained exclusive, extended access over two days to the Norton team. They were preparing to test their new 200bhp V4, £100,000 Senior TT machine, which will run active/semi active suspension...

Video: Ducati Hypermotard new vs old

Ducati's new 821cc Hypermotard replaces two old Hypermotards: the little 796 and its bigger brother, the 1100 Evo. It has a similar-size engine to the small one, but more power than the big one, so what kind of buyer will...

Staff blog: The myth of the Burgman's small tank

I've established the Suzuki Burgman 650 ABS Executive has a much longer tank range than it’s credited with.   Some reports have estimated it at 150 miles, probably because the fuel warning starts flashing at about 130. In fact you’ve...

BIKE SPORT NEWS

Donington WSBK: Laverty hopes to break circuit jinx

He hasn't had a good relationship with the Leicestershire circuit in the past

Splitlath not ruling out BSB return in 2014

The team could well be back next season

Injury forces Johnston out of TT 2013 big-bike classes

The Irishman's recently-broken leg isn't strong enough

Massive TT preview in the new issue of Bikesport News, on sale now

There's 37.43 miles of entertainment in it