MCN Magazine 22-Mar-2023 Zurück Ausgabe

THE BIG TEST: Mandello meets the competition
Forget cute Minis, Michael Caine and a catchy theme tune – the arrival of Moto Guzzi’s new V100 Mandello on UK shores is the real ‘Italian Job’. Boasting Moto Guzzi’s first water-cooled engine, the bike market’s debut of push-button aerodynamics, and enough character to keep those big-mile marathons emotionally rewarding, can the new model see off the best from Kawasaki and BMW?

FIRST RIDE: New Norden 901 is the real deal
The adventure market is littered with so many different models, capacities and options that you need a doctorate in ‘spot the difference’ to work out which one is right for you. But if your list of qualifying stipulations goes something like: ‘Must be good on road, excellent off-road, and be brimming with character’, then your hunt for happiness may now be answered by the new Norden Expedition.

THE BIG READ: Sheene tribute
Incredibly, it’s now 20 years since Barry Sheene passed away. And to commemorate his passing, BT Sport will air a new film about his life and racing this week. We caught up with the director to find out all about it.

WORKSHOP: The MoT master
If you want to forever eradicate that sinking feeling as the MoT tester frowns and shakes his head before handing you a fail notice, simply follow MCN workshop guru Bruce’s ten top tips for MoT pass happiness...