MCN Magazine 8-Mar-2023 Edizione posteriore

MV Agusta’s bold dealer shake-up
Ever since Timor Sardarov took over the failing MV Agusta and set it on the right path, the firm has been going from strength to strength. And part of that journey has been a more consistent dealer network and parts support. But all MV dealers have been given notice that their franchises have been terminated – pending a complete revamp of the brand’s customer-facing operations. So what’s going on?

New Street Triple R leads the way
Hot on the heels of last week’s 2023 Triumph Street Triple RS launch report comes the base ‘R’ model. Rocking all the same sharp lines and svelte naked attractions, the R has a few less headlines in its dating profile, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less likely to be your perfect partner. And at under £10k, it’s also stonking good value for money against a landscape of ever more expensive options.

On the Expedition trail with a Husky
Husqvarna’s retro-styled adventure bike has never quite broken into the mainstream, but could this updated model change all that? Now prepped for more adventures straight out of the crate, the new Expedition variant boasts upgraded suspension, improved weather protection, and luggage as standard. Is it time to explore on a Husky?

Restricted and ready to ride...
Dodgy restrictor kits can be a nightmare. Poor running, horrible throttle response, and the potential to be found on the wrong side of the legal power limit are all stresses you just don’t need. But fitting a proper restrictor kit isn’t that hard. MCN’s workshop guru shows you how to fir an A2 restrictor kit properly on a carb’d bike.