MCN Magazine 22-Feb-2023 Back Issue

FIRST TEST: Ducati’s Monster SP gets serious
For many years, us UK buyers have been less in love with Ducati’s Monster than we should have been. But while it’s always been a cheeky and engaging ride, it’s their new 2023 Monster SP that really has the minerals to make it stand out against its rivals. High-end cycle parts, a sweet chassis, alluring soundtrack and looks that’ll cause whiplash in every high street – we ride the new SP.

THE BIG TEST: talian style for a Far East budget
The names are steeped in motorcycle history, but Moto Morini and Benelli have been loitering on the edges of the market with multiple semi-successful comebacks for years. While both have produced significant models in recent history – they never quite break back into the mainstream. So can these affordable new retro scramblers finally blend Italian style with Far East affordability for the big win?

BARGAIN HUNTER: Get ready for a safer summer
The nights are getting lighter, the temperature is rising, and the desire to get out and soak up some trackdays is tugging hard at our heart strings. But if your leathers aren’t up to scratch, now is the time to buy as dealers discount last year’s remaining stock in readiness for new collections. Here’s seven deals to tempt you.

WORKSHOP: Bike, camera, and action (cams...)
Here’s a conundrum for you: What’s worse, your riding, or everyone else’s riding/driving/cycling/ walking...? If you want to record your skill and protect yourself against others’ lack of it, fit a set of cameras to your bike that are always recording. MCN workshop guru, Bruce Dunn, shows you how.