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Last month MCN's MotoGP reporter Simon patterson travelled to California for British rider Cal Crutchlow's first interview since he was seriously injured in a crash at Phillip Island back in October. Hear the latest on Cal's recovery straight from the horse's mouth on the eve of MotoGP's first pre-season test of 2019 at Sepang.

With the 2018 MotoGP season almost upon us, MCN's sports reporters Oli Rushby and Simon Patterson sit down to discuss what's going to happen at this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix and beyond.

With the Dakar Rally entering its final week and Ducati kicking off the 2018 MotoGP season with their team launch, MCN Sport's Oli Rushby and Simon Patterson are joined by sports editor Michael Guy from South America to discuss this week's sporting news. As well as that, we talk about John McGuinness' future plans and how Triumph's new Moto2 project is shaping up.

After another epic season of racing, MCN’s sports team of Michael Guy (Sports Editor), Simon Patterson (MotoGP reporter) and Oli Rushby (Superbike reporter) sat down to discuss who impressed them the most in each race series we cover – and to whittle down a shortlist of exactly who was the most impressive racers of the season. With that in mind, we’ve came up with a list of six – and Simon and Oli sat down to discuss who’s been nominated and why.

MCN Sport reporters Simon Patterson and Oli Rushby sit down with special guest Julian Ryder to discuss his career in Grand Prix racing and his riders' rider of 2017 - a secret ballot to decide who the MotoGP grid see as their own star of the season.

Manufacturers took the covers off dozens of new bikes at the Milan Show, and our news guys were there to witness it all. Here's what they think after seeing 2018's hottest bikes in the flesh.

In this week' MCN Leon Haslam exclusive interview – Haslam reflects on the terrifying moment he lost the 2017 BSB title – at over 170mph! Ducati Monster 821 – The legend lives on – 25 years later. Sepang MotoGP special – Dovi takes the title fight right to the very end. New Norton announced – Norton reveal 50-year anniversary Commando California special. The biggest bike test anywhere – 16 bikes, 109,238 miles, 32 tracks and 2,407 gallons of fuel; MCN’s long-term test fleet rated! Best of the British – We take a look inside Triumph’s stunning new £4m visitor centre. Top do-it-all buys – The best affordable bikes to whisk you to work in the week and keep you happy at the weekend.

Here is what you can expect from episode 17: Kawasaki Z900RS Finally, after all the teaser videos (okay, there were only two, but still) Kawasaki have officially taken the wraps off the Z900RS. And we're big fans. Yamaha Niken On the other end of the new bike spectrum, Yamaha unveiled their new Transformer, I mean, three-wheeled Niken. Honda Gold Wing After almost 16 years without an update, the Honda Gold Wing is finally brought into the 21st century.

Bike of the year special – The best bikes of 2017 detailed in our 32-page special 16-page BSB season review Indian Scout Bobber first ride Also inside… Secret KTM tested – We ride a prototype KTM in the Austrian mountains. Weston beach race – 1500 sand-crazed hooligans plus Guy Martin took part in the 35th event. Motegi MotoGP – All the insight from an epic weekend of racing in Japan. Ducati Monster 821 – Ducati have revealed an upgraded 821 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Monster family. 1290 Super Adventure S to Aragon – Sport Editor Michael Guy takes his long term KTM on 1654 mile trip to Aragon. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/magazine/

New models from Triumph This week Triumph took the covers off the new Speedmaster and Bobber Black, and we also discuss new spy shots of the Tiger 1200 and Speed Triple. A new Moto Guzzi engine Moto Guzzi will show a new concept engine at the Milan Show next month after Euro4 regulations made producing air-cooled engines much tougher. Police pursuit laws under review Laws are currently being reviewed in response to concerns that the police are struggling to effectively pursue and apprehend criminals on often stolen bikes.

World’s first images of the new Ducati V4 – Ducati’s stunning new MotoGP-derived superbike undergoes track testing. Goldwing gets bling – Honda’s flagship tourer gets all the bells and whistles for 2018. Speedmaster theory is bob-on – Triumph set to unleash a new Bobber-based cruiser.

September 22 - Norton V4, 1998 R1 v R1M and Distinguished Gentleman's Ride by Motorcycle News

For this episode of the MCN podcast, Senior Reporter Jorddan Gibbons and Web Producer Liam Marsden sit down to talk about the new Ducati V4, the new Honda Gold Wing, Kawasaki Z900RS and Yamaha's new Star Eluder.

The race for the 2017 MotoGP title is really hotting up after an epic race at Silverstone saw Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso come out on top. We've got all the news, analysis and gossip from the eventful weekend. Also in MCN this week Riding without petrol The electric revolution has been coming for years, and we spoke to BMW and Zero Motorcycles on why motorcycles could lead the way in electric vehicles. MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR first ride MV Agusta have updated the Dragster 800 RR for 2017, improving the traction control, reducing noise, and revising the fuel maps. But don't worry, it's still a mad naked bike. Japanese V-twin heaven The Suzuki TL1000S and Honda VTR1000 Firestorm were launched at a high point for V-twins. What are they like two decades later? A2 licence machines tested They may be small, but the KTM 390 Duke and BMW G310R are surprisingly versatile. Two new riders put the A2 licence machines to the test.

With the British Grand Prix done and dusted, MCN's sports team of Simon Patteron and Oli Rushby sit down to discuss all the action, gossip, rumour and news from the highlight of the British motorcyel racing calendar.

Are you excited for MotoGP at Silverstone this weekend? We are, which is why this week's issue of MCN features a 32-page preview of this weekend's race! Also in MCN this week 4-in-1 MotoGP special Not only do you get 32 pages of insight to this weekend's GP that you won't find anywhere else, you also get a glossy Rossi poster and six posters showcasing MotoGP then and now. Oh yeah, and there's also the rest of the paper, as always. Legends of adventure Behind most of today's adventure bikes are super-cool Dakar replicas from the '80s and '90s. What better way to celebrate the adventure bike class and the bikes that started it than by getting them all together. Zero S ridden The new, completely electric Zero S ZF6.5 makes as much torque as a BMW S1000RR, and it's learner legal. We took one for a spin to see if it's as mad as it sounds. WSB and BSB analysis All eyes might be on Silverstone and the upcoming MotoGP round, but don't forget there were epic races in both BSB and WSB at the weekend. As always we have all the gossip and analysis from both rounds. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2017/august/in-this-weeks-issue-august-23-silverstone-motogp/

August 16: 2018 new bike special by Motorcycle News

August 9: Triumph partner with Bajaj, London's bike theft epidemic continues by Motorcycle News

August 2: A new BMW S1000R, new Honda Goldwing and new Indian models by Motorcycle News

MCN Sports Reporter Oli Rushby is joined by Sports Editor Michael Guy and Senior Editor Matt Wildee to discuss the week's biggest motorcycle sporting news including: - TT star Guy Martin quits road racing in his own words (including extract of interview with MCN's Matt Wildee) - Brands BSB round-up - Suzuka 8hr Preview - Michael Guy catches up with James Whitham