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Every now and then something new comes along that simply beggars belief. That takes everything onto a higher level. Honda's MotoGP-inspired RCV for the road looks like doing just that. In this week's paper, MCN reveals new details about the incredible machine that could cost close to £100,000! Of course it's mad, of course it's too much for the road, of course very few will be made and of course they will be way beyond the means of most motorcyclists… but admit it – you want one! See MCN images of the bike in a range of colours, including a mouth-watering Repsol scheme. On a (slightly) more down-to-earth note, read all about the battle of the 800cc sports bikes. This class seems to have taken over from 600 supersports and even challenges the 1000cc road rockets. MV's new F3 800, Suzuki's GSX-R750 and Ducati's 848 Evo Corse have the handling and poise of a 600 but the grunt and outright performance of a thou. The GSX-R clocks a REAL 181mph in this exhaustive test – don't miss it! Yamaha may not have a supersports 800, but the firm's new XV950 Bobber looks set to tap into an emerging market. The stripped-back machine has a lot to offer and MCN's World First Test shows that it could well have a crack at Harley. Andy Calton, Editor

In this week's MCN MCN has details on Honda's road-going MotoGP missile, which is expected to be unveiled in just a few months. Also in this week's MCN we search for 2013's best sports bike, ride the new Yamaha XV950 and have all the news from the Suzuki 8-hour. >> find out more

Limited edition Yoshimura GSX-R750 Suzuki has announced an exclusive run of this special black GSX-R750 kitted out with Yoshimura and genuine Suzuki accessories. The run will be limited to just 25 bikes. >> find out more

Riders for Health ride-in Sign up for Riders for Health's ride-in on 29 August and join 100 other bikers on the road to Silverstone. Ticket includes breakfast, two laps of Silverstone plus access-all-areas at Day of Champions. Hurry, there aren't many left!  >> find out more

Haslam wins Suzuka 8hr For the second year in a row, a British rider has triumphed at the Suzuka 8hr race, as the MuSASHI Harc-Pro Honda team of Leon Haslam, Michael van der Mark and Takumi Takahashi took the win by one lap. >> find out more

30% off Spidi Bonneville Jacket   Whether its riding practicality or casual style you're after this limited edition number does the business, plus CE approved armour, a removable thermal liner and a two year warranty mean the Bonneville is fully loaded! >> find out more

BSB returns to Oulton! The MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship returns to Cheshire's Oulton Park this August (9/10/11) for a summer triple-header event. Main race day admission is £26 online. Kids under 13 go free! >> find out more

Classic Motorcycle Festival This summer, Donington Park is launching the first ever three day Classic Motorcycle Festival (9/10/11 August). The bikes will certainly be the stars of the show with displays of around 60 racing bikes spanning 80 years plus over 40 hard-fought classic bike races. >> find out more

The Bennetts 500 MotoGP ticket giveaway Sign up for your FREE profile at Bike Social now for the latest racing news, bike and kit reviews, features, advice, clubs and events and you could win tickets to this year's British Grand Prix at Silverstone. >> find out more

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