Motorcycle Consumer News (1-year)

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Who Reads Motorcycle Consumer News?
Each issue is written for people who have a passion for motorcycling and who want to spend their money and riding time wisely. Motorcyclists who want unbiased test results on new models from supermotos to luxury cruisers and money-saving product test and comparisons and who want to improve their riding skills. Riders who save their issues as a valuable reference tool they refer to time and time again.

What You Can Expect in Each Issue:

• Proficient Motorcycling: Tips to help you manage risks and push your skills to become a better rider.
• Mental Motorcycling: Easy-to-understand tips to improve your thinking skills and avoid a lot of trial and error.
• Medical Motorcycling: Conditions that affect riders, their causes, treatment and how to prevent them.
• Innovation of the Month: Reviewing the latest new products.
• MC Bulletins: News and latest recalls.
• Downtime Files and Cycle Attorney: Answers to readers' questions.
• What's Happening: Motorcycle events across the country.
• Street Strategy: Important riding tips.
• Feature articles: Comprehensive, real-world motorcycle performance test reports on the latest models, in-depth product comparisons, legislation issues affecting motorcyclists, and rider-friendly destinations that make a day of riding even more special, like the Two Wheels Only Motorcycle Resort in Suches, GA.

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Contributors:
The monthly Proficient Motorcycling features have been shared by two of the most respected names in the business; David Hough, author of several best selling books for BowTie Publishing and now his protégé, Ken Condon, who has taken the reins these last few years. Regular contributors also include Glynn Kerr, the world's pre-eminant freelance motorcycle designer and former head of the International Motorcycle Design Association; Dr. Flash Gordon, author of Blood, Sweat and Gears, and America’s most read physician specializing in motorcycle-related medicine; and Dr. Gregory Frasier, the only rider to have officially circumnavigated the globe four times by motorcycle, provides columns on travel and long distance riding preparation; plus many expert riders and testers.

Magazine Layout
Rather than a glossy format, Motorcycle Consumer News is printed on no-glare paper that displays color and detail beautifully. The Table of Contents is right on the cover for handy reference. Along with full-color photos and in-depth articles, there are charts and illustrations that provide the facts and test results motorcyclists need to not only make more informed decisions, but also to improve their riding enjoyment and safety.

Comparisons to Other Magazines
Subscriber-supported since 1991, Motorcycle Consumer News is the only non-commercial motorcycle magazine in the U.S. Unlike some other magazines, this publication doesn't specialize in one type of bike or riding style to the exclusion of everything else. And instead of page after page of ad clutter, there is no outside advertising to get in the way of the wealth of useful information in every issue.

Advertising
This publication contains no outside commercial advertising in order to assure readers that all reporting is honest and unbiased.

Awards
Twice awarded the Motorcycle Riders Foundation's Thomas Paine award for significant investigative journalism.

Product Description

An unbiased newsletter dedicated to motorcycling safety and enjoyment for the serious motorcycle enthusiast. Each issue, which has no advertising, provides independent tests, head-to-head model comparisons and honest ratings of motorcycles and motorcycle-related products.

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Editorial Reviews

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Who Reads Motorcycle Consumer News?
Each issue is written for people who have a passion for motorcycling and who want to spend their money and riding time wisely. Motorcyclists who want unbiased test results on new models from supermotos to luxury cruisers and money-saving product test and comparisons and who want to improve their riding skills. Riders who save their issues as a valuable reference tool they refer to time and time again.

What You Can Expect in Each Issue:

• Proficient Motorcycling: Tips to help you manage risks and push your skills to become a better rider.
• Mental Motorcycling: Easy-to-understand tips to improve your thinking skills and avoid a lot of trial and error.
• Medical Motorcycling: Conditions that affect riders, their causes, treatment and how to prevent them.
• Innovation of the Month: Reviewing the latest new products.
• MC Bulletins: News and latest recalls.
• Downtime Files and Cycle Attorney: Answers to readers' questions.
• What's Happening: Motorcycle events across the country.
• Street Strategy: Important riding tips.
• Feature articles: Comprehensive, real-world motorcycle performance test reports on the latest models, in-depth product comparisons, legislation issues affecting motorcyclists, and rider-friendly destinations that make a day of riding even more special, like the Two Wheels Only Motorcycle Resort in Suches, GA.

Past Issues:

Contributors:
The monthly Proficient Motorcycling features have been shared by two of the most respected names in the business; David Hough, author of several best selling books for BowTie Publishing and now his protégé, Ken Condon, who has taken the reins these last few years. Regular contributors also include Glynn Kerr, the world's pre-eminant freelance motorcycle designer and former head of the International Motorcycle Design Association; Dr. Flash Gordon, author of Blood, Sweat and Gears, and America’s most read physician specializing in motorcycle-related medicine; and Dr. Gregory Frasier, the only rider to have officially circumnavigated the globe four times by motorcycle, provides columns on travel and long distance riding preparation; plus many expert riders and testers.

Magazine Layout
Rather than a glossy format, Motorcycle Consumer News is printed on no-glare paper that displays color and detail beautifully. The Table of Contents is right on the cover for handy reference. Along with full-color photos and in-depth articles, there are charts and illustrations that provide the facts and test results motorcyclists need to not only make more informed decisions, but also to improve their riding enjoyment and safety.

Comparisons to Other Magazines
Subscriber-supported since 1991, Motorcycle Consumer News is the only non-commercial motorcycle magazine in the U.S. Unlike some other magazines, this publication doesn't specialize in one type of bike or riding style to the exclusion of everything else. And instead of page after page of ad clutter, there is no outside advertising to get in the way of the wealth of useful information in every issue.

Advertising
This publication contains no outside commercial advertising in order to assure readers that all reporting is honest and unbiased.

Awards
Twice awarded the Motorcycle Riders Foundation's Thomas Paine award for significant investigative journalism.

Product Details

• Format: Magazine
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Publisher: BowTie Inc.
• ASIN: B000UEI4JU
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
This magazine subscription is provided by Bow Tie Inc.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The one essential moto mag, March 17, 2008

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Michael DiTullio (Egg Harbor TWP, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorcycle Consumer News (2-year) (Magazine)

I get 6 moto magazines a month. I read them all but MCNews is the only one I bother keeping after I'm done reading it. It's the only one that does full tests on oils, cleaning products, jackets, intercoms, etc etc. Other magazines pretend to review gear but in most cases they read like press releases.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best out there, June 28, 2009

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Louis (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorcycle Consumer News (1-year) (Magazine)

I have subscribed to this mag since 1997 and strongly consider it the best motorcycle magazine available. There are also some great mags available from the UK, but they are very expensive. The domestic mags (you know, the ones with all the ad's) are good for one read (at that) and then get quickly recycled. I keep every copy of this one, as they have information you may want to reference at a later time. Their road tests of new bikes are very informative and compared to other reviews (magazine or on-line) they write the hard truth and give me (the consumer) information to help decide what to buy. The other motorcycle magazines are only interested in pleasing their masters. (motorcycle and moto-gear manufacturers who advertise in their rags and expect gentle reviews of their product) No offense, but if you are young and mostly interested in the latest 600cc sportbike camparo with glossy photos, you might want to stick with the others. This is a magazine that has appeal for adults. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Magazine, September 14, 2008

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glenn hamburger (near Tucson) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorcycle Consumer News (2-year) (Magazine)

Oh man this is a fantastic magazine!! Since the price of gas went up, I've been riding more and more. This magazine keeps me up on all the latest. Highly recommended. I've ridden over 100,000 miles and close to 40 years and ALWAYS learn something new from this magazine.