Customer Reviews

Motorcycle Consumer News (1-year)

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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.

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.

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.

Unbiased reporting. Accepts no advertising. Well-rounded for all types of riding. Has very factual articles. The "Consumer Reports" of motorcycling.

It is no surprise to me that there are no reviews less than 4 stars. This is without a doubt one of the worlds most genuinely helpful magazines that all other magazine formats should be based on. Run by a crew of writers and editors that have combined for eons of experience and 10's of thousands of miles of rising this magazine reviews new models and products related to riding, offers a column by a doctor on staying healthy as a rider, numerous articles on riders rights eductaion and politics, the state of the industry, used motorcycle price guides, and many recounts of tours and trips from writers and readers alike. This is a magazine that was black and white print 2 years ago and resisted the change because the readers did not want the magazine to feel different like any other add packed nonsensical waste of paper. But even with the color change this is still the same great unbiased and information packed read.

Best M/C magazine available -unbiased reporting - No ties to mfgrs.Good content especially dr.flash gordon - wish he could be my personal primary care physician.

I have read MCN for over eight years and just renewed. It is an excellent source for unbiased information on all bikes. Equally important, this magazine features regular articles on motorcycle safety, specific maintenance issues, legislation which affects riders, interesting routes to ride and plenty of accurate information on all types of biking gear. These articles are always current, well informed and well written. I regard Motorcycle Consumer News as an essential part of my riding life.

I have been a subscriber to Motorcycle Consumer News for many years now and have watched it evolve from a good bare-bones black and white publication to an excellent monthly that is driven by accurate product evaluation uninfluenced by manufacturer pressure. And it's printed in color now! If you want to know the truth about the newest bike or the latest accessory, this is the place to go.

So many times I've read a review about a new or updated motorcycle in one of the many cycle magazines stating how wonderful or flawless the bike is, only to find out later it suffers from many problems not mentioned in the review. I enjoy Motorcycle Consumer News because you can expect honest reviews without the fear of the writers or editors being paid off with lavish gifts or trips.
I am completely happy with this magazine. And ordering it through Amazon was the only way I could get a 2-year subscription.

Motorcycle Consumer News is a great all around motorcycle magazine for just about any type of rider/owner. Each issue reviews several new models, complete with full specs. The other sections cover safety, skill improvement, equipment reviews, experiences and calender of motorcycle related events around the country. They pack a lot in every issue, which probably makes it more copy intensive than most other bike mags. It costs a little more than other similar magazines, but it is 100% subscriber supported, so you have to love that.