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Motorcycle Consumer News (2-year)

Motorcycle Consumer News (2-year)

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Publisher: BowTie Inc.
Category: Magazine

List Price: $168.00
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 16 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,100

Format: Magazine Subscription, Print
Type: Consumer magazine
Subscription Issues: 24
Subscription Length: 24 Months
Issues Per Year: 12
First Issue Lead Time: 4-6 Weeks

ASIN: B000WM6NZM

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Editorial Reviews:

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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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.



Customer Reviews:
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5 out of 5 stars No ads, just decent information you can use.   February 8, 2010
B. Laue (Minnesota, USA)
The magazine offers subscribers a much higher re-subscription price!... The price here is a fantastic deal. Love the magazine, but be aware that it's writers are not infallible. It is wonderful that it is devoid of advertising, but it is written by humans who can, and do, make mistakes. Overall, though, I find it much superior to other magazines. Their web site contains some great information, for free, as well as an active, free, forum. I highly recommend both the magazine (buy your subscription/re-subscriptions here, though!!!), and their online forum ([...]). Cheers!


4 out of 5 stars Nice bike magazine   January 30, 2010
A. Jordan (New Mexico)
This is a nice bike magazine that is not biased towards their advertisers. Just some straight talk about bikes, riding, how-tos, and gear. I subscribe to three other bike magazines and this one is a bit thinner than the rest but it does not have all of the adds. Amazon had a special on subscriptions and I pounced on this one. I am glad I did as I will extend my subscription.


4 out of 5 stars good enough   October 14, 2009
D. Muya
Its just nice to know that reviews are not "bought".
The magazine is printed in crap paper though.
Still, its definitely good enough for the money.



5 out of 5 stars The Best There Is.   August 3, 2009
Mark Twain (Atlanta, Rhode Island)
If you want an unbiased, intelligent publication by the best in the motorcycle world, MCN will soon be your bible. When any veteran rider is asked what they think is the best, they say MCN. Every age and experience level can learn from this magazine. You will not be disappointed.


5 out of 5 stars Best out there   June 28, 2009
Louis (Phoenix, AZ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

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.

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