Blogs

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Kawasaki revs up for Green Friday 2020

The annual event sees Kawasaki dealers up and down the country running events and very special prizes

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Head to head: Kawasaki Z650 vs Yamaha MT07

As the A2 licence crowd look to get in on the thrill of riding a naked bike, Visordown takes a look at two of the best A2 licence friendly naked bikes you can buy

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Triumph-powered Piaggio Ape is the snowmobile of our wildest dreams

The trusty Piaggio Ape tricycle goes feral courtesy of this Triumph Street Triple 675 engine-equipped snowdrifting ice racer

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Bath council to allow motorcycles into Clean Air Zone

In a move that other councils would do well to follow, Bath Council plan to allow motorcycle an exemption from the Clean Air Zone.

Everything we know about the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade

With the launch of the new 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade less than a week away, here’s everything we know so far

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Japan reels from lowest motorcycle sales on record

Japan suffered the lowest motorcycle sales on record last year with 2019 figures just 10% of the market's all-time high in 1989

Custom Harley-Davidson built for Paul Walker sold at auction

The bike was built for the Fast and the Furious star in 2005 by Road Dog Customs

Pricing for new and updated Piaggio models announced

Find all the UK pricing for Moto Guzzi, Aprilia, Vespa and Piaggio’s new and updated models right here

Triumph announce two special edition Tiger 1200s

The Desert and Alpine feature special paint and finishes, higher spec and a more focused riding experience over the standard Tiger 1200

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Kawasaki Z650 Video Review

Visordown gives the definitive verdict on Kawasaki’s latest mid-weight naked, the Z650

Government pledge funding for on-street electric charging points

Residential street charge-point funding doubled with plans in place to advise of real-time charger availability

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One of the oldest production motorcycle engines to be axed

The Royal Enfield 500 single cylinder engine will be discontinued due to Euro5 emissions regulations

Eyelights EyeRide HUD launches next month

The new display can provide the user with directions and caller information and is controlled by voice commands

Kawasaki Patent Dual Injection Supercharged Engine

Kawasaki looks to be working on their next supercharged engine which features an innovative injection system

Triumph Bajaj collaboration to launch smaller capacity models to UK?

Triumph and Bajaj Auto's deal to manufacturer a range of smaller capacitiy Triumph branded models in India is set to be confirmed this month

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Honda toasts first Dakar Rally win since 89, pays tribute to Goncalves

Honda HRC President celebrates the success of Ricky Balbec's 2020 Dakar Rally win and pays tribute to the late Paulo Goncalves

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Japanese ‘big four’ could use Damon Hypersport’s smart radar tech

Damon Motorcycles says the radar safety and ergonomic tech it showcased on its Hypersport electric sportsbike has caught the attention of Japan's 'big four'

BMW Motorrad posts another record year of sales in 2019

BMW Motorrad posts record annual global sales for a ninth year in succession with a third of its models sold being the R 1250 GS/Adventure

Ricky Brabec, Honda clinch 2020 Dakar Rally win to end KTM dominance

Ricky Brabec holds his nerve on the final stage to clinch the 2020 Dakar Rally for Honda - the first non-KTM winner in almost two decades

Ducati Superleggera V4 leaks to show off its wings upon wings

You've seen the specs, now you can see the multi-winged Ducati Superleggera V4 'Project 1708' in the flesh following a new leak

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KTM, Royal Enfield make big UK sales gains as Harley-Davidson slides

Mixed fortunes for the UK's best-selling manufacturers sees Honda increase its market share while the likes of Harley-Davidson, Yamaha and Ducati slide

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Mid-size Sportsbike teased as Benelli readies 2020 new model offensive

Benelli's future model plan reveals a number of previously unconfirmed motorcycles, including a larger TRK and a possible '600RR' sportsbike

Egg thrown from car leaves biker blind in one eye

A motorcyclists loses sight in his eye after he being struck by an egg thrown from a passing car in East Midlands

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Husqvarna Norden 901 will spearhead full ‘Huskie’ ADV line

The all-new Husqvarna Norden 901 adventure tourer is just the first in a line of ADV models on the horizon from the Swedish firm

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Yamaha wades into Carlos Ghosn saga with warning about hiding in boxes

Yamaha takes to social media to 'warn' people not to 'pull a Carlos Ghosn' by hiding in one of its boxes amid his great escape bombshell