Blogs

We’ve tested the Silverstone track surface ahead of British MotoGP…

Visordown gives the freshly laid Silverstone surface a good run-in last week ahead of the 2019 British MotoGP event on August 23-25

Yamaha Tracer sprouts a ‘125’ baby brother?

Honey, I shrunk the Yamaha Tracer! A Yamaha Tracer '125' appears in spy shots in Vietnam and gets us yearing after a bike we won't likely ever receive.

SPOTTED: Ducati Streetfighter V4 and new Ducati 959

The Ducati Streetfighter V4 and the Ducati 959 make a camo-appearance in Italy well ahead of their anticipated world debut in October

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Biker travels across India: South to North on an MV Augusta F4 RC

Motorcyclist Harish Rossi has completed a journey from the bottom of India right to the top, riding an F4 RC AMG #94.

New replica and limited-edition SHARK helmets surface

In celebration of its title sponsorship of the French Grand Prix and its 30th anniversary this year, SHARK has announced two new track-focused helmets

Has Yamaha Gogoro deal just transformed the idea of electric bikes?

As Gogoro and Yamaha join forces to make electric bikes with swappable batteries, Visordown asks: Is this the first step to truly usable electric motorcycles?

World's fastest female motorcycle racer sets sights on 4-wheel record

‘Queen of Speed’ Valerie Thompson is attempting to break the conventional wheel-driven, piston-powered automobile speed record of 417.020 mph.

Celebrate 40 years since Kick Start first aired on TV

Kickstart and Junior Kick Start were nailed on favourites with the UK motorcycle community. Let us take a look back to celebrate forty years since its launch

Best motorcycles for beginners 2019

The best beginner motorcycles you can buy in 2019. We've rounded up some absolute stunners for all budgets.

NeuWai release world’s ugliest electric bike

Chinese manufacturer NeuWai has announced the MF104 and MT104 electric motorcycles, and now we wish we hadn’t looked.

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Rubberised roads begin M6 trial

Aggregates manufacturer Tarmac are to begin a trail on the M6 motorway that sees recycled tyres form part of the road surface

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Is this the most important Ducati 916 in existence?

The Ducati 916 belonging to the man that this iconic model possible is immortalised in Ducati's museum

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MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Serie Oro builds begin

MV Agusta has begun the production of the firms most powerful naked motorcycle this week as the 212hp naked motorcycle begins to take shape

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Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2 and Tiger 800 break cover

The Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2 and the 2020 Triumph Tiger are spotted out in public for the first time

Truck driver ‘high’ in accident that kills 7 bikers, report reveals

The details of the tragic accident that claimed the lives of seven Jarheads Motorcycle Club members in the US uncover more shocking revelations

Here’s how not to hit a ramp on a bike!

Motorcycle stunt rider Cole Freeman takes a tumble as his Harley-Davidson falls from a stunt ramp

Two new Triumph Rocket 3 models break cover

We have the full specs of the long-awaited Triumph Rocket 3, with two new motorcycles, all the specs and details you need to know

Motorcycle Club to raise £10k for fallen friend

A motorcycle club is to to raffle of a Harley-Davidson that belonged to their late friend to help raise funds for the hospice that helped him in his final days

Electric $82,000 Lito SORA Generation 2 unveiled

The machine features a number of innovative features including a touch-screen LCD dash and electrically adjustable seat.

That’s one smoking ride!

Indian motorcycles are taking an unusual custom motorcycle to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this year, that includes a barbecue instead of a sidecar.

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Shane Byrne autobiography ‘Unshakeable’ incoming

Shane 'Shakey' Byrne announces his new autobiography - "Unshakeable" - which will offer exclusive insight into his six British Superbike titles and more

Fancy £1000 off a new Suzuki?

Suzuki's summer incentive has landed, giving owners the chance of £500 off the RRP when they take a take ride!

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GEM tells drivers to expect bikes at junctions

The road safety organisation GEM has advised motorists to expect to see a motorcycle at a junction, in a bid to reduce ‘SMIDSY’ type incidents

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MadMax TT owner’s ‘Speed Freaks’ series powers onto ITV

Multiple world speed record holder, Zef Eisenberg will be presenting a brand-new ‘Speed Freaks’ television show, debuting on Wednesday 7 August on ITV4 at 9.00pm.

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Dumped out of MotoGP but Syahrin set to make motorsport history

KTM MotoGP rider may be about to lose his place in the premier class but he will be competing in both Sepang 8 Hours and WTCR on the same weekend...