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Petrol drops below 100 pence per litre
By Visordown News on 16/10/2008 08:24:30
Supermarket giants force down the price of fuel after reduction in crude oil costs
PETROL HAS dropped below £1 per litre for the first time since December last year, thanks to a price cut from supermarket chains Asda and Morrison's. Both are selling unleaded petrol at 99.9 pence per litre, and also cutting the price of diesel
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19p a litre 'petrol' in development
By Visordown News on 31/01/2011 18:01:07
Hydrogen based fuel could mean a full tank costs just £3.23
OXFORDSHIRE-based company Cella Energy is developing a fuel that could be used instead of petrol and would cost just 19 pence per litre.The fuel uses hydrogen and is described by Cella energy as 'the perfect fuel' as it produces three times as much
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Litre-bike super test - Real world superbikes
By Jon Urry on 18/03/2008 15:47:12
The boys from TWO give the big four's litre superbikes a going-over
A few years ago World Superbikes had a problem. For a series that built its reputation on close-fought, hard racing it was becoming a bit, well, dull...The organisers needed to spice things up a bit, level the playing field and reintroduce the element of excitement and close raci...
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Honda Fireblade wins litre bike Supertest
By Visordown News on 08/05/2008 08:05:15
Blade takes the honours in prestigious big-league Supertest
The 2008 Fireblade beat off stiff competition to win Supertest trophyHONDA'S 2008 Fireblade has won the litre sportsbike class in the prestigious Supertest trophy.The 180bhp, 16-valve Honda machine fought off competition from its twin and four
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Litre Beaters: 2003 1000cc test
By Niall Mackenzie & Jon Urry on 19/05/2003 11:29:51
When you absolutely, positively have to go as fast as possible from one point to another there is only one class to turn to. But when the siren goes off is the new GSX-R still the fastest way to get to a nuclear bunker?
about.Track verdict A very forgiving bike to ride and confidence inspiring despite huge horsepower. The new chassis has really harnessed the power of an already excellent motor and made it useable.Continue the litre test
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5p off deal for every litre of Shell V-Power
By Visordown on 11/11/2010 10:51:20
One day only deal tomorrow (Friday 12 November)
TOMORROW, FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER, Shell will be offering a one day only deal gifting 5 pence off every litre of Shell V-Power Unleaded and V-Power diesel.The deal is easy, no need for coupons or vouchers, just roll up to a participating Shell forecourt
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American builds huge 3.5 litre engine
By Robin Goodwin on 14/05/2009 10:28:44
Bad Dog Cycles pistons are large enough to eat your sunday dinner off
Bob's R1 big-bore was never going to pass scrutineering CHECK out the size of the pistons for Bad Dog Cycles prototype 3500cc V-Twin monster. The Bad Dog 215 is a fuel-injected, sixty-degree air-and-oil-cooled 4-valve V-Twin, displacing 3500cc. With the engine expected to develop...
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1.5litre V8 two-stroke
By mark forsyth on 21/04/2011 11:59:16
Yes, that makes a great deal of sense
I don't know about you but I've yet to ride anything with two wheels and an engine that I didn't enjoy in one form or another.From minimotos to 1800 Goldwings, there's always some fun to be had even if it is just the novel experience that makes you grin. I am not one for a pidgeo...
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German custom bike to run 6.7 litre V-twin
By Tim Skilton on 20/11/2007 12:44:57
Sidecar equipped model available soon
Gunbus...350bhp, 395kg and 6.7 litresGERMAN MOTORCYCLE builder Clemens F. Leonhardt has constructed a gargantuan motorcycle named the Gunbus.The engine is a 350bhp 6.7-litre V-twin, with cylinders taken from a radial aeroplane engine hooked to a
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5.7 litre V8 monowheel. What could possibly go wrong?
By mark forsyth on 02/08/2010 10:58:06
Not strictly a tankslapper but....
Mad people. Dontcha just love 'em?If you've ever experienced the sheer physical weight of a small block Yank V8 you'll understand the full implications of this crash video. It is not the sort of engine you want to be mixed up with whilst cartwheeling through the air, wearing noth...
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