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Six steps for winter motorcycle protection
By Visordown on 04/11/2011 12:24:08
How to prepare your motorcycle for winter riding
If you're riding through winter, a few simple steps will ensure your bike won't let you down. They won't take long, they won't cost much, but they'll reduce the risk of you being stranded by the side of the road in the cold and they'll keep your bike from rotting away through the...
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BMW launch online servicing resource
By Visordown News on 22/08/2011 10:10:35
Ten years worth of BMW motorcycles included in electronic catalogue
BMW Motorrad UK have introduced an online 'Service Area' that includes ten years worth of owner's manuals, a full parts catalogue and a tyre choosing and fitment guide.The section of the website has been designed to help owners save time when
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First Ride: 2003 Honda Rune review
By Dirck Edge on 14/09/2010 15:14:34
Honda doesn't build £17,000 'custom' motorcycles. Honda doesn't create a design study and work 'backwards' towards a production machine. Of course, all of this was true before the Rune
Click to read: Honda Rune owners reviews, Honda Rune specs and to see the Honda Rune image gallery.Manufacturing motorcycles isn't entirely about making money on products that sell in large numbers - part of it is about building a brand image. This is why Honda is involved in bra...
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Buyer Guide: BMW F650 Series
By Visordown on 12/10/2010 14:31:09
The ultimate buying guide for BMW’s lightweight adventure bike
Click to view: BMW F650 Series owners reviews, specs and image galleries.Secret identities. Superman had one and so did Hong Kong Phooey. Yes they were a local reporter and a mild mannered janitor, but they were capable of much more besides and hardly anyone knew. And it’s the sa...
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Buyer Guide: Yamaha FJR1300
By Visordown on 30/09/2010 16:00:30
Two million miles on Yamaha’s supersonic sofa, the FJR1300. Owners give us the lowdown on what the bike’s really like to live with
Click to view: Yamaha FJR1300 owners reviews, specs and image galleries.You can’t have your cake and eat it. Either choose a fast bike or a comfy one. That all changed when Yamaha launched the FJR1300 at the end of 2000. It was the first bike to combine the levels of luxury and l...
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Buyer Guide: Aprilia RSV
By Visordown on 04/10/2010 09:30:04
Aside from a few charging system problems, owner/riders rate Aprilia’s big 1000cc V-twin very highly. A strong engine, planted chassis and tough finish make this a top value Italian
Click to read: Aprilia RSV owners reviews, Aprilia RSV specs and to see the Aprilia RSV image gallery.Aprilia succeeded where the Japanese ‘big four’ had failed and that alone shows what a special bike the RSV is. Ducati were kicking arse and taking heads in the showroom and on t...
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Buyer Guide: BMW K1200 & K1300
By Visordown on 04/10/2010 17:01:48
BMW’s big bastid K1200/1300 bikes reviewed and rated by the people who actually own them. If you want the lowdown, here it is...
Click to view: BMW K1300 owners reviews, specs and image galleries.Click to view: BMW K1200 owners reviews, specs and image galleries.BMW don’t make brand new engines for their bikes very often. The last one was the original K-series flat four in the early ‘80s. So when they rele...
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Niall's Spin - Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 16:45:18
The boldest move for Harley-Davidson in recent history was the VRSCA V-Rod, Niall Mackenzie takes it for a Spin
Click to read: Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod owners reviews, Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod specs and to see the Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod image gallery.Sportsters and Fat Boys were the only Harley-Davidsons I had ridden until I had the pleasure of this very different, very gleaming...
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Retro File: 1998 Yamaha R1
By Visordown on 13/10/2010 14:16:46
Yamaha’s original R1 is, even by today’s standards, a gloriously fast and furious superbike. In 1998 it was staggering. Tempted? Here’s everything you need to know about buying, owning and riding this modern classic
Click to read: Yamaha R1 owners reviews, Yamaha R1 specs and to see the Yamaha R1 image gallery.HistoryYamaha managed to keep the fact they were building a 1000cc superbike to kick the FireBlade’s arse very quiet. In charge of the project was a young designer called Kunihiko Miwa...
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First Ride: Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid review
By Kevin Ash on 14/09/2010 13:37:29
Aprilia's revamped Caponord may have its roots planted in the dirt, but like most of the big trailies it was built for touring
Click to read: Aprilia ETV1000 Caponord owners reviews, Aprilia ETV1000 Caponord specs and to see the Aprilia ETV1000 Caponord image gallery.When it comes to a motorcycle's credibility, us bike buyers are a funny lot - we'll choose our race replica according to speed figures and ...
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