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I've never seen a chain do that before
By Ben Cope on 20/09/2011 17:02:03
..a lesson in making sure that split-link is properly in place
I've been overtaken by my chain on the A509 and that was a bit of a surprise, but I bet this tickled..Looks like it's happened on a trackbike, so maybe it only had to punch through the fibreglass tail unit, marginally preferable to the engine casing
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2012 Kawasaki ER-6n official accessories
By Ben Cope on 20/10/2011 14:49:38
Kawasaki's genuine accessories for the ER-6n
These are the Kawasaki genuine accessories for the ER6-n.The accessories include a pillion seat cover to give the bike a single-seat look. A flyscreen to increase wind protection and make the bike more comfortable at cruising speeds and crash
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All-new Kawasaki Versys 1000
By Visordown News on 22/08/2007 14:17:29
TWO's got the scoop on Kawasaki's new Versys
like the Z750-style seat unit."
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First Look: Triumph Speed Triple Special
By Visordown News on 20/08/2009 14:27:58
Check this French take on Triumph's Speed Triple
THANKS TO Visordown reader Buster Jones for pointing us in the direction of this awesome modified Speed Triple.According to reports, the bike was built in France and features snazzy extras including lightweight wheels, a race-style exhaust and seat
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Forget active suspension, how about an active seat?
By Visordown News on 15/08/2011 14:53:33
BMW patents new technology to revolutionise rider comfort
the front wheel works along with the seat's spring/damper unit to adjust the settings in real time. Basically, as soon as the front wheel hits a bump or pothole, it sends a signal to the seat telling it just how severe the shock was and asking it to alter
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Guzzi V7 gains endurance racer kit
By Visordown News on 28/03/2012 09:19:55
Moto Guzzi V7 Record kit inspired by 1970s endurance racer
for the Italian manufacturer, including one at Monza Speedbowl Circuit where the V7 achieved an average speed over 1000km of 206km/h (128mph).To create the retro look, the record kit features a front fairing and a single-seat unit, complete with an spoiler
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New Triumph superbike on the cards
By Visordown News on 04/12/2008 09:28:37
Spaniards say a tasty big-bore Triumph's on the way
, CBR-gappy type fairings, a tiny seat unit and tucked-up tiny exhaust.Interesting take on the superbike idea though, especially as Triumph are seriously missing a decent, competitive superbike from its range.
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Streetfighter 848, with added bling
By Ben Cope on 29/09/2011 16:54:13
Want to add more individuality to your Streetfighter 848? Step this way..
as examples from a list of thousands.However, the bits bolted onto this Ducati look the part and give it an extra air of brutality and not a single centimetre of rim tape in sight.Check out the pics below; that seat unit is a work of art.
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Suzuki's limited edition 100th TT GSX-R range
By Visordown News on 15/03/2007 20:32:01
New paintjob is the major change for limited edition bikes
plate.The bikes also display a specially-designed graphics kit featuring the TT logo intertwined with the bikes' original graphics on both side of the fairing and on the rear seat cowling.The GSX-R1000's special colour scheme is a combination of, wait
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Flat track inspired Royal Enfield
By Visordown News on 25/11/2010 10:20:51
New flat-track styled 500cc engined Royal Enfield Fury
replaced the twin saddle rear-end with a glass fibre single seat unit, with the tail light hidden discretely.Commenting on the new machine, Sales Director Ben Matthews said: "Following the introduction of the new fuel injected unit engine Royal Enfield
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