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ABS - Is ABS the future for sports bikes?
By Mark Forsyth on 19/12/2008 14:45:44
In an industry first, Honda have produced a working prototype sportsbike ABS system that they hope will contribute to safer superbikes on the roads of Europe.
if your hands and feet are made of lead, you will be able to perform risk-free emergency stops on polished ice without coming to grief. Very, very clever.The combined braking system overcomes the weight pitching issue of a sports bike under heavy braking
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KTM's 350cc Duke and sports bike confirmed
By Visordown News on 26/01/2012 10:55:43
Leaked model plan proves true so far
KTM has seemingly confirmed that it will launch the much-rumoured Duke 350 in 2013 followed by a Moto3-inspired 350cc sports single a year later.Speaking at the launch of the new Duke 200 in India, KTM boss Stefan Pierer is reported to have
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Where we were kings: used sports bike test
By Jon Urry on 10/09/2010 15:50:32
The quintessential Blade that was so good it was generally overlooked, the underrated GSX-R750 that was admired by those who bought one and the R1 a Japanese bike with styling that matched the Italians
No matter what you may read, here in the UK we are still very much a sportsbike-orientated market with over 25,000 of this type of bike alone sold each year. With that kind of a vast turn-over it’s not surprising that there are so many of them
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New bike: Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport Corsa
By Visordown News on 17/05/2011 09:37:25
A paint job can work wonders
There's no difference between the new Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport Corsa and the basic 1200 Sport. No more power, no better handling and most importantly no increase in price.But it's immensely more desirable simply because of that paint scheme
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450 Moto - A new era for sports bikes?
By Visordown News on 20/08/2007 11:39:31
US creation could open up new UK race series
the engine, frame and swing-arm, but replaces the front end with one from a 600cc sports bike. Lightweight 17" wheels are used with GP250 Dunlop slicks. The fairings are also from a GP250 machine. An Ohlins TTx rear shock is used to adjust ride height
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Top 10 sports bikes from the '90s
By Visordown on 17/08/2010 10:06:18
Nostalgia hits and future classics. They may be getting on a bit but they’re still capable...
10. Suzuki GSX-R75010. Suzuki GSX-R750 SRADEngine 749cc, liquid cooled, Power Torque Weight 179kg Top speedOn the scene for four years at the end of the ‘90s the Suzuki GSX-R750 was a reinvention of the manufacturer’s entry in the sportsbike category. The 1996 model signalled ...
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House of Fun - 750cc Sports bikes
By Warren Pole on 05/10/2003 10:29:16
Overlooked by fashion, out-classed on the racetrack, is there any point in a modern day 750? Wozza and co thrash the cream of the crop to find out
the rare bikes in the bag too.A mint R7 was coming along with owner, farming magnate and fine fellow Jamie Rule, and the MV was waiting for collection at D&K Motorcycles 'oop North. The GSX-R750 was a no-brainer because we were using my boxfresh long
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If BMW turned its K1600 into a sports bike
By Visordown News on 04/08/2011 16:07:55
It might look something like this
means anything it's used in will be pricey. They can get away with that in the world of high-end touring bikes, where the K1600 lives, but sports machines and naked bikes like the original Concept C operate in a market where price is as important
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Ride Spain's newest race track with Visordown
By Ben Cope on 01/02/2008 10:19:48
Catalan Sports Bikes have teamed up with Visordown to offer a specialEaster package
width:300px; margin:5px 0px 5px 10px;"align="center"La Selva circuitVisordown and Catalan Sports Bikes have teamed up to offer the chance to ride thenewest track in Spain over the Easter weekend.Located near the holiday resorts of the Spanish Costa
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Learning to ride a motorcycle: Choosing the right bike
By Ben Cope on 28/07/2011 17:46:42
Whether you're after a sports bike, commuter, naked, adventure or scoooter. Find out the best first bike to buy...
. Robust, reliable and a great commuter, the CB500 is an easy machine upon which to improve your riding skills. They’re popular with new riders so check for crash damage or ex-training school bikes.Honda CBR600 F Sport £2000 - £4000Honda’s CBR600F Sport
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