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Honda tightens grip on Indian bike market
By Visordown News on 03/02/2009 11:53:07
Two new Japanese models to be launched later this month
73 per cent market share in January domestic sales. Reports show the two Honda companies reported combined sales of 4,01,872 bikes and scooters of a total 5,48,267 units. This month Honda will also launch two bikes in the 800cc plus category as part
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MotoGP: New Yamaha is like the old 990
By Visordown News on 10/02/2009 11:51:30
Tech3 Yamaha's Colin Edwards claims his new Yamaha's grunt is the secret behind his strong test times
COLIN Edwards stormed to 4th place at the recent MotoGP test session at Sepang, Malaysia and claims the new 800cc machine delivers power more like the old 990.Edwards, who was running Michelin tyres last year, claims he turned up to the recent test
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Rossi to ride in Moto2 and MotoGP?
By Visordown News on 28/05/2009 09:34:50
Visordown's MotoGP mole unearths a rather tasty titbit from the premier class paddock
THIS MAY be just a ruse to generate some interest in the lacklustre Moto2 600cc idea - but some people in the MotoGP paddock are saying that Valentino Rossi could compete in both the 600cc and 800cc class from next year.If it happens it will ape
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Yamaha FZ8, BMW 600cc Supersport...roll on 2010!
By Visordown News on 04/09/2009 09:00:28
Look what the Europeans reckon will be coming our way in 2010
-cylinder bike on its way too.Surely it's only a short stop from FZ8 to 800cc M1 road replica, isn't it? Or maybe that last bit's just us doing a bit of wishful thinking...The FZ8 and S600RR do look bloody cool though!UPDATE: We now have an official image
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Major manufacturers linked to engine supply deal
By Visordown News on 08/09/2009 17:53:55
Privateer MotoGP teams to wait almost a year for new motors
LATEST MOTOGP NEWS: At least two manufacturers are prepared to supply 800cc prototype engines to privateer MotoGP teams for future championships.MSMA spokesman Takenao Tsubouchi made the claim at Misano but was not able to name the potential sources
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Pedrosa wants 990cc return
By Visordown News on 23/11/2009 12:27:57
Spanish Smurf speaks out over return to bad boy MotoGP bruisers
DANI PEDROSA has said he would love it if the MotoGP class went back to the fearsome 990cc bikes.Speaking over the weekend, the Spanish Smurf bemoaned all the electronics being run on the current crop of 800cc bikes in the premier class and said he
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McCoy back in MotoGP for 2010
By Visordown News on 01/02/2010 11:10:19
Aussie sensation signs for FB Corse after team favourite defects to Suzuki AMA squad
AUSSIE SLIDING sensation Garry McCoy is back in MotoGP, riding for FB Corse in the 2010 championship.McCoy, recently laid-off by the BE1 Triumph World Supersport team, will ride a triple-cylinder 800cc machine in the upcoming MotoGP series. The 37
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FIM outlines 1000cc MotoGP return
By Visordown News on 18/02/2010 09:18:45
Regulations outlined for joint 800 and 1000cc class in 2012
. The newest regulations, outlined during a meeting yesterday, further defined the technical regulations for the 2012 season.Teams racing on 800cc motorcycles must meet a minimum weight of 150 kg while teams racing prototype motorcycles with increased capacity
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Harley-Davidson India launches online test ride facility
By Visordown News on 21/04/2010 12:56:31
Expanding horizons help US bike giant's road to recovery
better than expected profits, with India proving to be one of the company's most promising markets. According to H-D India, nearly 1,000 large capacity machines (800cc+) were were sold in 2009. The country's buoyant economy, coupled with a rapidly
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Biaggi clocks 203mph at Monza
By Visordown News on 08/05/2010 09:41:02
But he's still 14mph down on Pedrosa's 2009 Mugello top speed
straight; Biaggi's efforts were enough to slot him into sixth place on the timesheets. Think that's fast? Dani Pedrosa (aka Pedrobot) cracked out 217mph on his 800cc Honda RC212V MotoGP bike during Free Practice for last year's Italian GP at Mugello
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