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Aftermarket parts for S1000RR already showing up!
By Ian Malnis on 03/11/2009 12:50:30
Manufacturers must be chomping at the bit...
With all the hype about BMW's S1000RR, it seems some manufacturers can't wait to show us what they've got. R&G have just released images of their crash bungs, paddock stand bobbins, bar ends and tail tidy. We can't wait to see the exhaust options!
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Are these the coolest aftermarket Ducati Streetfighter pipes?
By Ian Malnis on 27/10/2009 14:03:19
Spy shots of the newest Streetfighter pipe
Visordown brings you the first images of the new Streetfighter exhaust by Chain Reaction Moto. CRM consists of a man in a shed and and a very understanding woman who have a reputation in the US for really well designed and functional exhausts. Taking on the Streetfighter was no s...
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MV Agusta launches aftermarket accessories wing
By Visordown News on 08/05/2009 11:13:43
Head to 'MV Agusta Corse' for even more expensive bits for your exotic race replica
MV AGUSTA has started its more racey arm of the business - 'MV Agusta Corse'.The new firm will make parts and aftermarket accessories for riders and bikes, starting with the Brutale and the F4.MV Corse will make things for what is billed
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Yoshimura adds KTM Super Duke to it's aftermarket line-up
By Robin Goodwin on 26/04/2010 16:51:23
Yoshimura launch the first on-road KTM system for the Super Duke
Yoshimura have released a set of exhaust cans for the KTM Super Duke.The RS-3C slip-on is described as a new design for the slip-on end can, based on the traditional oval can but with carbon fibre coned end-caps incorporated.There is a considerable increase in performance over th...
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Two-wheel-drive crosser in production this year
By Visordown News on 22/02/2011 14:56:07
Aftermarket firm Christini becomes a fully-fledged manufacturer
as an aftermarket bolt-on, and only saps 1 percent of the bike's power.Founder Steve Christini said: “Our AWD system is race tested, extremely durable and has been ridden with great success in US and international races over the past 4 years. We look forward
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10 Steps for changing brake hoses
By Daryll Young on 15/11/2010 16:12:48
Replacing standard rubber brake hoses with aftermarket braided steel lines is a common modification and not beyond the scope of the DIY mechanic. Simply follow this easy guide to better stopping
1. Study the routing of your standard hoses and the angle of the fittings. Removing the inner fairing panels on this R6 gave better access.2. Make sure you've got all the fixtures and fittings you need, and that the new hoses are the correct length. These hoses are the same dou...
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Discuss: Noisy pipes are rubbish
By Visordown on 01/09/2010 13:17:00
Think your race can sounds ace? Good for you, but it may be doing irreparable harm to motorcycling
enough aftermarket pipes with baffled silencer options that still give performance benefits; any unsilenced stuff we run will be on track (where allowed) or dyno only.We're not starting a big anti-noise campaign. This is a contentious issue among
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Leo Vince Ducati Multistrada 1200 exhaust
By Visordown on 15/12/2011 13:45:10
Want to unleash a bit more noise and power from your Multi?
Leo Vince have released this exhaust and decat kit for the Ducati Multistrada 1200.Rather than just a plain old link pipe to replace the cat, Leo Vince's decat replacement includes a silencer to cut noise. The exhaust can be fitted to the standard cat, or you could fit the stock ...
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The Science of Speed
By Rob Hoyles on 19/04/2010 11:47:21
You want your bike to be faster. But what’s the most cost-effective way of doing it? We bolted tuning parts onto a ZX-10R and recorded lap times after every step to find out what makes your bike quicker
Modern motorcycles are absolutely at the cutting edge of technical know-how today. Titanium and lightweight alloys are the favoured materials of manufacture, motorcycle tyres are incredibly advanced, composites are regularly used and engines can revolve at speeds that just 10 yea...
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Five steps for Performance Perfection
By Harriet Ridley on 25/10/2007 17:55:47
Stock motorcycles are compromised by noise and emissions regulations, budgets and the need to accommodate a vast range of riders and conditions. We explore the top five ways to iron out the production creases to give you a crisper, sharper machine
POWER COMMANDERIt's expensive but it will add power and improve throttle response. Or will it? And does your bike need it? Here's the low-down on that little black boxMost modern bikes come with electronic fuel injection (EFI). It works like this: an on-board computer (the electr...
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