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Piaggio import the Ape into the UK
By Visordown News on 27/03/2009 16:43:52
Lovable Italian workhorse makes its way to the UK - only 50 years after it was first introduced
Piaggio Ape ... now imported into the UKPIAGGIO may be a name synonymous with scooters but they also make the Ape, a three-wheeled machine, which is the ultimate in cheap transport.It originated from an Italian blend of scooter and pick-up bed
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Severe ape-hangers on this chopper
By Robin Goodwin on 25/06/2010 14:56:34
Japanese custom shows the Americans how it is done
Absolutely ridiculous and impractical forks and bars but for some reason it works and the guy looks cool.Might be the old-school helmet sans visor with shades combo that does it though...
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Caption That - Ape Hangers
By Visordown News on 19/05/2008 14:35:27
You don't have to be a member to take part in Visordown's weekly caption competition!
.This week we've got a great capture of a biker in the US, cruising down the freeway with possibly the wolrd's highest ape hanger.Here's your chance to impress the world with your knife-sharp wit, so get those warped minds into gear and CAPTION THAT!
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Piaggio MP3 LT 400cc review
By Ben Cope on 19/06/2009 14:54:24
The scooter that can be ridden with no motorcycle licence? Does that make sense? No, but it's true.
Piaggio MP3 LT400 ... safer than two wheels?Piaggio has just launched what they reckon will sway all those London-luvvies who find the whole concept of two wheels a bit scary. The MP3 LT is a 400cc scooter with one big difference, an extra wheel at the front. Yes this concept has...
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SCOOP: Exclusive shots of Yamaha's new 2009 YZF-R6
By Visordown News on 10/09/2008 10:46:38
Check out the world's first images of Yamaha's latest middleweight sports rocket
HERE ARE visordown.com's scoop pictures of Yamaha's 2009 YZF-R6.Three colour schemes will be available of the new 135bhp machine. The black version gets gold forks, brakes and wheels to ape its sibling YZF-R1 SP.More details as soon as we get them
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New Suzuki SV650, Yamaha TR-6 and Kawasaki ER-7
By Visordown News on 31/03/2008 09:53:36
Top Frog mag reckons we'll all be getting naked in 2009
says that in the pipeline are not only the revamped Suzuki SV 650 idea but a new Kawasaki ER-7 and a slimmed-down, learner-friendly Yamaha TR-6 apeing back to the days of narrow, nippy and naughty Japanese-only buzz-bikes.Each one sounds like a goer
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First Look: 2009 KTM400 EXC
By Visordown News on 04/07/2008 08:52:00
Visordown gets the first shot of KTM's new four-stroke blaster
valves and a cylinder head cover made from lightweight magnesium.According to the factory, the bike will ape the engine delivery and rideability of the motocross bikes in the range, but will still be as accommodating as usual for long day
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First Look: Benelli 600cc sportsbike
By Visordown News on 29/07/2008 12:02:45
It's only at the design stage but we reckon Carles Solsona's Benelli concept is well worth further investment
Like it? We do...CHECK OUT this awesome drawing of the future Benelli 600cc by Spanish designer Carles Solsona.The front suspension for the four-cylinder sportsbike apes the Bimota Tesi (no surprise there as the technical director of Benelli
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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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2010 Suzuki GSX-R125 revealed!
By Visordown News on 02/09/2009 08:48:18
Suzuki jumps onto the ever-buoyant 125 supersports market
HERE'S the all-new Suzuki baby GSX-R125. And isn't it stunningly gorgeous?The bike has been designed by Satoshi Miyake, the man behind the GSR250, and apes the bigger GSX-R range.Expected to make 15bhp in standard trim from the water-cooled motor
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