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World's first automatic motorcycle washing machine
By Visordown News on 16/09/2008 10:05:41
Moto Express claim their contraption will clean your bike in five minutes flat
Would you put your bike through this contraption?BORED WITH having to wash your bike the conventional way? How about this for another labour-saving device from the land of free, fat and lazy (or America, if you'd prefer).The automatic motorcycle
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Automatic: How Honda's future will affect you
By Ben Cope on 02/11/2011 10:00:43
A look at the technical side of Honda's new Integra. You might not want an automatic gearbox, but Honda's future-tech innovations could influence the next bike you buy
the new engine for the 'don't call it a scooter' Integra you can see above, Honda have developed some really interesting technology that could help make their other - let's call them traditional - motorcycles, lighter, faster and more fuel efficient
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Honda's 2nd gen. Dual Clutch Technology
By Ben Cope on 02/11/2011 13:49:28
What changes have been made to Honda's automatic gearbox?
for the even ones. They run off two shafts; one sits within the other. Clever stuff. There are three shifting modes; Sport, Drive and Manual. The Manual mode isn't like a conventional motorcycle; you shift up and down using your thumb and forefinger on your
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Milan: 2012 Honda NC700X and NC700S DCT
By Visordown News on 08/11/2011 11:00:56
That's NC for 'New Concept'. The all-new motorcycle with Honda's Dual Clutch Technology
WHEN Honda starts talking about reinventing the motorcycle or creating new types of bike a certain level of cynicism is inevitable.While it's great to see companies, particularly ones as influential as Honda, trying something new, some of the past
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VIDEO: Honda dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission explained
By Visordown News on 08/09/2009 18:38:22
A video demonstartion of Honda's new VFR gearshift system
CONFUSED BY all the hi-tech blurn surrounding Honda's new dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission, revealed by Visordown earlier today?Then take a look at this video, which goes some way to explaining how the system works.
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Two more DCT Hondas in 2012
By Visordown News on 27/10/2011 13:30:35
Honda's automatic gearbox gathers momentum
HONDA will launch two new models featuring the DCT automatic gearbox in 2012.DCT, first seen on the VFR1200FA, is now in it's second generation and is lighter and more compact than the first.The two new models will be called the NS700S and NS700X
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Industry Eye: Ten millionth Yamaha rolls of the pr
By Tim Skilton on 10/12/2007 19:47:33
...and that's just in Indonesia
Yamaha Motor has produced over 10 million motorcycles in Indonesia since production started back in 1974. The company has forecast it will produce 1.8 million units this year alone, mostly for the automatic scooter market. In November 2004, Yamaha
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Hit a cyclist? It's your fault
By Visordown News on 21/09/2009 10:36:24
New proposal "will not help harmony on the roads" says AA chief
if hit by a motorcycle or car. Under the idea the most powerful vehicle in a crash would automatically be liable.Edmund King, president of the AA, said: "Many cyclists are motorists and many motorists are cyclists. Simple changes in the law that assume
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Shieldtec launch light-sensitive visor range
By Visordown News on 08/04/2010 15:39:05
Fed up with carrying two visors?
SHIELD Tech LLC is partnering with Transitions Optical, Inc. in launching a photochromic technology motorcycle visor. The manufacturers claim their visors quickly and seamlessly adjust their level of darkness in changing light to minimize glare
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Free MOT renewal reminder service
By Visordown News on 18/11/2009 15:54:18
Never miss a renewal again
OVER 4.7 MILLION people in the UK miss their MOT renewal date, risking a £1000 fine.Some road users aren't aware if they miss their renewal it automatically invalidates their insurance policy.Log onto www.auto-reminder.co.uk to register for FREE
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