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Electric 1950s Norton competes in TTXGP
By Visordown News on 25/07/2011 14:58:28
Classic bike fused with the latest in electric technology
ELECTRIC motorcycle racing has been known to produce futuristic and sometimes frankly weird looking motorcycles. However the Moto Electra is something different.It's based on a 1951 Norton Featherbed chassis but uses modern performance parts and of course, an electric motor.Origi...
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Carbon-fibre Triumph Bonneville
By Visordown News on 25/01/2011 11:15:00
Old bike meets modern technology. A Bonnie idea.
IT'S so easy for custom bike builders to fall into the trap of building endless variations on the traditional chopper/cruiser/cafe race theme that when one does something really different it's worth sitting up and taking note.And this work
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Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro - world's first images
By Visordown News on 17/04/2008 11:34:06
Aprilia's new 750cc bike that they claim combines the best of supersport and supermoto racing technology
CLICK PIC TO ENLARGECLICK PIC TO ENLARGECLICK PIC TO ENLARGECLICK PIC TO ENLARGECLICK PIC TO ENLARGECLICK PIC TO ENLARGECLICK PIC TO ENLARGECLICK PIC TO ENLARGECLICK PIC TO ENLARGEAPRILIA have just released images of their new bike, the SMV 750
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Exploding funbags delayed
By Visordown News on 26/01/2010 15:25:55
Will we soon have airbags fitted as standard in our bike jackets? We talk to the brains behind Dainese’s D-Air to see how the technology is developing.
Following the lead of the automotive industry is nothing new in motorcycling. Traction control and anti-locking brake systems are just two prime examples of how car technology filters down, so the latest developments in motorcycle airbag protection
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BMW's anti-SMIDSY system
By Visordown News on 17/05/2011 10:06:05
'Turn left assistant' to stop SMIDSY crashes
and an accident would no longer be avoidable.'Another development of the idea actually incorporates technology into the bike, too: 'A second testing scenario with the left turn assistant shows the additional potential of equipping vehicles with this kind
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First Look: Segway Hybrid Scooter
By Visordown News on 29/06/2009 21:55:38
Stirling engine technology for new Segway scooter
Segway scooter uses Stirling engine technology SEGWAY the company known for their innovative approach to alternative-fuel two-wheelers have come up with a new idea for a hybrid electric scooter. Segway's latest idea uses a Stirling engine
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2010 Honda VFR1200F - Official Honda colours
By Visordown News on 08/10/2009 14:52:49
Three colour options for new Honda VFR1200F
the bike’s consistently contemporary styling. The racetrack is still the source and test environment for its technologies, while its all-round usability and ample smoothly delivered power have continued to lead its class.
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First Look: 2009 Honda CB400
By Visordown News on 02/01/2009 10:41:20
VFR valve technology for Honda's funky new middleweight
be available in naked and semi-faired versions.The 399cc in-line four motor has been armed with variable valve technology, as seen on the VFR VTEC, with a view to boosting bottom and midrange power delivery, without sacrificing outright poke. Honda say
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First Look: Vespa College 50 and 125
By Visordown News on 07/05/2010 10:47:16
Retro looks with modern technology for Vespa's new two-wheeler
VESPA has unveiled two new scooters into the company's range: the College 50 and College 125. Priced on the continent at 2,350 euros for the two-stroke 50cc version and 3,360 euros for the electronically fuel-injected four-stroke College 125, the new model will appeal to many tha...
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Yamaha unveil 2009 YZF-R1
By Visordown News on 09/09/2008 09:08:48
Yamaha unleash their latest flagship sportsbike - the most technologically advanced R1 ever built
. Featuring an all-new 998cc engine whose design has been influenced by the championship winning M1, the new high-tech R1 powerplant is closely linked to thee company's MotoGP bike. The R1 engine has never benefited from so much MotoGP developed technology
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