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The clever bits of the new Honda VFR1200
By Mark Forsyth on 07/06/2010 14:31:05
...and some of the (maybe) too clever bits, like the ABS. Whatever happened to a front brake lever that gives you all the front brake?
to smooth things out. DCT system is a whole different bag of biscuits (see box-out page right)6. Screen extenderFor a bit more wind protection there’s a taller screen and hand blisters. Optional heated grips also point towards the VFR’s tourability7. Mirrors
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8-bit pixel dirtbike
By Robin Goodwin on 24/08/2010 14:32:41
Real life ExciteBike
A designer has created a real-life version of the dirtbike out of the Nintendo classic ExciteBike.The pixelated 8-bit bike has been pieced together with sections of wood and an old bicycle providing the chassis.Designer, Justin Harder also
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Nice bit of Simoncelli graffiti
By Ben Cope on 29/06/2012 12:17:00
If this was in the UK, the council would paint over it. Unless it was done by Banksy.
I spotted this decent bit of graffiti in Riccione while over in Italy for World Ducati Week. SuperSic was born just 15 minutes down the road in Cattolica but grew up in Coriano, just a few minutes from where this mural is.Although Simoncelli's life
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Man arrested for stealing motorbike - bit-by-bit
By Visordown News on 20/08/2009 13:30:34
Police in China arrest crafty factory worker after five-year theft
POLICE IN CHINA have charged a man for stealing a motorcycle - part by part from the factory where he worked.The assembly line worker told Police he'd always wanted his own motorbike but could never afford one on the lowly wages he received.Over a five-year period the man whipped...
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Two Brothers’ exhausting Hyosung bits
By Visordown News on 08/02/2008 09:39:42
Bling up your Hyosung now!
IF YOU needed proof that the Hyosung range is gaining a bit of cred, check out the Two Brother’s range of bolt on exhaust bits for the firm’s GT650R Comet. The tidy extra just bolts on as a direct replacement for the original part for 5bhp more
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A bit of retroness from Alpinestars
By Ben Cope on 03/02/2011 13:00:42
Because summer's coming ...and the pub beckons
Looking cool on a scooter: It's hard but I think this jacket might help me out. It's the Alpinestars Velocity. A retro-styled jacket with CE approved armour, a removable liner and YKK zips.It's a quality bit of kit. The leather feels super
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Ducati 848 bits and bobs for sale
By Ben Cope on 16/02/2013 12:35:35
Need a few standard parts for your 848? Make me an offer.
Calling all 848, 1098 and 1198 owners: I'm havig a garage clearout and these are a few parts I'm selling.They came off a standard 2009 848 during the process of converting it into an 848 Challenge bike.I'm on 07889 091 239 and based in SW London, UK. All prices are without shippi...
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Stoner on Schumacher: 'It's just a bit of fun'
By Visordown News on 11/04/2008 11:32:15
MotoGP World Champion explains how Schumacher's not seriously testing for Ducati and lets slip what he'd like to do when he retires from motorcycle racing
REIGNING WORLD Champion Casey Stoner has said Michael Schumacher's recently quick lap times on his own MotoGP Desmosedici were nothing more than a bit of fun for the German.The statement comes just a few days after Schumacher was called
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Rossi test pace 'a bit scary' says Ducati boss
By Visordown News on 17/03/2010 11:45:56
Filippo Preziosi, Ducati's boss speaks out on Italian rival
THE HEAD MAN of Ducati's MotoGP team has said Valentino Rossi's performances in the 2010 official pre-season tests were 'a bit scary'.Speaking to Motosprint, Filippo Preziosi admitted Rossi's form in all the pre-season tests had been impressive
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Want to add a bit more danger to your trail ride?
By Ben Cope on 01/03/2010 10:55:07
If these guys invite you out for a trail ride. Just. Say. No.
I don't know about you, but the times I've been trail riding I haven't needed a massive drop-off to feel like I'm risking life and limb. Clearly, these guys like that added risk but I'll stick to having fists waved at me by Berghaus wearing walkers. That's about all the danger I ...
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