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Manufacturer's turf war for scooter buyers
By Visordown News on 12/11/2010 15:19:08
A battle is brewing to try and win over city riders who'd traditionally be choosing between a scooter and public transport for their everyday commutes.
between a motorcycle and a scooter. Which is pretty much exactly what it claimed for the 2005 E4-01 concept and the 2003 Griffon concept, not to mention the DN-01.Time will tell which solution is going to be the biggest hit, and whether the traditional
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Voxan future still uncertain
By Visordown News on 18/02/2010 10:35:19
French motorcycle manufacturer in limbo as potential buyer is set to appeal court's decision
THE FUTURE of French motorcycle manufacturer Voxan remains uncertain, despite serious interest from a potential buyer.A French court ruled yesterday the company is to be put into liquidation and all of its assets sold at auction. However, Thierry
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Kawasaki USA recalls all 2011 ZX-10Rs
By Visordown News on 13/12/2010 09:29:48
Buyers offered refunds - all models removed from dealers
KAWASAKI AMERICA has placed the new 2011 ZX-10R on a technical hold, it has been revealed.Machines are to be withheld from sale with immediate effect; owners already in possession are being offered a full refund.According to the press release, "The
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First Look: 2009 Zero X
By Visordown News on 29/05/2009 12:05:34
Upgraded electric off roader goes on sale to UK buyers
) Recharge time Less than 2 hours Input Standard 110V or 220V Drive Train Transmission Clutchless one speed Drive system 13T / 71T, 420 Chain Chassis / Suspension / Brakes Front Suspension Travel 7 - 8 inches (178 - 203 mm) Rear Suspension Travel 9 inches
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VIDEO: 1966 Batcycle sells for £18,200
By Visordown News on 06/07/2009 07:55:56
Caped Crusaders' famous motorcycle combination sells on eBay to mystery buyer
THE MOTORCYCLE and sidecar outfit used in the original 1960s television series 'Batman' has sold on eBay for USD 29,500 (£18,200). The Batcycle, as it's known, has covered just over 7,000 miles in its 33-year life. It's powered by a 250cc Yamaha
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Britain's oldest motorcycle goes overseas
By Visordown News on 26/01/2009 14:05:42
110-year-old Raleigh sold to Dutch buyer after British museums decline to bid
BRITAIN'S OLDEST motorcycle has been sold to an overseas buyer after the National Motorcycle Museum and Wollaton Hall in Nottingham declined to buy it.The 110-year-old petrol-engined bike, made by Raleigh called the 'Sir Walter' was built
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High overseas demand for secondhand UK motorcycles
By Visordown News on 18/02/2009 08:49:42
Mainland Europeans seek cheap secondhand machines at UK auctions
EVER DECREASING values of secondhand bikes in the UK are attracting a huge number of overseas buyers, says BCA Car and Motorcycle Auctions (BCA).The company auctions around 200 motorcycles each month at their Peterborough centre. Their most recent
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Bonhams star superbikes fail to sell
By Visordown News on 27/04/2011 09:10:01
Classic bikes find new homes but the more modern lots don't fare so well
went unsold.Which is a bit odd, really. It's not like there wasn't the money there – a Brough Superior went for £131,300 at the sale, a 1955 Vincent prototype took £107,100 and a 1957 Gilera 500cc GP bike reached £84,000. But bikes of the 80s and 90s
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London biker shot by motorcycle thief
By Visordown News on 11/11/2009 10:51:19
Police seek witnesses after R6 owner is robbed at gunpoint
contact Brent Police on 0208 733 3249 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Yamaha announce £327 million loss
By Visordown News on 28/01/2009 09:24:25
Top executives to take pay cut as global financial crisis sets in
by the company yesterday. Yamaha has found that it has lost buyers in North America and Europe as people have limited the buying of leisure goods in the wake of the global financial crisis.According to Bloomberg, Yamaha will cut salaries of executives by as much
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