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Hayden: Mixed capacity engines in MotoGP "sounds a little crazy"
By Visordown News on 22/04/2010 09:41:44
Ducati MotoGP man speaks out on 2012 ruling
on something I can't control," said Hayden. "I don't know, man: Everybody riding two different bikes, man, that all sounds a little bit crazy. The FIM, I think do a good job, other than the switch to 800s. For the most part, they've got some sharp people
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Have you ever been overtaken by a sofa?
By Visordown News on 08/02/2007 08:29:11
Forget chasing Imprezas, you want to worry about fast sofas
washroom with a tub, shower and sink.So next time you're out on a ride and your mate can't keep up. Let them know that they're so slow, they could be overtaken by a sofa.
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Bike thieves end dream for global explorer
By Visordown News on 14/02/2008 11:15:53
Machine pinched while weary rider relaxes with friends
Roberts will be unable to complete his trip, unless a sponsor comes to replave his stolen machine."I've fully self-funded the trip and have never asked for sponsorship or support," he said, "but now this has happened I can't go on."Mr Roberts had
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Laguna Seca: The riders' words and pictures
By Visordown News on 26/07/2010 11:29:59
All the rider comments and pictures in one easy-access place
"...we can't take anything for granted"HERE'S WHAT the top six had to say following Sunday's USGP from Laguna SecaJorge Lorenzo - Fiat Yamaha - 1st"I am so happy to win here at Laguna Seca, it's something I've always dreamed of. I rode so well today
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Under the microscope
By Visordown Ringmaster on 09/07/2010 11:00:29
Welcome to motorcycling innerspace, a place so tiny you can't see it with the naked eye
Every time you ride your bike, put your helmet on, or get your knee down, a million things happen that you're not aware of. Electrons spin around molecules forming atoms, and atoms are what make everything. We are made of around 7
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180mph Canadian speeder's bike seized
By Visordown News on 23/04/2012 11:00:39
But Canadian Police can't charge him as the bike is registered in his mother's name
and reaching speeds over 180mph on the Trans Canada Highway.Police have yet to charge the rider and have issued fines totalling $1,449 (£900) for driving without due care and attention, speeding and riding without insurance - however these fines have been given
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Dunlop to drop Norton for 2010?
By Visordown News on 15/12/2009 11:07:47
Ongoing mechanical issues force Irish star to rethink next year's race strategy
at the TT next year if I don't want to," said 20-year-old Dunlop."The Ballymoney racer is aiming for big things in 2010 and wants to be riding machinery that's up to the job."I'm not tied down to what bikes I can or can't ride, so I'll just wait and see how
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Suzuki B-King will have adjustable power maps
By Visordown News on 02/07/2007 23:44:01
Visordown's on the launch of Suzuki's new B-King
of Suzuki's 200bhp B-King at the unveiling in Rome today. 200bhp, did I really write that? We've all seen the concept and the slightly softer final version, but even that looks trick and we can't wait to ride one.We were yet to see a shot of the clocks until
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Ducati 848 launch World Press Launch
By Visordown News on 30/11/2007 09:20:38
TWO's Jon Urry sends us back his first impressions
, about twenty 848 lined up. How cool does that look? The weather's dry, the track's looking good and I can't wait to try Ducati's latest sportsbike offering.For those that don't know, the 848's 20kg lighter than the 749 and has 26bhp more at a claimed 134
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Time capsule pannier found in desert
By Visordown News on 06/12/2007 09:34:26
Despatch rider's bag turns up 68 years on
the pannier while riding across sand dunes near Cairo. Inside the pannier was immaculate photos and messages from family and friends preserved almost perfectly inside the leather bag. Included was a letter from his sister Irene, written when she was eight
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