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Folding Helmet nominated for Dyson Award
By Nathan Clark on 26/05/2011 14:13:17
A new folding helmet design has been shortlisted for the James Dyson Award
JESSICA DUNN, a design graduate from Australia has designed the world’s first folding helmet called the Proteus.Intended to make it easier for commuters to carry their helmet with them, the simple design folds to fit inside a rucksack.The design has
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First Look: Honda Oree electric bike concept
By Visordown News on 08/01/2009 10:47:49
Honda-backed German design gets thumbs up from the Visordown news team
Honda Oree concept bikeYOU'RE LOOKING at a Honda-backed new generation electric motorcycle called Oree.The futuristic alternative-power creation is the work of two German design college students, Nike Albertus and Andre Look.Although the Oree isn
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Custom R1 for Riders for Health
By Ben Cope on 08/12/2009 10:05:27
Flash R1's paintjob created by Rossi's lid designer. Features Ohlins and Akrapovic. Could be yours.
This R1 will be auctioned in 2010 to raise money for Riders for Health.The bike was donated by Yamaha and the paintjob was designed by Aldo Drudi - the guy behind Rossi's helmet designs. See the similarity?!It features Ohlins suspension, Roland
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Top 10 wildest custom bikes ever built
By Jon Urry on 01/07/2010 11:31:27
We bring you the most unbelievable bike-art from designers around the world
Prepare to be amazed. This is our Top 10 chosen from the entries of the AMD World Championship custom bike building competition.With designs from around the world, the finals were held in Sturgis in September and showcased the phenomenal talents
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Is this Honda's 2013 CRF450R?
By Visordown News on 25/03/2012 12:46:37
This drawing, filed as part of a patent by Honda, appears to show a new design of the firm's CRF450R motocrosser.
THE design shows twin exhausts, a solution tried a few years ago on the CRF250R, and different bodywork to the existing model. The frame also appears to be new compared to previous versions of the CRF. The single-cylinder engine is visually
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BMW fit standard indicator switch to new K1300S
By Visordown News on 07/10/2008 17:05:14
German manufacturer drops controversial 3-switch indicator system for industry standard 'push-to-cancel' design
will drop their controversial, long-standing, three-switch design, which uses controls mounted on both handlebars to operate the indicators.
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BMW R1250GS could this replace the R1200GS?
By Ben Cope on 12/08/2009 15:00:15
Concept design shows what the replacement to the R1200Gs could look like
COULD this be BMW's replacement for the R1200GS? Oberdan Bezzi, a designer with motorcycle industry experience thinks so.We've yet to see a capacity hike in any of BMW's current range, however the unstressed flat-twin 1200 is more than capable
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Win your own ER-6n paint scheme
By Visordown News on 27/01/2009 09:07:19
Design a funky paint job with this online competition and win it for your ER-6!
FANCY BEING a bit creative? How about pimping up your own ER-6n? Kawasaki has just opened up a new section of its website where you can paint a virtual version of the funky middleweight.Whoever comes up with what is judged to be the best design
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Karl Lagerfield unveils new fur covered helmets
By Visordown News on 10/03/2009 08:38:25
The latest, naffest bike helmet design springs onto the market from German pony-tailed fashion bloke
FUR COVERED motorcycle helmets were the order of the day at Karl Lagerfeld's Paris Fashion Week, where the designer showed off his autumn/winter collection.The mink covered helmets, made by French brand Ruby, and fitted with an iPod connection, so
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First Look: PMW Shocker
By Visordown News on 18/06/2009 09:19:59
Revolutionary design, emission-free, 98kg - battery-powered bikes just keep on coming!
NEVADA BASED Patmont Motor Werks (PMW) has unveiled a new electric off roader, complete with revolutionary suspension systems front and rear.Dubbed the 'Shocker' the radically designed bike is fitted with the company’s patented Cantilevered
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