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LCR Honda’s experimental ‘Blade
By Visordown News on 14/06/2011 09:00:07
Ingredients: take one CBR1000RR Fireblade, add MotoGP-grade Öhlins, carbon fibre Brembo brakes, a HRC kit and some super sticky Bridgestones
ONE option for exploring the possibility of running with a bike under the Claiming Rule Team regulations next season is to look into the current 1,000cc superbikes available, a project that LCR Honda have been accessing with a CBR1000RR Fireblade and a collection of MotoGP spares...
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Motorcycle industry calls for permanent use of London bus lanes
By Visordown News on 01/06/2010 11:39:21
Experimental scheme ends July 5th
THE Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) has called on the Mayor and Transport for London to allow motorcycles permanent access to London's bus lanes.The experimental scheme, which ends on July 5th, helps commuters gain easier access to areas
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Valentino Rossi's prototype AGV helmet
By Robin Goodwin on 08/11/2011 20:27:20
Project 46 AGV helmet
Hidden amongst the AGV stand was the prototype for a possible next-generation helmet, developed by Valentino Rossi and named 'Project 46'.Accompanying the glass protected helmet was an Italian description for the experimental AGV, saying
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Triumph tests rocket parts
By Visordown News on 04/05/2012 13:55:18
Street Triple used to check reliability of spaceship components
NO, they're not testing bits from a Triumph Rocket III but from a real rocket. American independent space flight firm XCOR has actually been using a Street Triple to check the reliability of components it will eventually sent into space.Looking for a way to test bearings for its ...
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First Look: MAGPUL Ronin
By Tim Skilton . on 26/01/2010 10:50:04
The best use for a Buell?
MAGPUL Ronin is an experimental project based on the defunct Buell 1125R sportsbike. Girder forks, a re-housed shock absorber (moved from under the engine to beneath the rider) and futuristic styling cues give the 1125R a whole new look.The projext
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Boris Johnson: "Stop this protest!"
By Visordown News on 03/06/2010 10:04:54
Mayor of London issues threats over Bike Parking Tax gridlock
of an experimental scheme until July 5th 2010.The Motorcycle Industry Association is calling on Westminster to make the initiative permanent.
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Motorcyclists' green light for Plymouth bus lanes
By Tim Skilton on 14/12/2007 09:03:42
18-month trial aimed at reducing accident rate
of the council's website and has been distributed to motorcycle clubs and retailers.Accident statistics, traffic flows and accessibility, from the Plymouth trial, will be monitored before and after the experimental order is in force.
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Bikers to use Advanced Stop Lines?
By Visordown News on 22/08/2008 08:19:37
Government commission research into motorcycles using bicycle stop lines
Will bikers get the green light to use ASLs?THE TRANSPORT Research Laboratory (TRL) is conducting an experimental study on behalf of the Department for Transport into the effects of permitting motorcycles to use Advanced Stop Lines (ASLs
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Honda unveils ASIMO-style bionic legs
By Visordown News on 07/11/2008 16:16:06
Too old for a motorbike? Don't worry, you can still get from A to B thanks to Honda's latest gizmo
by supporting bodyweight, Honda said.The concept is still at an experimental stage, but elderly people and people undergoing rehabilitation who need support for their leg muscles and joints are the main target."We used ASIMO's technology for developing
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GP Style Check: Leg-out
By Robin Goodwin on 06/06/2011 17:04:28
From the originator to the copycats
What began as a sign of desperation at Jerez in 2005 has grown to be the latest fad in racing body english.Throwing a leg away from the bike has started the next evolution of riding styles. Like the experimentation of the GP heroes of the 70's, guys
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