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Harley at centre of buyout rumour
By Visordown News on 16/03/2010 15:56:58
Private equity firm linked to purchase of iconic bike manufacturer
be the subject of a leveraged buyout," according to WhatsTrading.com options strategist Frederic Ruffy."Traders are focused on short-term March call options with strikes between $25 and $28 and the April $28 and $30 calls," he said.It's alleged private equity
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No pink, please, we're women
By Visordown News on 01/09/2010 12:01:14
UK motorcycle expert urges industry to take non-patronising approach to female bikers
the British industry should focus on what he refers to as an "untapped market" by promoting safety and practicality rather than pink helmets and jackets.At present, females account for roughly 10-15 per cent of the population's motorcycle community; a figure
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Simon Crafar at £75 Visordown Cadwell trackday
By Robin Goodwin on 04/06/2010 10:32:08
Grand Prix winner and former WSB rider to take the place of James and Niall at the Cadwell Park trackday
which is just £75. Call Focused Events on 0845 026 72 72 to book your place.
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Triumph lead sales over 125cc
By Visordown News on 10/02/2011 13:19:05
Hinckley-made bikes reach the top-spot in 2010 sales
motorcycle sales chart is dominated by 125cc motorcycles, which puts Yamaha as the overall largest, by unit volume across the range.With the decline in sportsbike sales and rise in market share of both the Naked and Adventure market, those focused
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Budgets cut, speed cameras axed
By Visordown News on 22/03/2011 09:18:32
Is this the beginning of the end?
GOVERNMENT spending cuts have forced councils to abolish 370 speed cameras nationwide.Rear facing cameras cost up to £2000 each to remove and £6000 to repair vandalised units. Councils have little option but to focus spending on only the highest
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Record: 48 people on a single Royal Enfield
By Visordown News on 01/11/2010 11:39:01
Indian Army display team sets new world record
as to what we have done in the past years and get a sense of that and there after we would like to do whatever is the focus for the coming years. That is really the objective of the reunion," said Sabarwal.**Pic updated, thanks to Corps of Military Police
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Bleak outlook for MotoGP numbers in 2011
By Visordown News on 11/10/2010 11:14:52
Premier class grid set to drop to 15 riders from next year
NEXT YEAR'S MOTOGP grid looks set to run on minimal numbers, following the news Suzuki are to drop a rider for 2011 and newly-formed Interwetten Honda MotoGP will completely disappear from the premier class line-up.Interwetten will now focus on Moto
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Camier extends Aprilia WSB contract
By Visordown News on 23/09/2010 10:21:04
Reigning British Superbike Champion sticks with Italian squad for 2011
and will be working hard ready for next season. The operation on my wrist went well and I’m focusing on getting back to full fitness as soon as possible as I can’t wait to get back in shape and on the bike!”Camier will miss Round 12 of the World Superbike Championship
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Milan Show: Honda Crossrunner
By mark forsyth on 02/11/2010 09:36:06
800cc V4 Adventure bike
This is the new Honda Crossrunner 800. Honda are at pains to point out that it's not an off-roader or even a soft roader but a new type of adventure sports machine.The biggest clues to this tarmac-only focus are the 17in road wheels and street tyres
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Two weeks to new Ducati Monster
By Visordown News on 06/10/2011 13:50:29
But what is it?
? It certainly won't want to launch a Monster at EICMA in Milan next month, as the focus there will be entirely on the 1199 Panigale and any other new models would inevitably be sidelined or ignored.
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