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US biker awarded $8.6million after wild pig crash
By Visordown News on 30/03/2009 16:41:53
Former karate teacher confined to wheelchair following smash
A US BIKER has been awarded $8.6 million (£)6,070,089 after he was involved in a motorcycle accident caused by wild pigs.Adam Rogers, 45, collided with wild pigs on Highway 1 in Monterey County, California, in December 2003. The former karate
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3D viewing for MotoGP?
By Visordown News on 24/03/2010 17:13:09
It's in the pipeline following successful 2009 trials
, carried out a successful trial of the latest HD 3D Fusion camera systems.A 3D documentary is planned for 2010, led by John Bruno, the main man behind the Visual Effects team involved in the Academy Award winning film 'Avatar'. The documentary will feature
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Dakar rider dies on opening day
By Visordown News on 03/01/2012 16:56:23
Argentinian succumbs to chest injuries following crash
rescued.The annual off-road race, originally from Paris to Dakar in Senegal, moved to South America in 2009, largely because of security concerns. Boero's death was the 21st of a competitor during a Dakar Rally, organised 29 times in Africa from 1979
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Superbike Ed Kenny Pryde resigns
By Visordown News on 06/03/2012 11:40:54
Ed steps down following disappointing sales figures
was dropped under new owners Vitality.Pryde's resignation follows ABC figures which were published in February, showing Superbike's monthly sales decline from 22,393 in 2010 to 16,192 in 2011.Pryde has been replaced by former Dep Ed John Hogan
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Cheap off-roaders to be investigated
By Tim Skilton on 12/06/2007 11:29:14
Coroner calls for action following teenage death
The sale of imported off-road motorbikes is to be investigated after a teenager caught fire in a 30mph collision. Zak Gregory, 17, died after the bike he was riding crashed into a car and burst into flames in Wiltshire, last August. An inquest heard
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Kawasaki factory undamaged by quake
By Visordown News on 18/03/2011 10:44:23
Big K put plans in place following disaster
to legislate for any issues arising from delayed parts which are usually delivered on a daily basis from companies across Japan.With production targets met until 16 March, the factory will temporarily halt production on all but one production line on the 17th
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8 steps to hassle-free lubing
By Daryll Young on 25/11/2010 17:20:47
Follow this guide to fit a Scottoiler with ease
1 Work out where you want to fit the RMV. While it can be neatly tucked away under the seat, we've opted to tie-wrap it to the Fazer's frame so we can keep an eye on the oil level.2 The RMV's breather needs careful positioning where it won't get
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Gino Rea injured in WSS QP1 (Crash sequence)
By Visordown News on 25/02/2011 10:39:37
Rea to test fitness tomorrow following qualifying crash
to the tendons is very serious and will require Rea to undergo an operation to regain movement in his thumb.Before the crash Gino had logged the fastest laptime but was dropped down to 11th position on the provisional grid.The 2009 European Superstock 600
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Valencia WSB Race Results (2)
By Visordown News on 11/04/2010 23:58:51
Aggregate results following Race Two stoppage
Yamaha Sterilgarda YZF R1 +15.202s10. Jakub Smrz CZE PATA B&G Racing Ducati 1198 +18.071s11. Ruben Xaus ESP BMW Motorrad S1000RR +25.179s12. Troy Corser AUS BMW Motorrad S1000RR +26.116s13. Lorenzo Lanzi ITA DFX Ducati 1198 +30.189s14. Luca Scassa ITA
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Marco Simoncelli: MotoGP team statements
By Visordown News on 23/10/2011 16:41:55
Statements from the teams following today's tragic news
received during the second lap of today’s race. All at Rizla Suzuki are deeply affected by today’s tragic events and send their deepest condolences to Marco’s family and friends during this time of great loss. R.I.P Marco Simoncelli, 20 January 1987 – 23
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