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Motocross riders vs cliff
By Robin Goodwin on 20/01/2012 09:53:15
Hardcore enduro in Japan
When I was younger I used to admire and emulate the mountain bike exploits of cliff-hucker Bender (see here), and now I have a new hero. The video clip is from a Japanese event called G-Impact, which is an extreme form of enduro riding that is big
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R&G release crash bungs for new Honda CB1000R
By Visordown News on 05/08/2008 10:59:56
Protect your new CB1000R with R&G's latest crash protection system
R&G RACING has released a full range of crash protection and styling parts for Honda’s new super naked CB1000R.The absence of a full fairing, and the protection that gives, exposes the CB1000R’s frame and Fireblade-derived engine, leaving it more
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Spain to introduce emissions-based motorbike tax
By Visordown News on 21/08/2008 10:19:07
Oh dear folks, it's only a matter of time
will be payable according to the individual bike's emissions based on the following; motorcycles that emit less than 80 g/km of CO2 will be exempt, motorcycles that emit between 80 and 100 g/km of CO2 will pay 4.75 percent of the registration tax, motorcycles
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Budget 2007: Brown raises fuel duty and road tax
By Visordown News on 21/03/2007 19:52:15
All motorists will be affected, especially 4x4 owners
GORDON Brown delivered his final budget as Chancellor this afternoon and included impacts on road users.Fuel duty will rise for 2007 by 2p a litre in line with inflation but this is deferred until October. Fuel duty rises have been set at 2p
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Knox launch Kompact back protector
By Visordown News on 14/02/2008 10:12:19
Roll-up protection you can carry in a bag
KNOX have launched yet another piece of body protection armour in the shape of the Kompakt roll-up back protector.The system weighs under 600g yet exceeds the current CE standardfor back-protectors (1621-2, Level 1). Its hexagonal honeycombinterior
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Abus launch new ProVogue disc lock
By Visordown News on 21/04/2008 17:09:15
Available in two sizes, the new lock comes in a rubberised coating to reduce the chance of scratching your pride and joy
of leaving anyscuff marks on your machine. Both the lightweight 305 ProVogue lock ( 461g ) and heavier 300 model ( 702g) are made from an impact-resistant, solid cast metal, outer casing,featuring a hardened steel alloy retaining bolt,offering maximum
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The World's safest race suit? It has a certificate...
By Robin Goodwin on 08/10/2010 14:43:28
Brand new for 2011 is the WAS+™ leather race suit from GIMOTO
technical expertise and the professional skills of our team, combining in just one product the highest levels of resistance to abrasion, impact tears and seam bursting, with no compromises in rider comfort and quality of fit.This important outcome, based
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Get it on your chest
By Visordown News on 17/01/2008 13:02:02
Knox release new chest protector
IMPACT PROTECTION specialists, Knox, have released a new chest protector onto the market. Neck braces are intended to prevent neck injuries caused by Hyperextension and other extreme head movements, which have affected some high profile motocross
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Tropic Thunder...
By Rob Hoyles on 07/08/2009 11:15:05
Another tropical month with the GSX-R...
think in black it’s an absolute stunner, especially now that I’ve fitted a smaller numberplate from Impact Show Plates (0161 929 2468) beautifully suspended by a tail tidy courtesy of R&G (http://www.rg-racing.com) to go with the engine sliders and fork
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First Ride - BMW G450X
By John Cantlie on 07/09/2009 14:54:23
They’ve flirted with it for years, but now BMW finally get stuck into the business of serious off-roading with their new enduro tool
Click to read: BMW G450X owners reviews, BMW G450X specs and to see the BMW G450X image gallery.Just a few years ago the very idea of serious enduro riding on something with BMW on the tank would have been preposterous. Huge trans-globe adventure
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