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Niall's Spin: Kawasaki ZRX1200
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 15:41:32
The Kawasaki may look fantastic and turn heads around, but does it offer that satisfying experience you are dying for?
Click to read: Kawasaki ZRX1200 owners reviews, Kawasaki ZRX1200 specs and to see the Kawasaki ZRX1200 image gallery.LOVE IT OR loathe it, the ZRX1200 is a real head-turner. It is far from being a race bike but its early '80s Eddie Lawson
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Jack's Pack: Riding the Ducati dream garage
By John Cantlie on 23/09/2010 16:52:12
We head to West Sussex to test Jack Gratton's collection of Ducati's. How did we get on?
Meet Jack Gratton. Entrepreneur, businessman and petrol-head of epic proportions, he has a penchant for a certain Italian marque. And not just the usual old knackers, either – Jack likes SP and R-models only. We joined him for the mother of all
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MotoGP: Jerez race preview
By Visordown News on 01/05/2009 09:51:55
A light-hearted press conference heads-up this weekend's Spanish GP
THE MOTOGP World Championship returns to Europe at the Circuito de Jerez, the scene for this weekend’s Gran Premio bwin.com de España.In the middle of the table for the pre-event press conference, current World Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo gave his thoughts on the current st...
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Rossi: "Burgess is a genius"
By Visordown News on 10/09/2009 14:50:19
MotoGP World Champion explains why he's head-over-heels for Yamaha Crew Chief
MOTORCYCLE RACING legend Valentino Rossi has expressed his admiration for his MotoGP Fiat Yamaha Crew Chief Jerry Burgess in an exclusive interview with Autosport.comWhen asked about his working relationship with the Australian, Rossi told the motoring magazine:"I am so happy to ...
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Get 20% off British MotoGP tickets at this year's NEC Show
By Visordown News on 18/11/2009 12:22:07
Head along to Silverstone's stand to see what they've planned for MotoGP 2010
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT is gearing up for the return of MotoGP in 2010 with a series of exclusive offers and for visitors to its stand at this year’s Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.Silverstone’s attendance at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, betwee...
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Spies signs Yamaha WSB and MotoGP deal
By Visordown News on 04/09/2009 18:45:19
As we predicted months ago, Spies stays in WSB for 2010 and heads to MotoGP in 2011
Yamaha Motor Company., Ltd and Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. are delighted to announce that an agreement has been concluded with Ben Spies for his participation with Yamaha for 2010 and 2011. The program foresees a season in 2010 with the Yamaha World Superbike Team based in Gerno di ...
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Advanced Riding Course: Braking Techniques
By Niall Mackenzie on 22/03/2010 11:45:39
Let Niall Mackenzie inside your head and get your riding into tip-top braking advice
These days my riding is split pretty equally between main roads, off road and circuits. Although these disciplines require different riding skills, when it comes to stopping all three use similar techniques. With that in mind, this month I’d like to talk you through what keeps me...
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Honda UK recalls 392 VFR1200Fs over engine seizure concerns
By Visordown News on 04/06/2010 10:49:20
Visordown's VFR1200F long-termer is heading back to Honda HQ
HONDA UK is recalling 392 VFR1200F machines over metal shavings inside the engine, which could result in engine failure, the company has announced. Visordown's long-term test bike is on the cards for a recall, so we'll give you a full update as soon as we get the results of the i...
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Top 10 tips when buying a used bike
By Visordown News on 20/08/2010 14:32:37
New to biking? Here's a head start with Visordown's guide to sifting out the garbage
Learn as much as you canTHE SECONDHAND bike market can be an intimidating place for any motorcycle novice. Whether a rider's looking to buy their first machine from a dealer or a private seller, several simple steps should be followed to help avoid the chances of splashing out ca...
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Top 10 tips to stop you crashing
By Visordown News on 20/09/2010 14:21:21
New to biking? Here's a head start with Visordown's guide to staying sunny-side up
Keep your machine in tip-top conditionFALLING OFF A motorcycle is never an enjoyable experience - even a low-speed tumble in a car park can be enough to knock some people's confidence.Parting company with your pride and joy at higher speeds can result in a fair bit more drama for...
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