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First Look: Honda 3RC battery-powered concept
By Visordown News on 24/02/2010 10:39:21
Fancy squirting round town in this bad boy?
, keeping the centre of gravity low and improving stability, claim Honda.The 3R-C has a clear canopy that covers the driver’s seat while not in use. On the move, the canopy becomes an enveloping wind-shield that provides the pilot, who sits low
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Bridgestone to launch new sport-touring tyre
By Visordown News on 01/02/2010 11:31:31
BT-023 set to go on sale in March 2010
significantly upgrades the performance of its predecessor by offering improved mileage and better performance in the wet, as well as meeting the handling expectations of the most demanding riders through improved grip and steering control. The company also claim
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New-style test centres a 'waste of money'
By Visordown News on 23/03/2010 09:08:16
Commons Transport Committee blasts Government for 'failing to listen adequately to the motorcycle industry'
were deemed too small to carry out the new 'off-road' test.The cross-party Transport Committee said "the new combination of tests is likely to help improve road safety, provided that the government and the industry work together, and that training
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Potholes are top priority, say councillors
By Visordown News on 01/05/2013 08:20:14
But that's just about all they agree on
and potholes. Improving road safety and increasing use of public transport are also major priorities for councillors.However, priorites vary depending on each party; Conservative councillors are more likely to focus on road building, road surfaces and car
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Road Test: BMW R1200RT
By Jon Urry on 23/09/2008 19:10:36
Hot on the heels of their own success with the R1200GS, BMW give the R1150RT the 'sharper'n' lighter' treatment. Jon Urry dances to the Boxer beat.
After about twenty miles of motorway cruising on the new and improved BMW R1200RT I've come to a worrying conclusion. My helmet smells.And why do I mention this lapse in hygiene? Simple. It demonstrates how good the BMW's fairing is. I'm over six
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MotoGP: USGP Repsol Honda Friday practice notes
By Visordown News on 21/07/2007 10:49:11
Team press release issued after USGP first practice
Repsol Honda riders Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden finished in fifth and eighth positions on the first day of practice for the U.S. Grand Prix at Laguna Seca on Friday. Both riders improved their times from the morning session as they worked
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Norfolk biker starts petition to change A47
By Visordown News on 18/03/2007 21:34:40
Petition aims to make stretch of road safer for all
finally take action."Safety improvements are long overdue. The only way you will save lives is to have the road dualled, and get rid of the roadside ditches."Mr Dix, a regular user of the eight-mile stretch, has launched the petition on the website
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Rutter back from injury - will race at Oulton
By Visordown News on 12/07/2007 13:48:23
Rutter back after breaking his wrist at Snetterton
on scoring podiums on the improving Ninja ZX-6R.Michael Rutter said: "The wrist isn't too bad at the moment. The plaster came off on Monday and it seems to be a lot better. Obviously it's not 100% right but I'm fit to race. As far as results go, I'm just
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Learn new bike skills in York for free this week
By Visordown News on 30/07/2007 09:26:39
North Yorks police scheme offers free assessed rides
on Saturday 4 August between 10am to 4pm.The North Yorkshire Police Bike Safe team, supported by York Advanced Motorcyclists, will be offering tips and an assessed ride to improve riding skills.Free assessed rides will be on offer to anyone who attends
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First Ride: 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000K9
By Niall Mackenzie on 03/03/2009 13:59:17
Niall Mackenzie fires back his initial thoughts from Almeria on Suzuki's latest flagship sportsbike
achieved this with their Moto GP inspired cross plane crank where as Suzuki have gone done a more conventional route chopping 5kg of the previous model’s overall weight plus making major improvements to handling and grip.The weight loss comes mainly from a
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