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Government under fire over road safety cutbacks
By Visordown News on 02/09/2010 11:00:07
Road safety groups call for rethink over speed camera decline
in the UK. Lives are saved by reducing speeding. Speeding significantly increases the risk of an accident happening and also increases the severity of injuries in an accident. Cameras should continue to be used where casualty statistics show they are needed
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Michigan sees 18% spike in biker fatalities
By Visordown News on 20/03/2013 11:18:22
...since making helmets non-compulsory for motorcyclists
whether or not repealing the helmet law is the cause of the spike in motorcycle deaths. Anne Readett, of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, said: 'That number is very sensitive to what happens in terms of weather from year to year,'If we have
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Ducati Multistrada mods for 2007
By Visordown News on 07/09/2006 11:22:34
Ducati's boring bar has been busy...
Next year's Ducati Multistrada gets a hike in capacity from 992cc to 1078cc for added power and torque.By boring 4mm out of the L-twin's cylinders, power is increased to a claimed 95bhp at 7,750rpm and torque is now a more useful 102Nm at 4,750rpm
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4th International Classic Bike Club Show cancelled
By Visordown News on 04/01/2007 17:17:46
Popular show drops out due to lack of backing cash
increasingly difficult.
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Ride with Niall Mackenzie on track
By Admin on 26/06/2007 16:09:00
Donington Park ads more dates for trackday fans
DUE TO increased demand Donington Park has added another date into its Track Attack Premier Trackday calendar.You can now ride Donington's GP circuit on August 20 and as well as receive expert tuition from TWO's very own Niall Mackenzie, who
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EU orders wire-rope barrier review
By Tim Skilton on 09/10/2007 09:26:28
'Cheese-cutter' barriers branded lethal for motorcyclists
Wire crash barriers...lethal to motorcyclistsTHE EUROPEAN UNION have ordered a review of central wire rope barriers on motorways following increasing concerns over incidents involving motorcycles.The wire barriers are mainly seen in Ireland
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Hyosung's UK sales up
By Tim Skilton on 24/10/2007 13:50:26
Start taking us seriously, say manufacturer
steadily increasing interest in the Hyosung's range of 16 models from 125cc to 650cc, including cruisers, sports and commuter bikes, supermotard and off-road, scooters and a road-legal quad. The company will have a stand at this year's NEC Bike Show where
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Motorway congestion measures get green light
By Tim Skilton on 25/10/2007 09:17:48
Hard shoulder to be used in heavy traffic
-hour congestion in problem areas. The system works using sensors that detect a sharp increase in traffic and then informs drivers to spread out.The scheme hasn't been welcomed by everyone. ROSPA believe the move could be counter-productive and even dangerous
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Industry Eye: Brembo profits up by 87%
By Roger Willis on 16/11/2007 12:30:43
Original equipment demand boosts sales, say company
attributed its good fortune to booming sales of original-equipment parts for commercial vehicles and motorcycles.During this three-month period, Brembo's sales revenue increased by17 per cent to £154m.
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Industry Eye: Yamaha launches YZF-R1 and MT-01 in
By Tim Skilton on 06/12/2007 10:23:45
Best selling Yams sent to tempt growing market
is the first two wheeler company to introduce this genre of super sports and torque sports performance bike in India. "The rising number of big bikes enthusiasts coupled with increasing income levels makes India one of the most important markets for Yamaha
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