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EU proposes anti-tampering measures and ABS for all bikes by 2013
By Visordown News on 08/10/2010 09:50:05
EU policy makers clearly think we're not to be trusted
approval.”Linked into that are changes to type approval, whereby all bikes must have their power, torque and top speed declared on their type approval forms, which should at least put an end to the occasionally inflated power figures quoted some
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GSX-R600 long-termer update
By Richard Hallett on 18/10/2010 16:47:51
Richard suddenly sees the errors of his ways...
the chain and inflate the tyres to spec for a back roads squirt. Using even half the available rev band is hard work; this thing needs a track if I'm to use more. Fine as it is, I’m struggling to see why I’d have one. Next time out, however, I relax, don
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The Future of Crashing
By Visordown on 28/03/2002 11:55:34
Insight in to the next generation of crash protection, the airbag system
the D-AIR offers impact protection for the chest, back and abdomen but also inhibits major movement of the head. The waistcoat contains three compressed air canisters, which inflate three 30 litre bags for at least 20 seconds. The canisters are triggered
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Slip-streaming other traffic: a rough guide
By Admin on 05/06/2006 17:59:23
A quest to see what's worth slip-streaming on UK roads
puffer jacket was inflated like a whopee cushion, furthermore adding to my advantage. The Bandit was off the clock and bounding off the limiter. Z1300's? I love them I do. Slip-streaming bikers is recommended only for advanced riders, breaking stream
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Ray Cathode: Did you see Brands Mk2
By Ray Cathode on 19/12/2007 11:44:42
Ray rustles up a winter warmer
Hatch World Supers on Eurosport, with Tony, the most inflatable Carter since fab Chris anchoring a six hour bike fest. The MCN man, his striped shirt, and his studio guests were relaxed in what appeared to be a part of recycled and battered exhibition
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Road Test: Suzuki GSX-R750 History
By Warren Pole on 22/04/2008 19:34:55
Suzuki's GSX-R750 snapped up the TWO Bike Of The Year Award 2004 last month. To mark the occasion, we celebrate 20 years of three-quarter litre lunacy with every generation of GSX-R 750
, thanks to the Japanese tradition at the time for vastly inflated power figures, it was still well up on any other 750 at the time.From here on in, sportsbikes would become leaner and faster with each passing year as the major manufacturers all strove
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Road Test: BMW HP2 v. KTM 950SM
By Tim Dickson on 14/01/2011 15:48:11
Searching for new highs? Try injecting a dose of these mainline fixes. Supermotos on steroids go mad in the mountains.
, too.But the rear suspension is an oddball inflate-it-yourself air shock, it's still shaft drive and the indicators are nonsensical. It is, after all, a BMW.Click here for KTM vs. BMW page 2 of 2BMW HP2SPECS - BMWTYPE - SUPERMOTOPRODUCTION DATE - 2007
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The Visordown 'End of 2011' Quiz
By Ben Cope & Robin Goodwin on 21/12/2011 13:29:00
Have you been paying attention at the back?
method?a) Unmarked bikesb) Inflatable hedges in high-risk areasc) Free golf lessons4. What's the retail price of the 2012 Yamaha R1?a) £10,989b) £11,999c) £13,4995. According to a confused.com survey, the average car insurance policy is more expensive
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How much for Honda's RCV road bike?
By Visordown News on 21/11/2012 11:44:24
Does £38k sound about right?
of that scale it's going to sit at.But looking at Honda's history might give a few hints. Taking inflation into account, the old RC45 from 1994 (£18,000 then) would cost around £29,000 in today's money. Factor in the higher VAT we all pay now and you
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James Whitham Column - Nov 09
By James Whitham on 27/11/2009 15:30:47
James takes an expensive trip down memory lane, an even pricier trip to Cyprus and realises that he’s perhaps not the best man in Huddersfield to preach road safety...
Huddersfield.From the coach on the way to the resort I’d noticed a rental place called “Isle of Man TT bikes” – this looked the very place for me while I left Andrea to read celebrity magazines and Ruby to play with her inflatable dolphin . Problem
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