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

At a glance you'd say it was the outline of a Honda DN-01 but on closer inspection this Honda patent reveals itself to be something quite different.Under the distinctive shape hides a new parallel twin engine rather than the Deauville-derived V

, pre-delivery inspection costs, road fund licence, window tax etc...). Around £12k all-in for buyers in the UK.So far the indications are that it could be quite an intriguing retro-style alternative to the mainstream manufacturers. But would you buy one?

.“On climbing aboard, my first impression was that for a 1000cc motorcycle the seat height was quite low, but on closer inspection found it is the skinny seat contour that keeps your legs closer together, which in turn gives you more leg length. Helpful

sport.”But further inspection of Leckey's letter, unearthed through the Freedom of Information Act, by The Befast Telegraph, shows that spectator safety is his major cause for concern:“It should not be forgotten that whilst many racing teams

What a difference a week makes. Rick and Nigel at JHP have been busy; new swingarm protector and sharkfin has been fitted, supplied by The Carbon King - I've not seen the bike - in the flesh - yet, so haven't inspected the carbon fibre but it looks

Bonhams' sale at this month's Stafford show has already garnered a fair bit of publicity thanks to a couple of ex-Foggy Ducatis that will go under the hammer, but a detailed inspection of the auction catalogue (always a good way to dream away

, this time I ride a MotoGP bike, and now the track goes right instead of left. I did a couple of display laps on the Desmosedici at the World Ducati Weekend in June and before that I rode a lap or two with a Ducati 1098 streetbike when I inspected the track

's weight – at 194kg ready-to-ride – seems a little disappointing, but on closer inspection of the specs, its dry weight is close to the 175kg minimum that the bike's 35kW output would allow while meeting the EU's petty 0.2kW-per-kg A2-class limit

. For wheel spindles, the use of light alloys is also forbidden.- During the final inspection at the end of each race, the machines chosen will be weighed in the condition they finished the race.- The established weight limit must be met in the condition