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Honda CBR300R coming?
By Visordown News on 02/05/2013 14:52:32
Big bore version of the 250 planned for some markets
THIS picture from a Thai forum (thaispyshot.com) seems to suggest Honda is set to launch a 300cc version of the CBR250R in September this year.The bike looks identical to the 250, so presumably the changes are to the engine alone – perhaps as a
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MV Agusta F3 800 due early 2014
By Visordown News on 17/05/2013 14:57:17
Big-bore version of the firm's 675cc triple
's launched, Ducati may have already replaced the 848 with a new Panigale-style middleweight sportsbike.The new F3 800 is expected to use the firm's MVICS electronics package and also come with ride-by-wire, ABS and power modes.The firm's F3 675 costs £9
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Semi-active suspension coming to production BMWs soon
By Visordown News on 01/07/2011 16:04:06
Suspension innovation from BMW with Dynamic Damping Control
. As the leader in this technology, BMW Motorrad presents new solutions in quick succession that usually soon become indispensable in series motorcycles. Now a new step in development is in the offing: the semiactive suspension control system Dynamic Damping
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2010 Honda VFR1200F: First road test
By Tim Skilton . on 26/11/2009 19:38:01
Visordown notches up 200 miles on new V4 sports-tourer
gearbox DVT model. Read his full sushi-inspired Honda VFR1200 first ride launch report hereThis time, Honda have brought us to Southern Spain for more of a real-world experience of the all-new machine. The 200-mile route comprised of around 60 miles
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MV Agusta Brutale 990R - First road ride review
By Ben Cope on 30/09/2009 10:37:00
Ben back-to-back tests MV Agusta's latest nakeds
AFTER MY stint on the 1090RR, MV Agusta gave us the chance to immediately test the new 990R for best comparison.I was expecting just a slightly less savage, more managable bike but surprisinigly, it feels more different than you'd expect. The riding
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First Look: 2010 Honda Shadow Black Spirit
By Visordown News on 09/09/2009 10:40:04
Matt-black look for the 2010 750cc V-twin Honda Shadow VT750C entry-level cruiser. Check out the specs and image gallery here
YOU'RE LOOKING at the new 2010 Honda Shadow VT750C Black Spirit cruiser.The Shadow 750 was originally launched back in 2007 and was based on the VT750 Shadow. The new bike is powered by a twin-cylinder, 750cc engine, with electronic ignition
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Öhlins and Yamaha's special edition R1 and R6
By Visordown News on 26/11/2010 11:39:54
Stock R1 and R6 beefed up with trick forks, shock, a fresh paint job and rim tape
an Öhlins NIX 30mm cartridge kit. Retailing at £832.00 + VAT this is the kit of choice for many on both the Supersport and Superstock grids around the World. Both bikes, as well a Yamaha XJ6 with a newly launched Öhlins shock designed specifically for naked
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125cc Triumph range in the pipeline?
By Visordown News on 07/01/2011 14:31:33
Small capacity Triumph spied testing. Could Triumph be after a slice of the emerging markets?
widely announced plans for future models. Last year, the firm said it intended to expand to offer seven separate model ranges, up from three. With the launch of the Tiger 800 and by reshuffling the way it categorises its bikes, the firm has already
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KTM plan 1200cc Adventure and SuperDuke
By Visordown News on 19/01/2011 14:37:36
Whole host of new models planned by KTM. But you'll have to wait until 2013 to see them all.
KTM IS REPORTED to be working on a host of new models for launch in 2012 and 2013, with a range of new engines to power several new Super Duke and Adventure models.According to Dutch website Nieuwsmotor, which has just visited the firm's Austrian
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MINI and Smart to join bike market
By Visordown News on 23/09/2010 09:34:18
Arch-rivals Mercedes and BMW to compete against each other with the unveiling of two new scooters
ASK A BIKE maker and they'd probably tell you that, with sales going through the floor throughout the western world, now isn't the time to be getting into the two-wheeled business.But that message doesn't seen to have filtered through to Daimler
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