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Honda VFR1200 launch - riding gear review
By Tim Skilton on 06/01/2010 13:05:53
We thought it was going to rain for the European launch of Honda's VFR1200. So I chose some kit for the job and here's how I got on.
Is it wet enough for you? It rained for pretty much the entire launch of Honda's new VFR1200F, which is a pity really because we never got to fully exploit what the new VFR has on offer. It was an ideal chance to test out some kit that claims
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Suzuki B-King launch pics and full specs
By Tim Skilton on 04/07/2007 00:25:38
Suzuki B-King up close, straight from the press launch
A FEW interesting angles of Suzuki's new B-King taken by Visordown at the bike's press launch in Rome.Specifications:Engine Type 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHCBore x Stroke 81.0 mm x 65.0 mmEngine Displacement 1340ccCompression Ratio 12
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2010 Honda VFR1200 European launch road test
By Tim Skilton on 11/06/2010 09:12:17
Honda has a lot riding on this one. With dwindling 1000cc supersports sales and an increase in the sports-tourer market, the VFR1200F is arguably the company’s most important new bike for a decade
for engine reliability and performance.Rain pain in SpainSo, here we are in not-so-sunny Southern Spain for the European launch of the VFR1200F. Honda has planned a 200-mile route for us to test the new machine: 60 miles of motorway, around 80 miles of fast A
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New Highway Code launched
By Tim Skilton on 02/10/2007 15:45:33
New code promotes bike safety
BRITAIN'S ROAD Safety Minister, Jim Fitzpatrick, has launched a new version of the Highway Code, which promotes a greater understanding to the dangers motorcyclists face from other road users. The new code addresses important issues like the dangers
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Triumph launch World Supersports team
By Tim Skilton on 30/09/2007 18:24:36
Italian-based race team to be run be ex-Ducati supremo
and the factory is behind the team 100%. The Daytona 675 has won many awards since its launch and participating in the Supersport World Championship will further raise the profile of this fantastic bike and Triumph's profile in general."Stefano Caracchi
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Triumph launch 'limited edition' prints
By Tim Skilton on 03/10/2007 11:27:36
Only 500 pieces worldwide will be made
A limited run of 500 prints will be producedTriumph Motorcycles has created a series of limited edition, handmade prints of the brand's iconic bikes.Triumph Art Prints have been designed by professional artist, Andreas Williams and are limited to just 500 pieces worldwide. Willia...
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New model launch - Ecosse Iconoclast
By Tim Skilton on 04/12/2007 14:27:52
Brings new meaning to words like 'odd' and 'expensive'
American ECOSSE Moto Works, Inc. has created a limited-production 135hp handcrafted named the Iconoclast. At the heart of the monstrous beast is a blueprinted 2000cc V-twin, machined from solid billet aluminum. The bike's crankshaft is dynamically balanced for lower vibration an...
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Dean Thomas launches Mission Racing
By Tim Skilton on 15/10/2007 21:50:59
Ex-Superbike rider to head new team
Superbike star, Dean Thomas announced his retirement from Superbike racingto spearhead the Mission Racing project as Team Manager. The team willcontest the 2008 British Supersport Championship with riders Sam Warrenand Nick Medd, onboard the latest 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 Rob McElneas...
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Kawasaki ZX-10R launch
By Tim Skilton on 28/09/2007 08:32:13
Visordown gets there first!
YouTube VideoERROR: If you can see this, then YouTube is down or you don't have Flash installed.VISORDOWN BRINGS you some footage hot from the Paris Motorshow of the new 2008 ZX-10R.Kawasaki have dropped the underseat tailpipes from last year's model and have replaced it with a s...
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Viper Motorcycles poised to launch four new models
By Tim Skilton on 06/12/2007 15:17:14
Back, the Diablo, the Diablo Deluxe, and a new Rigid Chopper
MINNESOTA BASED, Viper Motorcycles are set to launch four new models in the near future.The Diamond Back, the Diablo, the Diablo Deluxe, and a new Rigid Chopper all feature Viper's patented RSD drive, 6-speed gearbox and air ride system
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