| |
 |
MotoGP: Qatar to undergo massive facelift
By Visordown News on 01/04/2008 16:18:53
Losail circuit to receive major revisions to accommodate Formula 1
QATAR'S LOSAIL circuit is going to face a massive facelift so it can bag future Formula One race, the head of the Gulf country's motor sports federation has said. "We are planning a massive upgrade of the Losail circuit to make it possible to host
|
|
 |
The 77-year-old grass track racer
By Visordown News on 16/09/2008 09:42:20
Former British sidecar champion Gerald Wheeler to race at Crossmoor Farm this weekend
SEVENTY-SEVEN-YEAR-OLD former British sidecar champion Gerald Wheeler is expected to take part in Bridgwater Motor Club’s motorcycle grasstrack meeting at Crossmoor Farm Spaxton, on Sunday. The retired Bridgwater businessman, who rides a pre-1975
|
|
 |
New Yamaha engines will use 20 per cent less fuel
By Visordown News on 04/03/2009 12:12:42
Revised engine components and fuel injection systems will give better economy, say Yamaha
YAMAHA MOTORS have announced they are working on a series of new motorcycle engines which will be 20 per cent more fuel efficient than their existing models. The new engine design features revised internal components and an all-new fuel injection
|
|
 |
TTXGP: Full Results Table
By Visordown News on 12/06/2009 11:27:12
See who came where in the world's first emission-free motorcycle road race
30:02.64 75.350 4 1 Thomas Montano 2009 Mission Motors 30:33.26 74.091 5 21 Chris Heath Electric Motorsport 35:47.30 63.255 6 8 Chris Petty 2009 Barefoot Motors 36:23.06 62.219 7 14 Paul Dobbs 2009 Htblauva TGM 37:10.63 60.892 8 17 John
|
|
 |
Electric bike hits 166mph in new speed record
By Visordown News on 21/10/2009 10:57:34
Lightning Motorcycles machine pips Mission One to new electric speed record
was last held by Mission Motors, who set an official record speed of 241.5 kph (150.059 mph) on their Mission One machine.
|
|
 |
New home found for redundant Buell stock
By Visordown News on 08/02/2010 12:46:37
Harley donates 28 machines to help Haiti victims
US BIKE GIANT Harley-Davidson has announced the company will donate 28 new Buell and Harley-Davidson motorcycles to assist with earthquake disaster relief efforts in Haiti. The motorcycles are being shipped from Motor Company facilities
|
|
 |
Tokyo Show: Yamaha hybrid scooter video
By Visordown News on 21/10/2009 15:43:25
See Yamaha's new dual-fuel scooter in action
, giving a claimed a maximum power output of around 20bhp (is that all? -Ed).The video clearly shows how the HV-X uses battery power at low speeds, bringing the petrol-powered motor into the equation once underway.It's a clever idea that we reckon
|
|
 |
Cross-plane crank FZ1 Fazer on the way
By Visordown on 26/08/2009 10:49:00
French mag Motorevue gets the heads-up on new R1-engined musclebike
FINALLY, it sounds like Yamaha has got its act together and sorted out the future of the FZ1 Fazer - by plonking the cross-plane crank motor from the 2009 R1 in it.According to rumours whipping their way around Europe this morning, Yamaha is all set
|
|
 |
Live from Tokyo: This is the CB1100 we won't be getting
By Visordown News on 21/10/2009 10:10:35
It's cool, it's stylish and it's not coming to the UK!
WE'RE AT the Tokyo Motor Show and arguably one of the most achingly beautiful machines on display at this year's event isn't destined for UK shores.Honda's retro-cool CB1100 isn't earmarked for UK buyers, a company source told us at the show
|
|
 |
Rossi wows 10,000 fans in Thailand
By Visordown News on 09/02/2010 09:46:25
Fiat Yamaha duo unveil new scooter to eager crowd
FIAT YAMAHA MotoGP riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo have visited Thailand following the team's successful two-day test at Sepang circuit, Malaysia.Heading a Yamaha promotional event, the pair appeared on stage before 10,000 eager fans
|
|
