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Leonardo DiCaprio to star in new Akira movie
By Visordown News on 21/02/2008 08:56:49
Ruairi Robinson's futuristic biker movie gets the go ahead
Akira concept bike could appear in new movieYOU DON'T need to be an film geek to appreciate the iconic motorcycles used in the original Akira movie – so the rumours that Leonardo DiCaprio has signed up to do the forthcoming real life movie from
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Steve Hislop inquiry update
By Visordown News on 22/02/2008 09:12:32
Five-day inquiry to start on 28th April 2008
Steve Hislop...inquiry to start April 28th in EdinburghTHE INQUIRY into the death of motorcycle racing legend Steve Hislop is set to start on 28th April, with a preliminary hearing taking place on 8th April.The five-day hearing will now take place
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Kawasaki competition winner gets UK's first ZX-10R
By Visordown News on 25/02/2008 09:11:24
'I've never won anything in my life' says shocked winner
KAWASAKI HAVE handed over the keys of the UK's first 2008 ZX-10R to the winner of their recent prize draw.Steve Crooks visited his local franchised dealer, Drayton Croft Motorcycles, for the Nationwide Dealer Launch on 7th February and was the lucky
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Radical Alien Ducati on sale
By Visordown News on 27/02/2008 09:27:14
Got 10 grand and a feeling you need to be different to everyone else?
You've gotta admire the Frenchie's styleRADICAL, the custom motorcycle company that's made its mark by breathing even more life into Ducati sports bikes, has put its excellent Alien concept bike on sale. For Euro 14,000 the 916-derived bike (lighter
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Oscar actress too little to ride scooter
By Visordown News on 07/03/2008 09:33:20
It's official - Hollywood's top female earner is a short arse
Four-foot-two - eyes so blue...OSCAR-WINNING actress Reese Witherspoon had to cancel a motorcycle-riding scene in the new movie Penelope because she was too short for the scooter’s footrest. Witherspoon was embarrassed when her feet wouldn’t reach
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McQueen widow to make a rare appearance
By Visordown News on 12/03/2008 17:17:18
Star's stunt double also to appear at festival of honour
will also be a key speaker during the festivities in Slater.Highlights of the festival will include a Steve McQueen lookalike contest and a Classic Car and Motorcycle Show.
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Welsh Police target racetrack bikers
By Visordown News on 17/03/2008 08:12:08
Helicopters, unmarked cars and camera bikes to patrol region's roads after fatality hike in 2007
and seriously injured on our roads by providing a high visibility presence, enforcing road traffic legislation and educating riders on safe motorcycling."
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Brad Pitt to build private MotoX track
By Visordown News on 18/03/2008 16:19:24
Hollywood star to develop five-acre French plot into dirtbike track for friends and family
has lots of room to indulge in his motorcycling hobby away from prying paparazzi eyes. According to the reports, a previous house that was under consideration by Brangelina was snubbed purely because Bradley couldn't get planning permission for his
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Knievel's Harley stunt bike up for auction
By Visordown News on 19/03/2008 09:25:54
Evel's XR750 jump bike to go under the hammer along with legend's boots, helmet, X-rays and pinball machine!
Yes, really, it's up for saleFANCY owning arguably the most famous motorcycle ever seen? Well, in less than two weeks, you can – because Evel Knievel’s actual XR750 stunt bike is going up for auction. The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company kicks off
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New 500cc 2-stroke motor revealed
By Visordown News on 21/03/2008 09:36:33
Fresh from Poland, this stunning custom-built bike breathes a whole new life into the diminishing world of smokey 2-strokes
Bloody hell - how cool is that?Stunning quality fresh from Eastern EuropeA POLISH design company has developed and patented a new engine, and designed this radical motorcycle around it. The JJ2S X4 500 is a 2-stroke, 500cc radial lump housed in a
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