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Visordown's free motorcycle news app for Android and iPhones
By Visordown on 29/05/2012 12:08:00
Get the latest motorcycle news whilst on the move, for free
Keep up to date with the latest motorcycling news with this free app from Visordown.Our small (but perfectly formed) team update our news section daily with quality motorcycle news from the UK and around the world, including all the racing news from
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Motorcycle industry say '2010 not all bad news'
By Visordown News on 13/01/2011 10:39:02
Despite poor sales, overall interest in motorcycling remains strong
MOTORCYLE SALES started 41% down in 2010 but by the end of the year were only 14% down, compared to 2009's figures.The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) say that despite the drop, there is a growing interest in the use of bikes for commuting
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Deer causes biker death
By Visordown News on 31/08/2006 22:07:37
News story on a freak motorcycle accident
runway, a deer ran into the path of Dr. Hall's motorcycle. The two collided and although wearing a full-face helmet, Dr. Hall died from head injuries. We can only assume the deer met a similar end.
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Harley profits up, shares down
By Visordown News on 02/08/2012 10:01:08
Both motorcycle and merchandise sales increase but it's not all good news for HD
, said the company races a challenging eurozone economy.Since the decline of sales to baby-boomers, Harley have stepped up their efforts to target women, ethnic minorities and young adults. Surprisingly, motorcycle sales have grown by 4 percent in the US
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Stolen Ducati 996SPS found in the recycling
By Visordown News on 07/09/2011 12:42:35
Ducati 996SPS recovered 12 years after being stolen from Australian Motorcycle News
A Ducati 996SPS stolen from Australian Motorcycle News has been recovered at a recycling tip in Melbourne - 12 years later.The 996SPS was used by then staffer Mark Fattore in a superbike test back in 1999, following the test the bike was stored
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Chinese motorcycle pigjacker alert
By Visordown News on 04/02/2008 11:17:42
Pork motorcycle theft sparks Chinese government fears
across the people's republic.The news comes on the back of a conviction of a motorcycle gang that were caught with 275 pounds of pork strapped to their bikes.A local newspaper valued the pork at three times the market value of a stolen motorcycle, showing
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Scumbag stunt monkeys
By Visordown News on 09/05/2008 11:42:27
American stunt team members charged with organised motorcycle thefts
THREE STUNT riders, part of the American Stunt 904 motorcycle stunt team, have been charged with grand theft in connection with a string of motorcycle thefts. Investigators said stolen motorcycles were used for parts on bikes ridden by Stunt 904
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New Ducati Senza Titolo
By Visordown News on 22/01/2008 09:00:46
An exotic slab of metal, no less
I like! You like?THIS is the latest Ducati special created by maverick motorcycle designer Ferruccio Codutti. And although the bike isn't destined for big-numbers production, it was wowing the crowds at the recent Padova motorcycle show. The FC bike
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Fancy a Wii in your helmet?
By Visordown News on 05/02/2008 10:07:39
Another excuse to sit in front of your TV
IF you play Wii then this might be of some interest, but the new patents for a motorcycle and helmet controller for the console have gone online.The drawings might look a little basic, but if we can get a motorcycle to sit on and a helmet to wear
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Baghdad bans bikes
By Visordown News on 14/01/2008 13:35:34
Government fears two-wheel attack on Shiites
FROM MONDAY 14th January motorbikes will be prohibited in Iraq's capital city, Baghdad, to prevent possible attacks against Shiite pilgrims.The motorcycle ban comes on the heels of an official ban on carrying all forms of weapons by civilians
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