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Battistinis shuts up Bournemouth shop
By Ben Cope on 18/07/2012 10:41:58
...but custom motorcycle maker continues online
BATTISTINIS Custom Cycles, the makers of £100,000-plus motorcycles is to close its shop in Bournemouth and focus on online sales.Founded in 1990, Battistinis made a name for itself by building custom motorcycles costing upward of £80
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USA vote ZZR-1400 as motorcycle of the year
By Visordown News on 28/12/2012 10:56:03
America's most popular motorcycle magazine reveal their motorcycles of 2012
MOTORCYCLE USA have announced the winners of their 2012 awards.They announced their motorcycle of the year as the Kawasaki ZX-14 (ZZR-1400). Here's what they had to say about it: "Versatility is yet another weapon in the Ninja’s arsenal. With its
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Highland ceases production
By Visordown News on 26/01/2011 09:53:42
Niche motorcycle manufacturer struggles after losing top execs
HIGHLAND, the US motorcycle manufacturer has temporarily ceased production.US Highland lost three of its top executives in July last year when a plane carrying the three men crashed having run out of fuel. The crash claimed the lives of US Highland
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Insurance co. offer free forensic coding
By Visordown News on 03/10/2011 10:12:12
Tag your motorcycle and deter thieves
MOTORCYCLE insurance firm Carole Nash are offering a free forensic coding kit to anyone taking out or renewing an insurance policy with them.The kit comprises of a liquid and tamper-proof stickers. The liquid can be applied to all parts of your
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Gang beat motorcycle workshop mechanic
By Visordown News on 15/12/2011 12:59:51
Three men now being hunted by police
A GANG of three men raided The Motorcycle Centre in Blindley Heath, beating a staff member, breaking his wrist and then stealing a Suzuki GSX-R600.The gang of men consisted of two wearing motorcycle helmets and another, without a helmet who
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Construction starts on second Honda India factory
By Visordown News on 03/06/2010 11:34:50
New plant to churn out 600,000 bikes per annum
CONSTRUCTION OF Honda India's second motorcycle plant got underway this week, as part of a £73.5 million investment in the company.The additional plant will have an annual production capacity of around 600,000 vehicles, said President and Chief
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Get On drives 12,940 motorcycle sales
By Visordown News on 22/07/2011 11:51:07
Industry-backed campaign brings in thousands of new bikers
GET ON, the industry-backed campaign designed to offer free motorcycle taster sessions, has generated 12,940 motorcycle sales.The Get On campaign was launched in 2009 and is designed to promote motorcycling to a wider audience. It's funded
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Pidcocks appointed sole UK Montesa agent
By Visordown News on 21/04/2010 09:59:50
East Midlands motorcycle agent gets Honda-owned trials bike contract
HONDA UK has appointed Pidcock Motorcycles as the country’s sole Montesa dealer, the company has announced.This agreement marks the first time the Honda-owned Montesa trials bike brand has been under the wing of the manufacturer in the UK, bringing
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Zero Motorcycles snaps up former Buell engineer
By Visordown News on 08/03/2010 09:09:23
Engineering design expert switches from V-twins to electric power
A FORMER Buell engineer has joined battery-powered motorcycle manufacturer Zero Motorcycles as the Vice President of Engineering. Abe Askenazi, who up until the demise of Buell roadbikes, recently held the position of senior director of analysis
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Sales slump could double, says Yamaha boss
By Visordown News on 15/07/2010 09:28:49
Gloomy forecast from the world's second biggest motorcycle manufacturer
YAMAHA JAPAN has predicted a further slump in motorcycle sales worldwide, forecasting as much as a 20 per cent drop in North America and Europe.The figure, released Wednesday this week by the company's Chief Executive Officer Hiroyuki Yanagi
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