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Alpinestars launch airbag safety suit
By Visordown News on 06/05/2010 10:16:57
Still under development - to go on sale in the next 2-3 years
FOLLOWING THE introduction of the Dainese D-Air motorcycle leather airbag system back in 2007, fellow Italian clothing manufacturer Alpinestars is now testing its own active airbag system with selected racers in MotoGP and World Superbikes
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Boris Johnson: "Stop this protest!"
By Visordown News on 03/06/2010 10:04:54
Mayor of London issues threats over Bike Parking Tax gridlock
of an experimental scheme until July 5th 2010.The Motorcycle Industry Association is calling on Westminster to make the initiative permanent.
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Video: 2011 Triumph Adventure teaser
By Visordown News on 07/07/2010 10:54:31
A quick peek at Triumph's new adventure-sports bike
TRIUMPH has joined the 'teaser video' brigade by publishing a sneaky peek at the company's new Adventure dual-sports motorcycle.The triple-cylinder machine looks set to take on the ever-increasing adventure sports market and will go up against BMW
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TTXGP US North America 2010: Round One trailer
By Visordown News on 21/05/2010 10:19:31
Exclusive action from the US zero carbon championship released on May 23, 2010
of motorcycle racing's true milestones.Want to know more? Subscribe to Facebook.TTXGP.com or Twitter.TTXGP.com for listing information in your region.
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Lascorz-Tamburini WSS Silverstone crash
By Visordown News on 02/08/2010 08:25:50
Riders escape serious injury following massive first-lap smash
and was hit by in the back by Tamburini's motorcycle. The impact pitched Tamburini from his machine, slamming him into the trackside barriers. His machine then burst into flames.The race was immediately red flagged.It was later confirmed Lascorz sustained
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Video: Female bike cop survives shunt with articulated lorry
By Visordown News on 20/10/2010 12:12:23
Is this Peruvian policewoman the luckiest rider alive?
A FEMALE POLICE motorcycle rider in Peru escaped with just a broken shoulder and bruising after she collided with an articulated lorry on a busy main road.The near-fatal experience was captured by CCTV, as the female rider merged onto a busy highway
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Video: 2011 Aprilia Tuono V4
By Visordown News on 26/11/2010 09:04:18
See Aprilia's new V4 naked ahead of this weekend's opening of the NEC Show
APRILIA has launched a promotional video for the 2011 Tuono V4 naked, complete with cheesy 90s heavy rock soundtrack.The machine will make its UK debut at this year's Carole Nash Motorcycle Live, which opens at the NEC this coming Saturday
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Bike safety TV commercial wins top award
By Visordown News on 24/10/2008 10:02:59
Check out the award-winning, poignant motorcycle safety commercial
A HARD-HITTING television commercial aimed at reducing the number of motorcycle fatalities on the roads of Denbighshire and Wrexham has won a top industry award.The advert, produced by Wrexham based Knew Productions, in partnership with Chester
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VIDEO: The Great Escape - Take Two
By Visordown News on 16/03/2009 12:18:40
The Sunday Times recreates cinema's most famous motorcycle stunt
THE SUNDAY TIMES has helped recreate the famous motorcycle stunt seen in the war film classic 'The Great Escape'.The stunt, originally performed by Bud Ekins, has become a point of much controversy after some film historians claimed the jump could
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VIDEO: 1966 Batcycle sells for £18,200
By Visordown News on 06/07/2009 07:55:56
Caped Crusaders' famous motorcycle combination sells on eBay to mystery buyer
THE MOTORCYCLE and sidecar outfit used in the original 1960s television series 'Batman' has sold on eBay for USD 29,500 (£18,200). The Batcycle, as it's known, has covered just over 7,000 miles in its 33-year life. It's powered by a 250cc Yamaha
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