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MV boss suspected of industrial espionage
By Robin Goodwin on 20/05/2009 09:30:11
MV Agusta managing director, Enrico D’Onofrio investigated over claims from previous role at Ducati
MV AUGUSTA's Enrico D’Onofrio is being investigated over for suspected industrial espionage, unlawful competition and theft during his previous role with Ducati.D'Onofrio was appointed to managing director of MV Agusta on May 1st this year, after
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WSB: Biaggi 'angry' at Monza penalty decision
By Robin Goodwin on 12/05/2009 10:38:45
Roman Emporer disappointed to be relegated from the podium
announced the 20 second penalty demoting the Aprilia rider out of the top ten. In the end Honda rider Ryuichi Kiyonari took his place on the bottom step of the podium.Not one to shy away from past clashes Biaggi brought up last year's accident: “It
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NW200: Dunlop brothers united for NW200
By Robin Goodwin on 12/05/2009 14:50:51
'I just know that if the bike works well on the day there won't be anyone to touch us'
Dunlop took his 15th NW200 victory on, but opted to ride a KRP machine similar to those used in the British 125 championship.Also riding in the 250 class, William stated his target: “I'm not being big-headed or anything, but I just know that if the bike
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NW200: Double win for Plater
By Robin Goodwin on 18/05/2009 12:19:44
HM Plant Honda rider takes victories in Superbike and Supersport races
STEVE Plater took a double victory at the NW200 gifting Honda an important win in its 50th anniversary of racing. Plater dueled with Relentless by TAS Suzuki rider, Bruce Anstey in both the Superbike and Supersport races at the 80th edition
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MotoGP: Simoncelli in demand
By Robin Goodwin on 20/05/2009 10:24:11
250 Champion linked to MotoGP rides after Ducati boss asks him to join them on Italian TV show
God. Marco wouldn’t you like to ride our bike next year? You’re always in our hearts, we have to talk …"This admiration for the 250 Champion, who was present in the studio at the time, has set the silly season into motion only four rounds into the 2009
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BSB: Richards turns to Haslam for advice
By Robin Goodwin on 22/05/2009 11:11:39
HM Plant Honda rider visits Ron Haslam school to work out problems ahead of Donington Park this Bank Holiday
GLEN RICHARDS has turned to Leon Haslam for help after a difficult start to his British Superbike campaign.The HM Plant Honda rider sought Haslam’s advice after struggling in the opening rounds, with only registering one podium finish. A former HM Plant rider, Haslam worked with ...
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SBK X videogame coming in May
By Robin Goodwin on 14/04/2010 10:38:20
Details of the latest superbike game from Black Bean and Milestone
THE upcoming SBK X game is soon to be released on May 28th. Visordown was at the game's launch yesterday and it looks excellent.With the official WSBK licence, SBK X features all the riders from the 2010 series and for the first time in the games
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Calling all GT1000 Sport Classic, V7, Thruxton or Bonneville owners, want to be in the magazine?
By Robin Goodwin on 25/05/2010 15:32:32
We're looking for opinions from people who currently own, or have owned, a Ducati GT1000, Moto Guzzi V7 and Triumph Thruxton and Bonneville. To see if it's your model we're looking for, check inside
HANDS UP if you've owned a Ducati GT1000 Sport, Moto Guzzi V7 and Triumph Thruxton or Bonneville.We’ve taken a look at these classically inspired café racers and want to find out your opinion of these stylish rides.Visordown's reviewed these three
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Rea tops Suzuka 8hr free practice
By Robin Goodwin on 22/07/2010 16:14:46
Ten Kate rider quickest at the end of Thursday practice sessions with a 2:08 lap
including Ryuichi Kiyonari riding for the HARC-PRO team.Laptimes and results by team:Free Practice 1 1. #11 TSR 2′08.789 2. #33 Koharaa 2′10.207 3. #634 HARC-PRO 2′10.337 4. #2 Sakurai 5. #12 Yoshimura 2′11.341 6. #3 CROWN LG 7. #48 PLOTFree Practice 2 1
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Bruised Rossi prey for the Spanish contingent
By Robin Goodwin on 30/04/2010 09:26:53
Shoulder pain still present for the 9-time Champion
seemingly forgetting the chorus of boos from 2005)
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