CHINESE motorcycle sales are rising in the UK.There were 16.5% more Chinese motorcycle and scooter registrations in the first half of 2012 compared to the first half of 2011, accounting for almost 17% of all new motorcycle and moped sales

A US Federal study of motorcycling claims that requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets saved the economy $3bn (£1.91bn).The study was based on 2010's figures and savings were made from a reduction in healthcare expenses, lost wages and other

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

, 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

release says 'NHSTA' but we don't think the National Health Service Trusts' Association has much, if anything, to do with selling motorcycles in America...)That's not to say the bikes can immediately be sold there, though. While a certified testing lab

INFINITY Motorcycles have completed on the lease of a former Hein Gericke store in Norwich.While the administrators for Hein Gericke have issued a press release stating a new buyer has been found, the buyer has yet to be named and it is rumoured

NÜRBURGRING GmbH, the state-owned company that owns the Nürburgring has gone bankrupt.The company hoped for a €13-million rescue package from the European Commission but the European competition authorities refused to approve the plan and the firm which owns the track has now ann...

DO YOU want to come and work for Visordown and immerse yourself in the world of motorcycling?We've got a new opening for a Reviews Editor to join our small but reasonably formed team, to look after our Motorcycle and Kit reviews sections.We think

TRIUMPH'S profits for 2011/12 have taken a hit along with the firm's sales – but it's still cleared nearly £16m profits before tax.In the 12 months up to June 30 this year, the firm saw sales worth £342.3m, with profits of £15.7m. The previous year, profits had been £22.3m.The dr...

HUSQVARNA dealer, Freestyle Motorcycles of East Sussex havey donated a new Husqvarna Nuda 900 toSERV Kent.SERV, also known as 'Bloodrunners', is a charitable organisation that delivers blood products to the Accident and Emergency hospitals across