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Yamaha to build new bike plant in Pakistan
By Visordown News on 18/09/2009 09:21:55
Over 22,000 machines by 2012, says Company President
Qasim, Karachi.Mr Kajikawa said the company in the first phase would produce around 22,000 motorcycles by 2012, with a view to manufacturing motorcycle engines in Pakistan by 2017.‘The company intends to make Pakistan a base for exports to neighbouring
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Test ride a new bike at the NEC Show!
By Visordown News on 29/11/2007 08:09:10
Get to the Ride Out Zone with your full licence
800 ST, R1200 RT SE,G650 Xcountry HypermotardDucati - Multistrada, GT1000, Sport 1000 Bip, M695 Honda - ST1300, CB1300SA, CB600F HORNET, CBF1000, VTX1800, VT750DC SHADOW SPIRIT Kawasaki - ER-6n, Er-6f, Versys, Z750, Z1000, 1400GTRKTM - 990 Super Duke
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Learn new bike skills in York for free this week
By Visordown News on 30/07/2007 09:26:39
North Yorks police scheme offers free assessed rides
for approximately 1 hour, please contact Sgt Mason on northyorkshirepolice@bikesafe.co.uk or phone 01904 618 870.Visitors attending will also be invited to sign up to a Bike Safe skills workshop, based at Thirsk. The last workshop for this season is on Sunday 02
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Spy shots: BMW's new S1000 RR road bike
By Visordown News on 29/10/2008 10:57:26
Check out these riding and close up shots of BMW's new road-going superbike
BMW's S1000 RR road-going superbikeBird's-eye view of BMW's new superbikeSPANISH PHOTOGRAPHERS snapped these shots of BMW's new S1000 RRsuperbike in road-going trim in testing at Albacete circuit earlier this week.The bike was complete with digital
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BMW reveal new paint scheme for S1000 RR road bike
By Visordown News on 04/02/2009 08:32:23
Subtle colours for BM's new supersports machine
Like it? We doCHECK OUT this lovely paintjob which is being touted as a possible final version of the BMW S1000RR.We all know the specs of the bike by now, God knows the hype surrounding it has been huge, but the colours and road-bits like
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Electric bike hits 166mph in new speed record
By Visordown News on 21/10/2009 10:57:34
Lightning Motorcycles machine pips Mission One to new electric speed record
AN ELECTRIC prototype motorcycle has achieved a top speed of 267.776 kph (166.388 mph) during the SCTA World Finals at the Bonneville Salt Flats.The bike was constructed by Lightning Motorcycles, an American electric bike specialist. The 166mph
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New-style bike test launched in Northern Ireland
By Visordown News on 15/12/2008 15:41:33
Environment Minister Sammy Wilson introduces new CBT-style element which kicks off in aid of better road safety
of at least 30 km/h (18.75mph) as well as a combined avoidance and braking exercise at a minimum speed of 50 km/h (31.25mph) and finally, an emergency braking exercise at a minimum speed of 50 km/h (31.25 mph). The Minister said: "It is important
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MotoGP: Riders unhappy with new one-bike rule
By Visordown News on 30/03/2009 12:07:11
Rossi and Hayden speak out over Dorna's latest announcement
NEWLY ANNOUNCED MotoGP changes met with mixed responses, but riders were most concerned about the one-bike rule, and especially the effect on races hit by rain. Under current rules they can stop and switch to a rain-equipped machine. The new rule
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uSwitch launch new bike insurance website
By Visordown News on 11/03/2009 08:13:48
Save money by switching to a cheaper insurance provider
on 0800 089 0623 or go to U-Switch website for an online price comparison.
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Will Japan strike back in 2012?
By Visordown News on 19/04/2011 09:53:38
Speculation on the new bike focus for the Japanese manufacturers in 2012
set to go on sale in 2012.Meanwhile, there's little news from Japan. OK, we're expecting Honda to officially announce the Crosstourer as a production bike in the adventure market, and there's a rash of new scooters on the way, but where's the stuff
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