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Harley offer new deferred payment finance packages
By Tim Skilton on 20/11/2007 11:40:23
Incentive aimed at attracting a wider audience
HARLEY DAVIDSON and Buell are offering three-month deferred Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) scheme on all of their 2007-08 models. The package is available in dealerships nationwide until the end of December and is designed to make the company
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Xmas wishlist: Barbour International 75th Anniversary jacket
By Tim Skilton . on 23/11/2010 16:59:09
Just 150 produced to celebrate 75th birthday of Barbour's iconic biker jacket
BARBOUR - the company famous for their waxed-cotton jackets - are celebrating 75 years of the iconic Barbour International with two limited edition versions of the model.The company is producing a limited edition run to celebrate the event
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Why a £1500 sportsbike might be a bad idea
By Tim Skilton on 19/07/2010 11:40:00
Read this before buying a 15-year-old 'bargain'
Today's motorcycle market is awash with cheap secondhand sportsbikes. The introduction of new models every year has taken its toll on secondhand values, driving them down to rock bottom prices. Scout around the web and you'll find an early 90s litre
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Kawasaki ZX-10R launch
By Tim Skilton on 28/09/2007 08:32:13
Visordown gets there first!
's model and have replaced it with a short stubby MotoGP style can, making the 10R look just as aggressive as the original 2004 model.Traction control is to feature on the new bike, which should help tame some of the 180bhp+ power.2008 ZX-10R Specs
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Aprilia SL 750 Shiver
By Tim Skilton on 10/10/2007 15:44:03
Spine tingling Aprilia hits UK shops soon
Aprilia's latest new model, the SL750 Shiver, is arriving at Apriliashowrooms, with test rides available from selected dealers. Those taking a test ride and then completing a test report form will be entered into a free prize draw to win Aprilia
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Buell 1125R to make UK debut at NEC Show
By Tim Skilton on 29/10/2007 11:38:29
New generation sportsbike to retail at £8495
liquid cooled engine, which suppliesa claimed 146bhp. In conjunction with BRP, Buell has developed the 72-degree V-twin engine specifically to deliver smooth power and offer increased torque. It iscomplemented by the all new smooth six speed gearbox
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2010 Honda VFR1200F: First road test
By Tim Skilton . on 26/11/2009 19:38:01
Visordown notches up 200 miles on new V4 sports-tourer
gearbox DVT model. Read his full sushi-inspired Honda VFR1200 first ride launch report hereThis time, Honda have brought us to Southern Spain for more of a real-world experience of the all-new machine. The 200-mile route comprised of around 60 miles
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Visordown's guide to big bikes for beginners
By Tim Skilton on 28/05/2008 15:57:10
Fancy something different than the usual post-test hacks? Visordown offers up five big bikes for beginners
WHICH FIVE bikes would you recommend to a new rider once they've passed their test? Honda's Hornet, Yamaha's Fazer 600 and Suzuki's SV650 are all worthy contenders. Trouble is, not every wants, or is suited to a middleweight
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Five future classic sportsbikes
By Tim Skilton on 04/09/2007 12:34:57
Visordown predicts five potential appreciating classics
. Trouble is, it was bloody frightening in the wrong hands, which proved to be the 10R's downfall, as Kawasaki sidelined it two years later in favour of the watery underseat exhaust version. Once the new model appeared Kawasaki had trouble shifting
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EU proposal for health warnings in motoring advert
By Tim Skilton on 25/10/2007 08:12:51
It's only a matter of time
in the EuropeanParliament today, would see the standard EU colour coding for product efficiency -that was recently introduced to new cars in the showroom - carried in all press advertising.Peter Davies, from Staffordshire based Advertising & PR agency Ward Lovett
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