moments of the evening practice session, taking a full eight and a half seconds off John McGuinness' 2007 record-setting lap of 130.354mph. Because Donald's time was set in practice it won't stand as a new record for the Island though, to get that he

important things. We worked on electronics to try to find a better power delivery and we also checked a different version of the engine for the second half of the season. Finally we also tried a new tyre with Bridgestone. We got good feedback and hopefully

Not cheap but at least you won't brass off the localsBATTERY-POWERED motorcycle specialists Zero have released images of their 2009 Zero X off roader.As well as new-look bodywork, Zero claim the 2009 machine is 'faster, stronger, and more durable

ago but he's making the effort to get along to the Leicestershire track to support the Worx Crescent Suzuki team and its new stand-in rider Tommy Hill.Hill is replacing Michael Rutter in the squad who was dropped from the line-up after a string

Bob, in July 2007.The owner got in touch with Harley-Davidson UK, who offered to pay 65 per cent of the repair bill. Mr Steel believes this is not enough.An official Harley-Davidson statement said:All new Harley-Davidson motorcycles are provided with a

A NEW ONLINE campaign highlighting the benefits of enhanced training for motorcyclists has been launched today by the Driving Standards Agency.DSA has set up a dedicated microsite, and is using popular social networking sites such as Facebook

for parking, preview presentation of a new Moto Guzzi model, auction of vintage Guzzi motorcycles topped off by a performance from a contemporary band of Guzzi owning musicians!For the first time ever, approximately 800 Moto Guzzi motorcycles and their owners

YAMAHA HAS just released the first images of the XT1200Z Super Tenere and Visordown are bringing you the UK's first hi-res picture gallery of the new machine.Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré SpecificationsENGINEType:Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, inline

Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, between 27 November and 6 December, gives show-goers an opportunity to see what the circuit is planning for the World’s premier motorcycle championship.In addition to getting the latest information on the new bike circuit

, but now he has been called up by SMT Honda for the final two rounds at Silverstone and Oulton Park.Harris said: "The deal with SMT Honda has all come around really quickly after Croft and with the new sponsor and new team it is a good opportunity for me