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Old school Dunlop ad
By Ben Cope on 08/10/2012 17:08:16
Featuring Nicky Hayden and some impressive lean
Dunlop ad from 2001 (I think).At this level, everyone's talented. The real question is: who has the most desire? - Nicky HaydenGreat picture, just look at him steering in - at that angle! Not sure if that would have been possible on a front D207RR...
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Test-riding the old-school way
By mark forsyth on 19/08/2011 20:01:22
Tweed is due a comeback, I think
Love this old cine film of how Avon used to conduct their R+D around their Melksham HQ. Flat-out on a Vincent with only hair oil and utter faith as protection.Wonder how many test riders Avon used to get through?
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Ron Haslam Race School, a 13 year-old writes...
By adam forsyth on 26/07/2010 16:32:59
Starter Courses for kids
lines through the corners - just by following Rob. After the 10 minutes were up Rob pulled me in to see if I was happy with the speed and if I wanted to go faster. Obviously, as a 13 year-old all I wanted to do was go faster.Rob gradually got faster
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Hub centre steering to make its GP comeback
By Visordown News on 14/01/2011 13:01:54
You could help old-school technology make its comeback
made a business of selling ultra-expensive hub-centre-steered road bikes based on the old Bimota Tesi design to wealthy celebs like Tom Cruise, will unveil its new 986 M2 Moto2 bike. It's also planning a road-going version to go on sale later this year
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Classic race: 1989 World Grand Prix Australia
By Ben Cope on 03/11/2008 12:23:34
Check out this epic battle between old-school GP greats on the fearsome 500s
WE HAD to share this classic video of the 1989 World GP at Phillip Island. Back in the day where the racing was vicious and highsides were a regular first corner feature.
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First Look: Harley-Davidson 883 Iron
By Visordown News on 28/01/2009 10:21:13
Old school look and matt-black paint for Harley's new entry-level Sportster
The new 883 Iron will retail at £5375HARLEY-DAVIDSON has introduced its latest Dark Custom series Sportster motorcycle, the Iron 883.Painted matt-black from front to back, the new motorcycle features an 883 Evolution engine and a “gritty, old-school
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Video: Foggy, Hislop, Burnett RC30s at Cadwell
By Visordown News on 08/07/2009 17:50:10
Check out this old school footage of superbikes racing around Cadwell Park, Local boy Chambers leads Fogarty
Part 1 of 3Part 2 of 3Part 3 of 3The year is 1988, the bikes are mostly Honda RC30s and the racing is at Cadwell. Check out the riders from years gone by: Chambers, Fogarty, Burnett, McGladdery, Griffith and Hislop all battling it out for the top spot. Classic racing!
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Retro crashes at The 'Ring
By Ben Cope on 14/06/2010 14:40:19
It was no safer back in the day. Quality cine clip captures some old school crashes at the Nurburgring
We've been laughing a lot in the office today. Mainly at this clip shot in the '60s at the Nurburgring. Check out all the cars and bikes losing it on what we reckon is a patch of oil. There are some heoric saves from bikers, while the cars roll all over the shop.But best of all, ...
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First Look: 2011 Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom
By Visordown News on 08/10/2010 08:30:16
Old school looks with hi-tech features. Say hello to Kawasaki's 1700cc custom
KAWASAKI unveiled another new model at this week's Cologne Motorcycle Show: the VN1700 VoyagerCustom.It's the first “Bagger” style of bike from the Japanese manufacturer, but comes complete with a wealth of hi-tech additions, such as Kawasaki’s advanced brake system K-ACT ABS, El...
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Moto Guzzi V12 concept - new pictures
By Visordown News on 22/07/2010 19:09:29
Pierre Terblanche 2011 concept motorcycle shows hi-tech manufacturing that meets old school Italian Moto Guzzi twin-cylinder lump.
Pierre Terblanche concept motorcycleTHESE are the first studio photos of the Moto Guzzi V12 Le Mans concept.Visordown brought you first pictures of the Pierre Terblanche-designed Moto Guzzi back in November last year when it went on display at the Milan Show.The bike's a futurist...
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