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Time capsule pannier found in desert
By Visordown News on 06/12/2007 09:34:26
Despatch rider's bag turns up 68 years on
A MOTORCYCLE pannier, dropped from the back of a WWII despatch rider's bike in the Egyptian desert 68 years ago has been found in almost perfect condition by a tour guide. Alex Ross from Burnley, was a motorcycle despatch rider during the war lost
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Free BMW panniers for new 1200GS owners
By Visordown News on 03/06/2010 15:17:13
Be quick! Offer ends 30th September
BMW is offering a set of complimentary panniers with the purchase of any new R 1200 GS motorcycle registered between 01 June and 30 September 2010 to celebrate the GS's 30th Anniversary.The offer covers both the standard R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS
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Passport & Panniers - Honda C90 to the Sahara
By Joel Burdall on 06/04/2010 09:24:37
Most people attempt to ride around world on a big BMW or another style of Adventure bike. But 23 year-old ex-soldier Joel Burdall gave it a go on a 10 year-old C90. All you need is youthful exuberance and a full tank of gas...
A bike, a full tank of fuel, and the sun high in a foreign sky: does it get any better? This is what aftershave adverts are made of. I had less than 600 kilometres to Sierra Leone. With the will of God and a good breeze behind me, I could make it in well under a week. Men plan: t...
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Caption That - When panniers just don't cut it
By Caption That! on 22/12/2008 10:56:22
You don't have to be a member to add your comment to this week's caption competition
"Now where did I put my visor wipes?"WELCOME FOLKS to Visordown's weekly caption competition, where you get a chance to slap your wittiest quote on some interesting shots from around the motorcycling world. This week we've got a picture of a guy who's trying to prove you don't NE...
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Video: 2010 Triumph Sprint GT 1050
By Visordown News on 17/05/2010 14:03:55
£9,499 OTR - panniers and ABS inclusive
HERE'S A FUNKY LITTLE video from Triumph on the company's 2011 Sprint GT tourer.The 130bhp machine will retail at £9,499 when it goes on sale later this year.2011 Triumph Sprint GT full picture gallery and specs.
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Frank 'Ponch' Poncherello - CHiPs
By Stuart Barker on 16/09/2010 14:37:29
Everyone loves a pull with Ponch. He even kept junk food in a little plastic lunchbox in his pannier
the bike was so damned heavy was because of all the crap added to make it look like a pukka police bike. He even kept junk food in a little plastic lunch box in his pannier further adding to the weight. And Ponch was very fond of Tutti-Frutti ice cream
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Road Test: K1200GT v CBF1000F v KTM990 v GSX-R600
By Tim Dickson on 27/01/2011 14:14:16
Going touring? You need a big bike, panniers and a top box. Or do you? From full-on sports tool to fully laden mile eater, via adventure tourer and slick all-rounder, the choice is yours. Team Visordown packs its bags and heads south.
Go somewhere, go anywhere, get away, just get on your bike and get lost. You can go touring on anything - it just depends on how far you want to go and what you want to do when you get there. Does 'touring' mean heading somewhere to see sights and views and places? Or seeking out...
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Triumph Tiger Explorer accessories and prices
By Visordown News on 28/02/2012 09:26:35
But by no means all of them. All prices inc VAT
EXPLORER PANNIER SYSTEMInjection-moulded pannier system with single key operation and dynamic mounting system. 37 litre left hand pannier holds a full face helmet, right hand pannier 25 litres£499.99EXPLORER TOP POX - POWEREDInjection-moulded 35
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First Ride: 2006 Honda Deauville
By Simon Bowen on 22/09/2010 14:00:00
Famous for being dull, the new generation of Deauville has grown up from humdrum commuter into baby Pan European.
compartments, luggage capacity and fairing, and even a baguette-shaped hole running between the panniers. Optional extras include front and rear fog lights, larger pannier lids to increase capacity, a 45-litre top box, and digital amplifier and speaker system
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Niall's Spin: Ducati ST4
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 14:27:07
With an engine donated from the exotic 916 how does Ducati's sport tourer compare with the rest of this tough market, Niall Mackenzie investigates...
Click to read: Ducati ST4 owners reviews, Ducati ST4 specs and to see the Ducati ST4 image gallery.Discovering they had a surplus of 916 motors on their hands as a hike in capacity loomed for that machine, Ducati's ever- economical and green-minded engineers decided not to throw ...
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