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Yamaha 2008 XJR on sale now
By Visordown News on 23/04/2008 09:02:06
Pick up the new, fuel-injected, in-line four musclebike for £6599 from your local Yamaha dealer
(including a retro red stripe on the top of the tank) and Midnight Black. The classic XJR comes with Ohlins rear shocks as standard and is fuel injected for improved throttle response. If you want to buy one before May 4th, you’ll be able to get
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Police seize 20 bikes in weekend crackdown
By Visordown News on 12/05/2008 19:53:20
'A significant number of bikers failed to have valid insurance or a proper driving licence' say Police
.According to Police, 'a significant number of bikers failed to have valid insurance or a proper driving license and as a result their vehicles were seized.'The Police say car drivers were targetted too and were responsible for a further 70 traffic violations.
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Australian Government ask riders for safety help
By Visordown News on 19/05/2008 10:08:05
Accident-reducing strategy to include information gained from riders' knowledge
to give them some response about how effective they think those activities are likely to be," he said.
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New funky injected Kymco 250
By Visordown News on 13/06/2008 10:15:50
It's called the Xciting 250. Imagine how much fun the 500 will be
250R.The R bike gets Keigin injection for better throttle response and improved mileage, Wave discs, funky red calipers and uprated sports suspension.It is about to go on sale in mainland Europe and is expected to cost around 3,700 Euros.Not a bad
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First Look: 2009 KTM400 EXC
By Visordown News on 04/07/2008 08:52:00
Visordown gets the first shot of KTM's new four-stroke blaster
A resdesigned motor is a key part of the new 400HERE'S THE first picture of the all-new KTM 400 EXC. Using its motocross sibling's short-stroke motor for a more responsiveness and more power. The bike also features a new camshaft, titanium intake
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V-Max: Yamaha shift £400,000 worth in first day
By Visordown News on 07/07/2008 10:58:23
Yamaha's iconic musclebike in demand on the opening day for orders
YAMAHA'S new V-Max sold an impressive 25 units in the UK in its first day officially on sale. Not bad considering the 25 potential owners haven't seen the £16,000 bike in the flesh yet!"The response has been amazing, we are really happy," said Simon
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New motorcycle safety website launched
By Visordown News on 10/09/2008 13:00:00
New site provides listings of where's good to ride and where to avoid on Yorkshire's roads
of their personal safety responsibility and has a blog section where visitors can share information.Go to: www.qualityyorkshireriders.com
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Brudeli Leanster at Milan motorcycle show
By Visordown News on 03/10/2008 10:02:34
Check out this KTM690-powered leaning trike. We want one
into production if company owner Geir Brudeli gets enough positive response at the show. The Nowegian said: "We have tested it on and off road and we have now completed our testing program."We have been working on the frame as well as the suspension and our
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Lorenzo: 'I have no problem with Dani'
By Visordown News on 04/04/2008 09:44:33
Lollipop-loving Spaniard says his problem lies with Pedrosa's manager, Alberto Puig
out in response to comments made by Puig who said that Jorge should: "Leave his speaking to the track," during a radio sports programme this week.Lorenzo added: "Pedrosa won well in Jerez and was strong. I hope in the future to have a good relation
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MotoGP: Pneumatic motor for Pedrosa at Mugello
By Visordown News on 15/05/2008 10:27:50
Factory Honda riders, Nicky Hayden and Dani Pedrosa will have to wait until after this weekend's race to try out pneumatic engine
at Mugello. Even though the factory said that the pair would get the motors for the last round at China the duo were left without the extra-power, higher-revving and more responsive engines. The new motor has been going through an extensive series
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