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Another new bike firm - ZP Moto
By Visordown News on 25/02/2011 12:20:39
A new manufacturer from the remnants of MZ
of Zschopau and formed by a group ex-MZ workers, the new company aims to build a retro off-road-style machine using up-to-date technology.Details are skimpy, but production is currently slated to start next year according to German motorcycle trade magazine
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Biker-friendly cats eye to hit UK streets soon
By Visordown News on 08/02/2008 09:06:00
'Helps reduce serious accidents by 70%' says manufacturer
of visibility. The manufacturers claim they're ten times greater than the retro-reflective road stud which relies on being illuminated by the headlight beam of the approaching vehicle. The manufacturers say the flush-fitting design, which rises less than 4mm
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Kawasaki test rides at Hartside Cafe this Sunday
By Visordown News on 22/07/2011 10:15:09
Swing your leg over a 2011 machine this weekend
YOU can test ride Kawasaki's 2011 range this weekend, from the retro W800 to the rip-snorting ZX-10R. The UK’s highest café, between Penrith and Alston has long been a weekend meeting place for motorcyclists and if you turn up there this weekend
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Should Yamaha be selling this over here?
By Visordown News on 20/01/2012 11:36:48
2012 Yamaha SR400
couple of years ago to meet modern emissions limits, it's different to the usual retro bike as it's the real thing rather than a modern pastiche.While for much of its life the SR has been out of step with fashion, looking at it afresh it slots rather
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International Historic Motorsport Show dates annou
By Visordown News on 09/02/2007 07:32:40
Race bikes and cars of yesteryear on display at classic show
-developed as the rival Honda and Yamaha machines, kept the pressure on the dominant Read/Redman duo throughout that golden era. Race Retro will see the three team leaders reunited: both with each other, and with the motorcycles they rode in their heyday.Saturday 24th
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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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First Look: Deus Grevious Angel
By Visordown News on 10/10/2008 09:07:33
Bored with the never-ending string of new mainstream machines on offer? Then check out this tasty kit fresh from Australia
The Grevious Angel...tasty stuff from AustraliaCHECK OUT this gorgeous piece of modern retro exotica from the Deus motorcycle company in Australia.Costing around £15,000 the Grevious Angel looks and sounds pretty awesome to us, even if it's only
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VIDEO: Captain America to the rescue!
By Visordown News on 30/01/2009 09:57:03
There's nothing like a bit of 1970s American TV to brighten up your Friday
FANCY HAVING a bit of a Friday giggle at some retro 1970s TV motorcycle action? Then check out this pile of cinematic tosh from the USA.This was part of a two-bit TV Show called Captain America, a comic book hero who was meant to live for truth
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Bubba Stewart unveils Nike MX boots
By Visordown News on 11/01/2010 10:27:04
Sports clothing giant releases new MX footwear
NIKE has moved into the MX clothing game with the recently unveiling of the 6.0 boot, worn by racing legend James Bubba Stewart.With a slight retro look, the 6.0s like they've been designed and built with all the latest MX boot technology.The boots
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Ducati e-bike on sale soon
By Visordown News on 05/03/2010 15:04:23
Eco-friendly 'City Pearl' to be distributed through existing motorbike dealerships
that holds the battery. The styling of the bike is retro or vintage with a Brooks handmade saddle.A retail price is TBA.
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