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A bit of retroness from Alpinestars
By Ben Cope on 03/02/2011 13:00:42
Because summer's coming ...and the pub beckons
Looking cool on a scooter: It's hard but I think this jacket might help me out. It's the Alpinestars Velocity. A retro-styled jacket with CE approved armour, a removable liner and YKK zips.It's a quality bit of kit. The leather feels super
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Old skool retro cool
By Visordown News on 28/09/2010 15:02:07
Get the classic look, complete with modern protection
TIRED OF normality and fancy a bit of retro cool? Then step this way...Looking like a futuristic version of a 70s Griffin, the Bullitt helmet, designed by student Chad Hodge, combines a classic retro look with the benefit of 'modern' protection
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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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See Britain's land speed record hopeful at Race Retro 2010
By Visordown News on 09/03/2010 15:11:33
400mph Angelic Bulldog on show Stoneleigh Park, Coventry from 12th to 14th March
SEE THE MACHINE that could propel Britain to a new motorcycle land speed world record at The Race Retro 2010 show, held at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry from 12th to 14th March. Almost a year has passed since Visordown broke the news of the planned
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Logomania with the Ducati Monster as art
By Robin Goodwin on 20/04/2010 09:17:30
The Italian manufacturer delves into their retro colour palette for a modern spin on the Ducati Monster
Italian's are known for their style, in this video Ducati have applied some of their iconic styles to the new Ducati Monster.Some of the highlights are the Black and Gold of the 900SS and the Silver with Blue and Red flashes of the 500SL Pantah.
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Honda CB900F Bol D'or
By Tom Higham on 24/02/2013 15:59:56
Retro racer
Slick videos shot on HD GoPros (complete with dubstep soundtracks) are now common place. But back in the late 80s, self shot videos were much thinner on the ground, due to expensive camcorders that were about the same size as a petrol tank and probably just as heavy too.In a blas...
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MotoGP circa 1964
By Mark Forsyth on 20/07/2010 10:11:36
Retro: A lap of Spa with Hailwood
Spotted this video this morning and had to share it.A few things to note: The tea strainer adds a nice touch of English class to pre-race refreshments - particularly important when racing on foreign turf with their strange customs and odd diets. The mint E-Type is possibly the mo...
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10,000-mile Honda CBX1000, £13,000
By Tim Skilton on 14/07/2010 11:42:48
Fancy a bit of retro musclebike action?
THIS IS a low mileage 247kg chunk of motorcycling history and it could be yours for just under 13,000 big ones.Motorcycles Unlimited are selling this near immaculate example of Honda's legendary CBX1000 musclebike, which has covered just over 10,000 miles from new.Just over 100bh...
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You. Call. That. Lean
By Robin Goodwin on 14/05/2010 16:45:54
A vintage answer to the Ben 'Elbowz' Spies lean craze, courtesy of Jean Philippe Ruggia
Jean Philippe Ruggia, 1988, Coppice at Donington Park, Sonauto-Yamaha 250. This is elbow lean action.There was a previous blog entry of Ben Spies and his elbow grazing the tarmac onboard the M1 Yamaha, I admit it is impressive but I find myself admiring the horizontal angles that...
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Schoolboy Heroes
By Ross Sharp on 04/03/2011 15:19:57
Who was responsible for getting you addicted to bikes?
, the French motocross mag. Life would never be the same again.Inside there was a double page spread, with a fresh faced Jeremy McGrath resting a leg over his #15 Honda CR125. Sporting a pair of fluro MX trousers with a, now retro, bright white surname
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