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First images and specification of 2008 Honda CBR60
By Visordown News on 06/09/2007 10:55:21
(PGM - DSFI) which features two injectors per cylinder. A MotoGP-derived Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) The high-revving engine redlines at 15,000 rpm and the 600RR keeps its MotoGP-style center-up exhaust system. At the front end there
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Honda's new Transalp for 2008
By Visordown News on 02/10/2007 11:51:43
Heavily revised Transalp introduced at Paris show
the 21" to a 19" front wheel and a new engine but the the chassis is virtually unchanged.Honda boast that their new 680cc engine is lighter and more powerful and more fuel efficient too - good news, considering the tank is actually smaller.It's available
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New Highway Code launched
By Tim Skilton on 02/10/2007 15:45:33
New code promotes bike safety
caused by overfilling diesel tanks. The revised code also encourages motorists to be especially vigilant when manoeuvring, such as turning right or changing lanes and being aware of their vehicle blind spots. The code recognises the benefits
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NEC Show: Royal Enfield to unveil new models
By Tim Skilton on 20/11/2007 14:24:12
New Electra Woodsman to appear on NEC stand
ROYAL ENFIELD will unveil the Woodsman 500, the latest in a long line of Bullet motorcycles, at this year's NEC Bike Show.The Bullet has been in continuous production since 1949 and the Woodsman is inspired by the street scramblers of the late 1950
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Niall MacKenzie tests the 2008 Fireblade
By Visordown News on 20/12/2007 15:29:22
The wee Scott fires back his first impressions from Qatar
The new 2008 Fireblade is less race and more roadTWO'S NIALL MacKenzie has just finished his first test session on Honda's new 2008 Fireblade, and has fired us back his initial impressions."Honda have designed the new Blade with road users in mind
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Trick Ducati hillclimber
By Visordown News on 28/03/2008 09:58:15
Multistrada chassis meets 916 motor in French hillclimb beauty
Cordonnier from Corki Racing. Because of the tiny tank (so small and minimalist is the bike that the injectors are exposed) the bike only carries a couple of litres of fuel. Marzocchi supermotard forks and Beringer Aerotech brakes complete the look
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Yamaha YZF-R125 price confirmed
By Visordown News on 16/04/2008 11:55:04
Tiny teen tearaway goes on sale - but be quick - limited numbers available
the annoying little brother of the R1 and R6 and has lots of accessories already available for it including a double-bubble screen, crash bungs, pillion seat cover and tank protector. It also comes with a factory two-year warranty and one year’s RAC cover
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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
The new XJR will retail for £6599YAMAHA’S AIR-COOLED, in-line parallel four muscle bike has now been released in dealers all around the country and will cost £6,599. The ageing behemoth is now available in the new 2008 colours; Competition White
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The biker-friendly petrol pump
By Visordown News on 18/06/2008 21:59:14
Non-slip floor, helmet stand, visor cleaning facilities - it's about time we were taken seriously
.The pumps have a special non slip floor, a modified nozzle for small tank apertures, washing facilities for visors and even a helmet stand. But if you can't be bothered to remove your lid then there's card payment facilities at the pump.We love the idea. So
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Bid for an Agostini signed MV Agusta F4 312RR
By Visordown News on 24/07/2008 15:11:13
15-time World Champ signs MV Agusta destined for auction on 30th July - all profits to charity
July 2008, with profit generatedfrom the bidding donated to Ben charity fund. The fuel tank on the MV has been signed by 15 time World Motorcycle Grand PrixChampion, Giacomo Agostini and has been professionally lacquered. A framed andsigned photograph
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