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MotoGP Technology Second Edition from Neil Spalding
By Robin Goodwin on 16/04/2010 11:13:47
Book from the Eurosport pundit analysing all of the bikes and the technology that we have seen throughout the years in MotoGP
From Chief Eurosport MotoGP Geek Neil Spalding comes the Second Edition of his MotoGP Technology book. And we like it.With his in-depth knowledge and insider access to photograph and study all of the bikes to give a comprehensive technical history
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Could this helmet technology further prevent brain damage?
By Ben Cope on 08/12/2009 10:24:03
90% of motorcycle fatalities are a result of injury from the neck up, ThermaHelm technology aims to reduce this
THIS VIDEO shows a new concept technology, designed to reduce the risk of brain damage in the event of an accident.The helmet features a lining that contains a liquid, that, when triggered, cools down - just like an ice pack. The idea
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WSB: F1 technology for BMW Superbike
By Visordown News on 18/08/2008 18:15:23
TWO gets exclusive access to BMW's new WSB test facility
BMW's new 7000sq metre WSB test facilitySINCE BMW'S announcement last October that it would be entering the WorldSuperbike Championship in 2009 the German company has been busy readyingitself, both on an off track.In just eight months it has transformed a plot of shrub land sixty...
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Triumph to inject technology into Retro range
By Visordown News on 21/03/2007 19:42:35
Euro 3 emissions may signal an end to carburettors
TRIUMPH will add fuel injection to its entire retro parallel twin-motor range. The new fuel injection has now become necessary to tackle Euro 3 emissions standards. According to our factory source, Triumph are planning to design a 'dummy' carburettor to maintain the classic looks...
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Micron Exhaust Technologies ceases trading
By Visordown News on 11/07/2008 10:53:17
Well-known motorcycle exhaust manufacturer closes its doors
MICRON the well-known exhaust manufacturer has ceased trading as of 10am yesterday (Thursday 10th July). The Micron team of over 20 staff - of which some have been working for the company for 20 years - have been laid off with as yet no offer of pay.It is thought that Micron's pa...
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Government announce plans for more motorway technology
By Visordown News on 29/10/2010 08:03:46
Is a road near you getting updated soon?
THE GOVERNMENT has announced plans for 24 road and public transport schemes, including managed motorway and hard shoulder running projects.Variable speed limits and the use of the hard shoulder lane are already in place on certain motorways to manage traffic flow; the government ...
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Honda's 2nd gen. Dual Clutch Technology
By Ben Cope on 02/11/2011 13:49:28
What changes have been made to Honda's automatic gearbox?
Honda's Dual Clutch Technology (DCT) is in its second generation. The first, as used on the VFR1200FA was remarkably smooth, but Honda being Honda, well, they had to tinker with it.DCT works by having one clutch for odd-numbered gears and one
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What’s MotoGP ever done for us?
By Bertie Simmonds on 30/04/2010 12:21:11
How comparable is a £3 million MotoGP weapon to your sportsbike? Since 2002 technology has filtered down from the best teams in the world, more so than you might imagine
that the tyre-shredding 500s never could?Jeremy McWilliams is one person more experienced than most to say if MotoGP has given us anything. “There’s tons of stuff that’s come from MotoGP, most recently with tyre technology from Bridgestone. I was speaking
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Exploding funbags delayed
By Visordown News on 26/01/2010 15:25:55
Will we soon have airbags fitted as standard in our bike jackets? We talk to the brains behind Dainese’s D-Air to see how the technology is developing.
Following the lead of the automotive industry is nothing new in motorcycling. Traction control and anti-locking brake systems are just two prime examples of how car technology filters down, so the latest developments in motorcycle airbag protection
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Reasons behind the Moto3 class detailed
By Visordown News on 13/04/2011 09:58:44
MotoGP Director of Technology discusses the change from the 125cc of current to the next generation of 250cc four-strokes
AFTER the 6th November two-stroke Grand Prix race bikes will be resigned to a historic memory when the engines of 125 GP class will be changed for 250cc four-stroke engines, MotoGP's Director of Technology, Corrado Cecchinelli detailed the new
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