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Commute 20 miles or less a day?
By Visordown News on 23/04/2010 16:37:57
We take a look at the new funky e-bikes from California
500W brushless hub motor, controlled by a regular bar-mounted throttle. Juice comes from a 36V lithium-ion battery. Top speed is in the region of 20mph, with a range of 15 to 30 miles, depending on terrain. A full charge takes around four hours
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Spies: "I almost crashed 10 times in three laps"
By Visordown News on 06/05/2010 12:15:04
MotoGP rookie explains why he pulled out of the Spanish GP
, to On The Throttle TV. "We could have finished the race but we'd have finished dead last."Spies goes on to talk about future races, his team-mate and his thoughts about this coming weekend's World Superbike action.Well worth a watch.
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An Island tour with a legend
By Robin Goodwin on 17/09/2010 00:23:03
Onboard with Mike 'The Bike' Hailwood around the TT
keeps the throttle twisted.
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Used Review: Alpinestars GP Tech
By Ben Cope on 01/02/2010 14:18:50
Used product showcase from Visordown
comfortable in them. They haven’t moulded to my hands and aren’t supple enough for my liking. I struggle to feel the throttle with my palm because the chunky rubber armour gets in the way.I thought more armour would be better, but I’m going back
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Ducati Diavel: Official images
By Visordown News on 02/11/2010 07:52:14
Full gallery of Ducati's new muscle cruiser
-tech trickery, including a three-mode ride-by-wire throttle, slipper clutch, PIN-code security, ABS, to name a few.Ducati has also released details of a carbon-clad version of the Diavel, aptly named the 'Diavel Carbon'.Check the full set of pics for all
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I'm after a Ducati 848 radiator, and...
By Ben Cope on 27/01/2012 22:34:42
...it's time to get the race bike sorted
shipshape. At the moment it's in a shit state.I'm after the following essentials, so if you know of anyone selling any of this:Standard RadiatorFront subframeFront brake master cylinderQuick action throttle assemblyAdjustable clip-onsAdjustable rearsets
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MV Agusta Brutale RR 1090
By Visordown News on 07/11/2011 16:33:19
158bhp and no fairing
the old (suffix) RR's 144bhp to 158bhp thanks to some internal engine modifications – camshafts, throttle bodies and intake tracts – while weight drops from 190kg to 183kg.In line with MV's other recent releases, the F3 and Brutale 675, it also gets 8
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Crazy TT vantage points: part two
By mark forsyth on 18/05/2011 14:53:19
Gorse Lea - flat out on a 600
On a 600 Supersport bike, top TT riders are using full throttle for more than 70% of a lap and Gorse Lea, a fearsome right hander just before the riders turn right at Ballacraine traffic lights, is a great example of the commitment you need to do
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Video: Blade does 2nd to 6th gear in 9 seconds
By mark forsyth on 20/05/2011 16:46:06
Time for some base runs...
Before we do anything to the Fireblade's mapping it needs some base runs.This video is the all gear (except first because it'd just spin its wheel on the dyno's drum) acceleration test. Full throttle, to the red-line in every gear until it maxxes
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First Ride: 2013 Ducati Hypermotard review
By Ben Cope on 25/02/2013 16:48:00
Ducati have ditched the air-cooled engines in favour of a new 821cc water-cooled lump. Isn't it just a Streetfighter 848 with long travel suspension?
stroke, the longest of any 4V Ducati.It features a Ride by Wire throttle, 8-stage traction control, ABS and power modes. This is a long way from the 'dirt-bike with road wheels' Supermoto mantra; it's a Supermoto with a 2:1 in IT Studies.Despite having a
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