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Biker dies on A3 after man jumps from bridge
By Visordown News on 14/03/2013 16:57:01
Mans possible suicide leads to death of motorcyclist
were still attending to the man who jumped from the bridge, a male motorcyclist collided with the ambulance. A car was also involved in the accident.Two air ambulances were then scrambled to the scene but but both men were pronounced dead at the scene
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Why advertisers need to do their homework
By Visordown News on 02/04/2013 16:46:58
US motorcycle insurance firm uses Allman Brothers track on TV commercial
if someone had pointed out that two of the band members – including its founder – had been killed in bike accidents.There’s no doubting the Allman Brothers Band’s biking credentials, or the fact the 1970 song is a classic. But to use it to sell bike insurance
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Tribute to biker who died on the A3
By Visordown News on 18/04/2013 09:56:18
Leading dentist used motorcycle to commute between practices
in London and the home counties. He was a widower and leaves behind two young children.A statement released by the family described Dr Parkash as 'an exceptional person' and 'a doting father, a loving son and brother and a kind-hearted friend.'Our thoughts
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World of Kawasaki at Silverstone this weekend
By Visordown News on 18/04/2013 13:49:00
Get yourself to Silverstone this weekend!
THE World Of Kawasaki event is taking place this weekend at Silverstone.The hands of day of activities includes test rides of Kawasaki's range on the road. Riders can book to take their bike on track for one of two sessions on the day. Kawasaki BSB
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Does the VOI concept spell the end of congestion?
By Visordown News on 22/04/2013 10:56:58
New concept scooter enables you to cook a fry-up on the way into work. Possibly.
GERMAN engineering students have revealed this two-wheel taxi cab that they reckon could be the future for congest cities.Called the VOI Concept, it has been developed by Technische Universitat Muenchen in cooperation with Singapore’s Nanyang
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KTM's concept electric scooter
By Visordown News on 22/03/2013 10:55:00
E-SPEED urban mobility concept unveiled at Tokyo Motorcycle Show
' and produces 26 lb-ft of maximum torque. The E-Speed is belt driven.Electricity is stored in lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 4.36kWh - supposedly, they are fully charged within two hours from a regular power socket. The Austrians are also keen to point
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Llexeter: the great call of China
By Sachin Rao on 24/03/2013 10:05:00
What's behind the success of Lexmoto and Pulse?
LAST month, Exeter-based two-wheeler company Llexeter took two places on the monthly UK bike sales charts, with its Lexmoto and Pulse brands coming in at number 6 and 9 respectively.For industry watchers, the story of Llexeter has been one of a
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Top 10 least conventional production motorcycles
By Visordown on 11/03/2013 10:02:00
A salute to the manufacturers who dared to be different
IT’S not uncommon to hear the criticism that bikes are lacking in variety. Compare a ZX-10R and a BMW S1000RR and you’ll spot so many similarities of design it’s like the two were separated at birth.To be fair, it’s to be expected. Just as animals
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Brands Hatch BSB test times
By Visordown News on 20/03/2013 10:36:31
Times from the second of four pre-season BSB tests
was the fastest man, followed closely by Jakub Smrz of Padgetts Honda. Walker's team mate Danny Buchan also rode well to record the third fastest time. Notable was Jenny Tinmouth, sixth fastest on the Two Wheel Honda. Final times1. Chris Walker GBR Bournemouth
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WSB Championship Standings after Phillip Island
By Visordown News on 25/02/2013 09:26:54
See how the riders stack up after the first round of the 2013 series
IT'S an all-Aprilia affair at the top of the WSBK championship table after the first two races at the opening round at Phillip Island.Tom Sykes sits in fourth place with 22 points, a solid start for his championship hopes but with work to do
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