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Canadians snubbed by Guinness World Records
By Visordown News on 20/01/2009 09:09:17
Largest biker parade not valid, say important boffin-types from Guinness
CANADIAN BIKERS have had their hopes of setting a new world record dashed by officials at the Guinness World Records.Port Dover's attempt to get into the Guinness World Records for holding the single largest motorcycle parade at last June's biker
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The cars to look out for
By Visordown News on 03/02/2012 09:08:34
Be wary of drivers behind the wheels of these cars...
CERTAIN cars lead to different assumptions to what the driver behind the wheel will behave like, but new research has revealed what car models are worst for driving offences.The research, from Confused.com, was compiled from over four million insurance quotes. Stretching back ove...
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RECALL: Honda CBF600-S-ABS
By Visordown News on 04/03/2009 08:44:15
Potential electrical fault prompts recall of popular novice-friendly machine
HONDA IS recalling certain models of the CBF600 Naked, Naked ABS, S and S ABS because of a potential electrical system problem which could cause a short circuit on the bike.Each registered owner of the motorcycles concerned will be contacted
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The Show Must Go On
By Visordown on 01/02/2010 11:30:11
Attendance at NEC bike show remains high, despite downturn in motorcycle sales
and The Hairy Bikers were just a few of the celebrity chefs to grace this year’s event. Charley Boorman, from Long Way Round/Down/Up/In/Out, was on hand to chat to punters, while Richard Hammond, of Top Gear fame,wasn’t.Top-name racers on the Visordown stand
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MotoGP: Side-on special
By Visordown News on 20/02/2008 14:52:00
A tempting glimpse of next season's MotoGP machinery
Capacity - 799 ccMaximum power - more than 200 HPMaximum torque - n/aTop speed - In excess of 310 kph / 192 mphTransmission - Six-speed cassette-type gearbox Final Drive - ChainClutch - Dry multiplate slipper clutchCarburation - Indirect Magneti Marelli
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Biker fight at Birmingham Airport
By Visordown News on 22/01/2008 11:16:08
Serious incident leaves man in life-threatening condition
A fight between warring bikers at Birmingham airport has left a man fighting for his life. According to reports just released - a group of Hells Angel-type individuals wielding machetes ambushed three men as they departed a plane coming in from
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Biker Prince Harry pulled out of Afghanistan
By Visordown News on 29/02/2008 13:29:49
The ride is over for the Royal Prince
earlier today.The news follows the cancellation of Prince William and Harry's African motorcycle adventure, which was axed after security advisers becamed concerned about the Princes' welfare. The Royal duo were due to visit Lesotho on a charity-raising McGregor-Boorman-type
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Call for film wannabe bikers
By Visordown News on 17/03/2008 10:15:36
Documentary makers seek skinhead bikers for new TV programme. Go one, you know you're keen!
IF YOU'RE a biker-type with a skinhead and want to get on TV, get over to the UK Casting Call website. They are looking for four male skinhead bikers for an up-coming TV documentary. Those chosen will be paid from £150 to £300 a day
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25,000 classic racing images to be auctioned
By Visordown News on 30/10/2008 08:51:42
Images taken by the late Dennis and Kathleen Cotton go under the hammer on 18th November
BETWEEN 25,000 - 30,000 motorcycle racing colour slides are to be auctioned at Colwick Racecourse, Nottinghamshire, on 18th November. An online catalogue depicting many of the images taken by Dennis and Kathleen Cotton at racetracks all over
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Honda reach 200 million motorcycle milestone
By Visordown News on 03/11/2008 15:11:02
...and expects sales of more than 18 million units in 2010 alone
with the Dream D-type. Their current best-seller is the Super Cub which has sold over 50 million units. Honda currently produces motorcycles at 32 plants in 22 countries around the world and expects sales of more than 18 million units in 2010.
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