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BMW Adaptive Headlight in action
By Visordown News on 06/07/2010 09:46:47
Riding at night will never be the same again
THIS IS BMW'S new Adaptive Headlight in action on the company's recently revealed K1600 tourer.Without bamboozling you (and us) with reams of techno-ridden bumph, it's a kind of a self-levelling headlight that works both for horizontal and vertical
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Electric bike beats petrol rivals
By Visordown News on 10/01/2011 11:27:39
Single-gear bike, based around a Suzuki GSX-R750 takes on 1000cc superbikes
EXCLUDED FROM racing against similar electric machines thanks to newly-introduced weight limits, American electric bike racer Chip Yates has put his 194bhp machine up against a grid full of 1000cc petrol-powered bikes. And ended up on the podium
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Brit car mag trashes motorcycle of the future
By Visordown News on 08/01/2010 11:44:08
See what happens when you invite a car journo to test a £50,000 motorcycle
and is capable of delivering car-smashing mpg figures, thanks to its light weight and slippery aerodynamic shape.Check the video: we can't help thinking old matey at the controls has limited motorcycle experience; notice how he keeps the throttle fully wound open
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First Look: FX Mountain Moto
By Visordown News on 02/03/2010 10:53:00
A 57kg motorbike that looks like a mountain bike
.There are no current UK importers at present, but a 2011 FX retails in the US for $4995 (£3350).Not cheap, but looks like fun.Check the video!FX Mountain Moto specs: 125lb (57kg) ready to ride Full size trail bike geometry with 31” seat height 125cc 4-stroke 9hp 4
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VIDEO: Mavizen TTX02 racer unveiled
By Visordown News on 06/11/2009 11:44:48
Second-generation zero emission racer breaks cover
is aimed at track races of six miles or less.The machine has a dry weight of 130kg which rises to 160kg with the 6kWh pack installed.The TTX02 is expected to retail at around £25,000.
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Video: 2010 Honda CB1100
By Visordown News on 09/03/2010 08:45:15
Take a look at the best-looking bike Honda has produced in years - and we're not getting it
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1Power: 87bhpTorque: 68lb/ftTank Capacity: 4.2 gallons (US)Gearbox: 5-speedRake: 27 degreesTrail: 114mmFront Tire: 110/80-18Rear Tire: 140/70-18Frame: Steel Double Cradle
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Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré video and full specs
By Visordown News on 25/02/2010 09:06:57
See the all-new video of Yamaha's latest desert blaster
-stroke, DOHC, inline 2-cylinder, 4-valve, fuel injected, twin spark engineDisplacement: 1199ccBore x stroke: 98 x 79.5 mmCompression ratio: 11.0:1Firing intervals: 270- and 450-degree pointsMax. Power: 80.9kW (110PS) @7,250rpmMax. Torque: 114.1 Nm (11.6
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Walk-round of KTM's race 690 Duke
By Visordown News on 08/03/2012 14:44:46
Hear the KTM 690 Duke that will be used in the one-make World Superbike support series
THE above video gives a chance to hear the single-cylinder KTM 690 Duke that will make up the new one-make KTM European Junior Cup.Similar to the Red Bull Rookies Cup, the series will have young riders from 14 to 19 years old racing same spec KTM
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