Al Dowds

Yamaha's limited edition R1 GYTR already sold out
If you were hoping to bag a discount in the New Year sales, you're going to be disappointed...

The Visordown Head to Head | Busa vs ZZR1400
Each week, we take a look at a pair of classic battlers. Bikes which have defined their class, and often sat at the top. But which is best? There’s only one way to find out…




2019 BMW R1250 GS Adventure – First Ride
Hardcore version of BMW’s giant traillie gets more grunt from bigger engine and variable valves for 2019

Lorenzo, Redding, Zarco Shark 'Winter Test' lids launched
Super-trick 'Winter Test' MotoGP replica helmets released by French chefs-du-casque

NEC show sees Euro premiere of Kawasaki's new W800
Birmingham's the venue for the first public unveiling of the updated 800 bevel-drive twin
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Visordown Marketplace bike of the week!
Keep it old-skool with this neat Speed Triple in dusky blue, at a very decent price

The Visordown Head to Head | Fireblade Vs ZX-10R
Each week, we take a look at a pair of classic battlers. Bikes which have defined their class, and often sat at the top. But which is best? There’s only one way to find out…

Norton launches Superlight supertwin racer for the road
Norton Superlight uses highly-tuned version of 650 Atlas engine in race-ready chassis

Long term tyre testing - Michelin Power RS and Avon Spirit ST rubber
You can’t use summer track-friendly rubber when the mercury drops. Or can you?

Squire launching world's strongest padlock at NEC bike show
The new Squire SS100 padlock weighs in at a massive 4.3kg, and is claimed to be the strongest production padlock around...

Honda CB125M and CB125X concept machines
Honda's Italian R&D skunk works gets it bang-on again

2018 Kymco Xciting 400i - first ride
Taiwanese firm’s middleweight superscoot is heavy on tech and style, but suspension is on the firm side

2018 Roadrace season review book launched
Hardback annual review book covering TT, UGP, NW200 and Macau GP, on pre-order now
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Brembo releases MotoGP brake calipers for the road...
GP4-MS calipers have dust seals so are suitable for road use

New limited edition Triumph Bonnevilles
Ace Café and Diamond Anniversary roadsters celebrate firm’s heritage

MV Agusta shows off gorgeous retro supersport prototype
MV Agusta's F3 800-based Superveloce classic race-rep looks really quite stunning

Tucano Urbano launches new adventure touring brand T.ur in Milan
Top notch urban kit specialists expanding business with new T.ur brand aimed at adventure and touring sector

Brit firm Avon supplying OE tyres for KTM 790 Adventure
Avon's Trailrider dual sport rubber comes as standard on the new KTM 790 Adventure

Kymco presents SuperNEX electric superbike in Milan
Taiwan firm shows off ambitious SuperNEX electric superbike project

Aprilia RS660 supersports twin concept unveiled
Prototype concept machine uses half a Tuono/RSV4 1100 engine in parallel twin form

KTM 790 Adventure and Adventure R - full details
All the saucy details on KTM's 799cc upper-middleweight adventure machine
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