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The Norton Manx R comes in several specifications, from manually adjustable suspension to semi-active technology, carbon wheels and First Edition exclusivity. But which is the one to have?

The Clarke PRO389 62-piece ½ and ¼ in Drive Socket and Bit Set is an excellent mid-to-high end socket set for home workshop and garage use.

The Clarke PL5R Slim Pocket LED Work Light/Torch with Swivel Head and Charging Kit is a compact, affordable, versatile light that could prove an essential workshop accessory.

From modernity and reductivity to integration, drama and connection, Norton has a clear plan for how its new motorcycles should look and feel.

The Clarke C12BT 12V Digital Battery Tester is a great, affordable way of checking that your battery (and charger) is working correctly.

A motorcycle transport firm reveals how Superbike Factory's collapse left it with unpaid invoices, an extra driver's wages and a major hole in its summer workload.

Norton’s new Manx R and Atlas aren’t just borrowing famous names. From TT domination to desert racing, discover the history behind two of Norton’s most iconic model names

A Ducati owner reveals how he recovered his bike from Superbike Factory just hours before the business stopped trading – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

The latest update from Superbike Factory’s administrators reveals a new complication for customers waiting for their motorcycles: a third-party funder is claiming ownership of some of the bikes.

The Clarke Devil 2850 2.8kW Electric Fan Heater is an effective, compact and well-priced year-round heating solution for your workshop, garage – or ‘mancave’!

The Clarke Pro357 32-piece 1/2in Drive Metric Socket Set from Machine Mart is a great mid-range socket set that’s ideal for the home mechanic.

The new Norton Manx R and Atlas don't just introduce new motorcycles, they establish a new ethos where the engine, chassis and electronics work together, rather than inflate the spec sheet.

The Clarke CHT859 300-piece AF/Metric Home Garage Repair Kit is a complete, professional quality tool set in a purpose-built cabinet but at a bargain price.

MotoGP is shrinking, Moto2 is growing. Diogo Moreira explains why the jump to the premier class could soon become less daunting for young riders.

The Clarke Pro357 18-piece 3/8in Drive Socket Set from Machine Mart is a great introductory set of mixed sockets at a very affordable price.

The Clarke MC90 Large Motorcycle Cover is a bargain, highly rated solution to keeping your bike from the worst of the elements when no garage is available.

The Clarke CBB217C HD Plus 7 Drawer Tool Cabinet is a professional quality tool chest at an affordable price that would grace any home mechanic’s workshop or garage.

The Laser 4267 Motorbike Fly Wheel Puller is a great example of a straightforward but sometime vital tool that does exactly what it says on the tin!

This 18-piece polishing kit from Machine Mart is just what you need if trying to buff or polish tarnished metals of all types – and even plastics!

The Expert by Facom E200901B Vacuum Brake Bleeder is a brilliant, high-quality tool that makes light work of one of motorcycling’s fiddliest home servicing jobs.

The Clarke CMS2 Height-Adjustable Mechanics Seat is just what you need if you’re fed up of kneeling or sitting on your workshop or garage floor.

The Clarke CML7 360kg Motorcycle Lift from Machine Mart is a great workbench for bikes and has the bonus of being one of the most affordable around.

The Clarke CSFR360 Steel Mesh Folding Ramp (360kg) is a bike ramp that does its job excellently – and at a temptingly affordable price.

Two former SuperBike Factory employees have spoken exclusively to Visordown, revealing how one of Britain's biggest used motorcycle retailers unravelled from two very different perspectives.