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Richard Stevens is the artist behind the mad paint designs seen on nearly every helmet in the British Superbike Championship

A bike so different it's almost identical to everything else

John Hogan learns the twist of the wrist at the California Superbike School

Visordown looks back at America's finest

TWO's Niall Mackenzie shows you a fast lap

Visordown's guide to getting the best from your bike

Ex-BSB champion gives his views on Suzuki's new monster

The motorcycle test changes next year

A first rung on the ladder to advanced training.

Begun as a harsh test of production machinery, the TT's 100 years of history are about more than mere motorcycles. The story is of the men who rode them, and the greatest racing tales ever told

Many of the TT's biggest names have been taken from us, either on the Island or by other means. So here, an appreciation of three TT legends by those who knew them the better than most

In 2006 11-times TT winner Dave Molyneux flipped his outfit at over 140mph. He promptly retired. But this year he's back for win number 12

"Brand new R1, one stupid owner, free to anyone with bolt croppers and a van..." Bike theft isn't going away, but things are changing - and you can at least do something about it

DIY Exhaust and induction modifications for a Duke II

DIY instruction on how to set the vlve clearances on an LC4

The boundaries of modern motorcycle tours have been pushed back again, as Enduro Himalaya gives you the chance to ride the most incredible mountain peaks in the world

When doomsday comes, history will only record one motorcycle in the all-time hall of fame: the CBR600. Now in its 20th year, we chart the success of a biking icon

The Weston Beach Race is gnarly. Always cold and wet, it's three miles of knee-deep sand and 1000 dirt bike loons. For three hours. Hogan the Innocent thought he stood a chance...

Selling bikes - like shooting fish in a barrel. But have you ever tried shooting fish in a barrel? Enter Luke Ponsford and his Browning Prestige 28" (over and under). Fish: 4 Luke: 0

Here at Visordown HQ we have no idea who Simon Daukes is. But we're guessing he's some sort of marketing cheese from the Haymarket days. Here he is, buying a motorcycle. Allegedly

James Toseland: Racing hero, rock star. Luke Ponsford: Not bad with a guitar. For one night only, Visordown joins Toseland and his band Crash on stage. Let's rock!

After 20 years of racing, John Reynolds is now watching bike racing from the safe side of the fence. We ask the BSB legend about his career-ending crash, retirement, his plans for the future and what it's like not to be racing bikes for a living

With just days to go before Brands Hatch WSB, Bertie Simmonds takes a road ride on the wild side with 2004 World champ and Great British hope James Toseland

Mission 4: Pop Track Cherry