February 24, 2016
US v European models
US v European models Hi guys, just wondering what’s the main differences between a US and European bike. I know US emissions are tighter so that probably knock a few horses off. Anything else bar handle bars on opposite side. Source: US v European models
February 24, 2016
Hopkins and Easton set for ePayMe Yamaha debut in Spain
Hopkins and Easton set for ePayMe Yamaha debut in Spain The ePayMe Yamaha team head to Spain next week for their opening test of the 2016 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship season when American John Hopkins and Stuart Easton will make their much anticipated debut on the YZF-R1s. The team managed by 2011 champion […]
February 24, 2016
Guy Martin may yet ride Southern 100
Guy Martin may yet ride Southern 100 Guy Martin is interviewed by Tim Glover at Saturday’s Southern 100 dinner Guy Martin will not make a decision about defending his Southern 100 championship title until he has tackled the Tour Divide cycle race in May. The ever-popular road racer and somewhat reluctant TV celebrity was […]
February 24, 2016
The Wait is Over as Yamaha Returns to WorldSBK Racing
The Wait is Over as Yamaha Returns to WorldSBK Racing After an absence of four years, the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit will host the historic return of Yamaha to the FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend, as practice kicks off at the Australian circuit on Friday morning. Alex Lowes and Sylvain Guintoli have […]
February 24, 2016
Can fairings be blasted!?
Can fairings be blasted!? Anyone ever got fairings soda blasted or the likes before?i just want a way of removing the existing paint and too lazy to go rubbing down by hand. It’s for a track bike and I’ll be painting myself so the finish doesn’t have to be perfect. I’m in cork is […]
February 24, 2016
Honda to produce EVCUB in two years
Honda to produce EVCUB in two years JAPAN’S big bike firms are clearly not keen to dive straight in to the fledgling electric bike market but Honda has joined Yamaha in confirming its intentions to make battery-powered machines in the near future. In a speech about the firm’s future, Honda president and CEO Takahiro […]
February 24, 2016
Milwaukee BMW complete pre-season testing at Phillip Island
Milwaukee BMW complete pre-season testing at Phillip Island Milwaukee BMW have completed their final pre-season WorldSBK test at the Phillip Island Circuit Following tests at Jerez and Aragón, the team arrived in Australia to make final preparations before their racing debut in the 2016 FIM World Superbike Championship. Speaking on Tuesday ahead of his […]
February 24, 2016
Yamaha XSR900 video review
Yamaha XSR900 video review THE XSR900 takes the DNA of the MT-09, and gives it a retro twist. What could possibly go wrong? Very little actually. Read our full review here. Sign up for Visordown’s weekly newsletter, Bugsplat, to get the best motorcycle news, road tests and features plus exclusive competitions and offers direct […]