Biker News

June 29, 2015

Pedrosa had a bad day at Assen

Pedrosa had a bad day at Assen REPSOL Honda’s Dani Pedrosa had a ‘bad day’ at the Dutch TT Grand Prix and admitted that his second bike was not up to standard. Pedrosa crossed the line in eighth place on Saturday despite a disastrous start, which left him battling through the pack. In the morning warm-up, […]

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June 29, 2015

Rossi I was lucky to control the bike on the gravel

Rossi I was lucky to control the bike on the gravel VALENTINO Rossi secured his third win of the season in a last lap battle with Marquez at the Motul TT Assen, which was concluded at the final chicane. For the first time since Misano 2009, Movistar Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi won from pole position. Leading […]

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June 29, 2015

Marquez I learnt some motocross from Rossi at Assen

Marquez I learnt some motocross from Rossi at Assen Rossi vs. Marquez REIGNING world champion Marc Marquez finished second behind Valentino Rossi at the Motul TT Assen Grand Prix after studying the Italian throughout the race. Despite a difficult start for the Spaniard, Marquez appeared more comfortable after returning to the older version of the […]

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June 29, 2015

Japanspec Honda RC213VS makes 70hp

Japanspec Honda RC213VS makes 70hp Honda’s RC213V-S THE Honda RC213V-S’ claimed 159hp may seem modest compared to some litre superbikes but it’s a lot more than is on offer in Japan.   We revealed two weeks ago that the US-spec RC213V-S makes 101hp – less than the US market CBR600RR – and now it turns out the […]

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June 28, 2015

MotoGP 2015 Championship standings after Assen

MotoGP 2015 Championship standings after Assen VALENTINO Rossi still leads the 2015 MotoGP Championship by 10-points ahead of his Movistar Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo.  After another sensational win by Rossi, the Italian remains the Championship leader ahead of his Lorenzo with Ducati’s Andrea Iannone a further 46-points behind Marquez.  Marquez remains in fourth after finishing […]

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June 28, 2015

MotoGP 2015 Assen race results

MotoGP 2015 Assen race results VALENTINO Rossi wins race-long battle with reigning World Champion Marc Marquez at the Motul TT Assen.   Nine-time World Champion Rossi took his 111th Grand Prix victory to extend his Championship lead despite making contact with Marquez as they entered the final chicane. Movistar Yamaha’s Rossi, starting from pole for […]

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June 27, 2015

Used review Givi XS306 Tanklock tank bag 115

Used review Givi XS306 Tanklock tank bag 115 Big enough for a full-face helmet when expanded, just. Ring takes less than 10 minutes to fit to tank. And the base of the tank bag clips on and off easily. Leaving a gap between bag and tank, so no more marks. Zip can be locked, although […]

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June 26, 2015

Video review Yamaha NMAX road test

Video review Yamaha NMAX road test YAMAHA makes no bones about the purpose of the NMAX: to be better and cheaper than Honda’s PCX. It’s only cheaper by £28. Is it any better? Watch our verdict. Read our full review here. Sign up for Visordown’s weekly newsletter, Bugsplat, to get the best motorcycle news, road […]

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