Motorcycle Features

Visordown takes a look at what could be the next big thing in motorcycle engineering

IF one positive has come from the sad demise of Norton Motorcycles, it’ll be the amount of publicity the firm has had in the past month or so. As Oscar Wilde once said: ‘The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.’

We take a look at the pros and cons of two of the best middle-weight adventure motorcycles on the market today

Visordown looks at the current trend for OEM exhausts and wonders why you’d need anything more

From simple errors of judgement to frustrating pre-ride rituals – these are five annoying things we’ve all done at least once!

With many pointing the finger of Norton’s demise at its business model, CCM is showing the UK and the world how it should be done

With the collapse of Norton, Toad wonders why so many people didn’t read the signs

With the news that Kawasaki are working up an electric motorcycle with a gearbox, Visordown ponders if cogs are the solution e-bikes have been waiting for

With the news that smart motorways are under scrutiny regarding safety concerns, I thought I’d share with you just one experience I’ve had with this type of road

We take a hypothetical look at what would happen if the latest metal from Ducati and Kawasaki had a dust-up

With many manufacturers dressing up new bikes in old clothes, Visordown thinks if what we actually want is the real thing??

The rotary engine concept burnt bright and short in the motorcycle world, but what exactly is it and how does it work?

Visordown speaks to Eleanor Gecks (ukbikergirl) regarding women and motorcycling and whether or not the number of female riders is growing.

Visordown entered the retro-styled Yamaha XSR700 X-Tribute to race at the Bike shed Festival; Here’s how we got on.

With the new 2020 Triumph Street Triple about to officially break cover, Visordown takes a look at the route it took to become one of the best sub-1000cc nakeds on the planet

Visordown takes a closer look at the product that is responsible for slowing down numerous Moto2, Moto3, and WSBK motorcycle racers; Including Eugene Laverty. 

Visordown looks at the avenues the industry could go to solve the problem of an electric motorcycle’s range and recharge time

As Massimo Tamburini was honoured last week in Misano with a Bronze bust in his hometown, Visordown looks back at the iconic designer’s lifetime in motorcycles

Visordown takes a look at whether or not modern motorcycle anti-lock braking systems (ABS) actually prevent accidents.

Visordown takes a closer look at all the Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle models throughout time, from the years 1998 to 2020.

Visordown was lucky enough to ride onto the grid with the stars of MotoGP as we join the official Dorna track inspection team with BMW

Visordown has been putting some serious miles on the Energica Eva electric motorcycle. Here’s what make of it after a few months of daily riding.

With trade tariffs from Washington, an aging customer base and competition muscling on its territory, Visordown asks, will Harley-Davidson survive this rough patch?

Vladimir Putin has been in the spotlight for riding a 3-wheeled Ural motorcycle without a safety helmet; But what exact model was he riding?