Phil West

1 day ago | visordown.com | Robert Jones |Matt Robinson |Simon Hancocks |Phil West

The Auto-Cycle Union (ACU) is continuing its efforts to enhance the safety around motorcycle racing, after purchasing 50 automated external defibrillators (AED) in a bid to support event organisers across the UK. The ACU has played a key role in supporting a variety of racing events, from motocross and enduro, all the way to MotoGP and World Superbike, as well as the Isle of Man TT.

2 days ago | visordown.com | Robert Jones |Matt Robinson |Simon Hancocks |Phil West

Wondered what a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 would look in highly-customised form? Well, here’s your answer as Indian company Neev Motorcycles has custom-made a beautiful gold and bronze example of the small-capacity classic cruiser, albeit now it’s in a bobber theme. Royal Enfield bikes have long been used for custom builds, and you can’t blame people for choosing the Indian brand for projects such as this one.

2 days ago | visordown.com | Simon Hancocks |Matt Robinson |Phil West |Robert Jones

You have just a handful of days left to sign a petition that could prove to be a lifesaver. It aims to prevent dodgy, poor quality motorcycle kit from hitting the shelves in the UK. But for it to go in front of parliament, it needs just a few more signatures. Getting bombarded with adverts showing so-called motorcycle clothing at unbelievably low prices is a daily occurrence. And as my dad still says, "If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is".

2 days ago | visordown.com | Simon Hancocks |Matt Robinson |Phil West |Robert Jones

The Le Mans 24 Hours is one of the most iconic two- and four-wheel motorsport events on the planet. And while it is usually petrol-powered (or hybrid, as is the way for cars) that triumph on the Circuit de la Sarthe, a group of students think they can take on the best with battery power. The team are from the Sigma Engineering School, and their bike, which is based on a Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, has already been to the circuit.

2 days ago | visordown.com | Robert Jones |Matt Robinson |Simon Hancocks |Phil West

Suzuki has announced its UK prices for the new DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM models. Both bikes were unveiled at EICMA in November, offering updated takes on the iconic DR-Z400 platform. Fitting into the Japanese brand’s dual-sport range, the DR-Z4S will cost £7,999 which is the same OTR price as its supermoto stablemate, the DR-Z4SM. Both machines feature a liquid-cooled 398cc single-cylinder DOHC four-stroke engine. The engine is an evolution of the previous generation power unit used by the DR-Z400.