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Highest registering Registrations by Style 2018 vs 2017 model this month within each style MOPEDS Jan 2018 Jan 2017 % Change 2018 YTD 2017 YTD % Change Beeline Veloce 32 SCOOTER 346 373 -7.2 346 373 -7.2 Lexmoto Hunter 50TD 50Q 26 OTHER 69 23 200.0 69 23 200.0 TOTAL MOPEDS 415 396 4.8 415 396 4.8

MOTORCYCLES Jan 2018 Jan 2017 % Change 2018 YTD 2017 YTD % Change BMW R1200GS 91 ADVENTURE SPORT 801 693 15.6 801 693 15.6 Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob 1868 38 CUSTOM 349 340 2.6 349 340 2.6 Honda CB125F 112 NAKED 1,493 1,211 23.3 1,493 1,211 23.3 Honda PCX125 171 SCOOTER 1,041 1,089 -4.4 1,041 1,089 -4.4 Kawasaki Z1000SX 37 SPORT/TOUR 113 116 -2.6 113 116 -2.6 Honda CBR500RA 43 SUPERSPORT 395 383 3.1 395 383 3.1 BMW R1200RT 30 TOURING 128 86 48.8 128 86 48.8 Honda CRF250LA 73 TRAIL/ENDURO 683 513 33.1 683 513 33.1 UNSPECIFIED 3 4 -25.0 3 4 -25.0 TOTAL M/CYCLES 5,006 4,435 12.9 5,006 4,435 12.9

SUMMARY Jan 2018 Jan 2017 % Change 2018 YTD 2017 YTD % Change Total Scooters 1,408 1,500 -6.1 1,408 1,500 -6.1 Total Mopeds, M/Cs 4,050 3,384 19.7 4,050 3,384 19.7 & Tricycles TOTAL REGS 5,458 4,884 11.8 5,458 4,884 11.8

Highest registering Registrations by Engine Band 2018 vs 2017 model this month ENGINE BAND Jan 2018 Jan 2017 % Change 2018 YTD 2017 YTD % Change Beeline Veloce 32 0-50cc 423 404 4.7 423 404 4.7 Honda PCX125 171 51-125cc 1,882 1,877 0.3 1,882 1,877 0.3 Honda CB500XA 89 126-650cc 1,279 914 39.9 1,279 914 39.9 Honda NC750SA 53 651-1000cc 917 930 -1.4 917 930 -1.4 BMW R1200GS 91 Over 1000cc 957 759 26.1 957 759 26.1 TOTAL REGS 5,458 4,884 11.8 5,458 4,884 11.8

New Motorcycle registration statistics supplied by The Motor Major manufacturers by UK powered two wheeler market Cycle Industry Association. For brand this month background information more detailed information about No. of motorcycles in use; the motorcycle market please Honda 1,272 (2010-2015) 1.2 million (2016) 1.27 million Yamaha 564 contact: Motorcycle rider test passes; KTM 449 (2012/13) 45 thousand (2013/14) 30.5 thousand Motorcycle Industry Association Triumph 404 (2014/15) 34.5 thousand (2015/16) 37.9 thousand BMW 339 1 Rye Hill Office Park Total distance travelled by motorcycle; Birmingham Road Lexmoto 274 (2013) 4.4 billion km (2.7 billion miles) Harley-Davidson 244 Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9AB (2014/16) 4.6 billion km (2.8 billion miles) Kawasaki 214 T: 02476 408000 Suzuki 154 W: www.mcia.co.uk Piaggio 122 E: [email protected]

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OXFORD THEFT A valuable consignment of Oxford LATEST TRADE & products has been stolen from a lorry in Tamworth, Warwickshire. Oxford is calling for assistance in recovering the shipment or foiling INDUSTRY NEWS the movement of the stolen goods, which included Oxford Hotgrips, Rainseal over-jackets and bike covers. Anyone with information is urged to contact PC 1865 Amy Williams, E Shift Iannone to wear HJC Patrol, Bedworth, quoting crime reference number 23/4289/18; amy.williams@warwickshire. Italian MotoGP racer strikes deal with helmet brand pnn.police.uk, or Oxford Products on 01993 862300. Email: info@ HJC Helmets has announced its oxprod.com sponsorship of Andrea lannone for the 2018 and 2019 MotoGP race seasons. The Italian racer will wear a new HJC helmet designed SEALEY specifically for racing, based on the RPHA 11. The company is CELEBRATES 40TH working with Iannone on a replica Sealey is celebrating its 40th design to allow his fans to sport the year in business with a special number-29 design on their own promotion valid until the end RPHA 11 helmet. of April. A number of new Iannone said: “I am very excited anniversary-edition products to join the HJC Helmet family this such as three and four-tonne year. HJC has a tradition of quality trolley jacks are subject to and race performance helmets. exclusive trade deals, with With its multiple MotoGP title discounts up to 55 per cent. sponsorships and portfolio of racers Contact Sealey on 01284 around the world, HJC is the brand 757500 for a copy of its 40th of choice in MotoGP. I am glad Anniversary catalogue, or visit to be one of its top ambassadors www.sealey.co.uk. and I look forward to a long-term Iannone and his all-new HJC commitment to the brand.” Oxford expands again Oxford Products acquires distribution business — and more space

Oxford Products has purchased CDO will continue to operate the (currently empty) 1.5 acres its next-door neighbour, “business as usual” from the of land in front of CDO’s HQ to Convenience Distribution same building, with the same build an extension to its own Oxford Ltd (CDO) in staff and management. The the 100,000sqft distribution centre. Oxfordshire. CDO is a wholesale purchase provides a stronger The new building will provide distribution business that financial backbone for CDO, in excess of 50 per cent more offers a “one-stop-shop for the claims Oxford; the only obvious warehouse and office space to supply of leading brands to the difference will be the view from facilitate the group’s ambitious forecourt, motorist centres and its 12,000sqft distribution plans for growth. For more info: convenience markets.” centre, since Oxford will use www.oxfordproducts.com.

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P05011_News_dB.indd 5 28/02/2018 21:48 NEWS: More at www.motorcycletrader.net ­­– Updated every day Sportex staying put in Yorkshire UK clothing label moves up the road to Beverley

The British brand Sportex Gear employed job, to taking on this has been acquired by husband- new challenge.” and-wife team Del and Vanessa He explained his plans for Stanley, and is now based in the brand: “The process to re- the market town of Beverley, introduce the brand started two East Yorkshire. Del’s connection years’ ago and, after extensive with the brand goes back to product development and his childhood when he rode in sourcing of suppliers, the new off-road motorcycle events with range has now been placed with the founder of Sportex, George several dealers and is doing Webb. very well. We’re starting with Stanley told Trader: “With a gloves and currently have seven long history and knowledge of different models covering winter, Sportex, a good understanding summer, sports and off-road. of motorcycle clothing and first- We will introduce new products hand experience of testing the during the course of the year.” products, it was an easy choice to For more information, email Sportex: Seven-strong glove range make the switch from a safe and [email protected]. Motorcycle Live award winners announced Live-restoration of Schwantz bike scoops new gong

The organisers of Motorcycle Restoration feature, which saw Live have announced the Team Classic Suzuki’s chief winners of the 2017 show awards, mechanic Nathan Colomb based on feedback from the meticulously restore Kevin ROCK BACKS visiting public. Kawasaki Motors Schwantz’s 1989 RGV500 over TRIALS CHAMPS UK, Triumph Motorcycles, the course of the nine-day show. Infinity Motorcycles and Suzuki Suzuki GB’s aftersales marketing Rock Oil has announced a new GB all collected accolades for co-ordinator, Tim Davies, said: two-year partnership with their efforts at the annual event, “When we’re thinking of ideas Sport7, the official promoter which took place at The NEC, for each show, we just do what of the FIM TrialGP World Birmingham last November. we know we’d like to see. We’re Championship. As the official Kawasaki Motors UK was enthusiasts, ultimately, the lubricant partner to the series, awarded Best Manufacturer same as everyone that visits Rock will be involved in branding, Stand for its innovative design. Motorcycle Live, just as excited experiential, hospitality and The award for Best Manufacturer to see the full restoration of such marketing rights. Rock MD Greg Experience was presented to an iconic race bike as everyone Hewitt (pictured left) said: “The Triumph Motorcycles. For the else.” decision to renew the partnership second consecutive year, Infinity Over 100,000 bike fans was a very easy one to make… Motorcycles received the award visited Motorcycle Live 2017 I am delighted for Rock Oil to be for Best Non-Manufacturer over nine days. Motorcycle involved with the series in 2018 Stand. Live 2018 will take place at The and beyond.” New for 2018, the show also NEC, Birmingham from 17-25th www.rockoil.co.uk awarded the best live feature, November. For more info: www. which went to the Suzuki Classic motorcyclelive.co.uk.

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Feridax and Petronas is offering customers a chance to win one of six headquarters later in the year in buyers of Petronas Syntium Moto pairs of tickets and soak up the F1 October (date to be confirmed). Oil the chance to win a pair of tickets atmosphere from the best vantage The winning number will be to the British round of the Formula 1 point at Silverstone, the British GP, drawn at the end of the promotion Grand Prix on 8th July 2018. this summer. period, on 31st May 2018 and Every bottle of Petronas Syntium The lucky winners, together announced via ‘theferidaxcrew’ Moto oil – 2S, 2SX, 4SP - purchased with five runners-up, will also be Facebook page. The bottle tickets from Feridax will have its own granted a “money-can’t-buy” VIP will be required as evidence. unique ticket, giving trade and retail tour of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 More information at Feridax.com.

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P05011_News_dB.indd 7 28/02/2018 21:48 NEWS: More at www.motorcycletrader.net ­­– Updated every day Zero bolsters UK presence Electric bike brand ups the ante to attract Brit punters

Zero Motorcycles, the US electric motorcycle firm, has Zero will be running a series of demo days at appointed a new country manager for the UK and has locations around the UK throughout the year, opened a 1,400sqm warehouse in the Netherlands. while all UK dealers have a range of bikes available The Californian company has also recently opened for prospective riders to try out. Test rides can be the new European headquarters in the Netherlands. arranged via the Zero Motorcycles website: www. The facility is staffed by a technical team providing zeromotorcycles.com/eu/demo-rides support and advice for the European dealer network, Anyone interested in becoming a Zero dealer should while new country manager Dale Robinson provides contact Dale Robinson on 07591 202869 or dale. direct support for the UK market. [email protected]. Dale explains: “Zero has a lot of experienced motorcycle industry professionals working for them and know what’s needed to create a great customer experience. The bikes themselves are pretty much maintenance free, but when spares are required, we have between 80-85 per cent availability for parts for current models.” Dale, who is an experienced motorcycle industry professional and classic superbike racer, added: “I think that electric bikes are a way to get new people into the motorcycle industry. They make instant power and are clean and silent. There’s no drama with them. The key to getting more people on board is to get them Zero is seeking new dealers to try the bikes out.” Industry meets Mayor to discuss bike crime MCIA working with Sadiq Khan to reduce motorcycle and scooter theft

Representatives from the he may not have been fully go about their business safely to supplement with physical Motorcycle Industry Association aware of,” MCIA CEO Tony on the streets of London, and we security — locks and chains. It (MCIA) met with London Mayor Campbell explained. “We know are working closely with both is hoped that City Hall will step Sadiq Khan in February to the Mayor would like to hear the Metropolitan Police and the up by providing more secure discuss how the industry can help there is a ‘magic bullet’ which Home Office to play our part in parking across London. fight the theft of powered two- can be fitted to all bikes to stop achieving this.” The MCIA is involved in Home wheelers in the capital. Senior them from being stolen, but Layered security means using Office working groups, which leaders from major motorcycle unfortunately there isn’t. a combination of technologies have identified several different and scooter manufacturers were “We will do whatever we can including tagging and tracking, agencies and elements, including on hand to explain what has to help make sure that riders can which riders are encouraged the need to continue developing been done so far by industry and the Master Security Scheme. what plans are being developed. Recent analysis of Master-tagged It was also an opportunity bikes found that they were six to set out expectations of the times less likely to be stolen. Mayor’s office, centred upon a MCIA is working with Met layered approach to security. Police in delivering the second The industry and the Met Police phase of its ‘Be Safe’ campaign, are rolling out a ‘Be Safe’ due to be launched this year, and campaign. will support the Mayor, the Met “This was a good opportunity Police and customers in reducing to demonstrate how seriously bike crime — without accepting manufacturers are taking this full responsibility, which must problem and to update the be shared in order to make MCIA delegation at City Hall Mayor on some of the initiatives inroads.

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P05011_News_dB.indd 10 28/02/2018 21:48 NEW AXONE 5 TEXA UK is a global leader in the design, development and production of multi-brand diagnostic tools. The NEW AXONE 5 diagnostic tablet offers extensive vehicle coverage in keeping with TEXA’s diagnostic range. Running the new IDC5a PLUS software, developed especially for the AXONE 5, it is packed full of features to prepare workshops for the future.

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PYRAMID PLASTICS SPRAY GUARD Pyramid Plastics have released new Spray Guards for the BMW F700 GS and F800 GS, as well as the new Honda CB500 F/R/X. Each guard is supplied in matte black and helps protect rider, passenger and top case from water spray thrown up by the rear wheel. Fitting instructions provided. SRP: from £82.99 Contact: 01427 677 990 pyramid-plastics.co.uk “Spray guards, now available for the BMW F700 GS and F800 GS, protect the bike, rider and passenger”

X-LITE X-803 HELMET The X-803 is an outright race helmet designed for maximum performance on the track. This new model retains the technical characteristics of the X-802RR, with new features including emergency- release cheek-pads, new liner and netting for improved airflow. The shell shape has been adjusted in the chin area to allow slightly more room. It has a carbon composite shell, is available in sizes XXS- XXL, and provided with a five-year warranty. Cost: from £399.99 Contact: 01536 485484 motogear.co.uk

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p13-19_prods_dB.indd 12 28/02/2018 21:01 CIF DAMPERS FOR VESPA & LML These dampers for Vespa PX/T5 and LML scooters from CIF have an aluminium body, and feature a dual action gas/oil damper. The chrome-plated spring is adjustable via a threaded collar, allowing full control of preload. Ride height adjustment is achieved via a second threaded adjuster that increases or decreases the length of the body without affecting suspension performance or feel. Cost: £150.83 Contact: 0115 946 2991 ve-trade.com

KAPPA KVE48 TOP-CASES The KVE48A and KVE48B 48-litre capacity top-cases are available in natural aluminium and black painted aluminium. They feature the Monokey fitting system and are made from 1.5mm-thick aluminium, with polymer edges and profiled aluminium internal reinforcements. The cases allow the storage of one full-face and one Jet helmet or two Jet helmets. Cost: £329.95 (KVE48A); £359.95 (KVE48B) Contact: 01778 349333 kappamoto.com

“The KVE48 cases are large enough to hold one full-face or two jet helmets”

KAPPA TK767 & TK768 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL WATERPROOF BAGS These internal/external waterproof bags, one for the KVE58 top-cases and the other for the KVE37 side-cases, are made from PVC tarpaulin 250D. They have stitch-less seams and are fully waterproof. The TK767 and TK768 can be used externally by attaching them to the case or a rack using the elasticated straps supplied. Cost: £59.95 (TK767); £54.94 (TK768) Contact: 01778 349333 kappamoto.com

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PUTOLINE BAG-IN-A-BOX Putoline’s 20-litre bag-in-a-box offers environmentally friendly qualities: the surrounding box is waterproof and almost entirely recyclable. It features a tap that allows drip-free dispensing and an internal bag, allowing complete emptying. Cost: £Various Contact: 01778 349333 putoline.co.uk

WEISE MUNICH JACKET This new entry-level textile jacket from Weise has a waterproof, windproof and breathable liner, removable 120g thermal liner, CE-approved protection at the shoulders, elbows and back, as well as ventilation in the key areas. It is made from 600-denier fabric with reflective detailing for night-time visibility. External and internal pockets include a large map pocket at the rear. Available in size sizes S-XXXXXL, in black and black/neon yellow. Cost: £149.99 Contact: 0117 971 9200 thekeycollection.co.uk

“This entry-level jacket has a 600-denier outer shell, and CE- approved armour”

R&G SECOND SKIN R&G Second Skin is described as “a non- yellowing film for the protection of road and track motorcycles”. The film is designed to disperse impact energy from small stones and road debris such as salt and tar, saving the fairing underneath. R&G claims the kit can be fitted at home using the supplied instructions, squeegee and alcohol wipe. Each standard kit contains film to protect the front mudguard, front fork shields, nose cone, tail unit and leading edges of the fairing. Cost: from £55 Contact: 01420 89007 rg-racing.com

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p13-19_prods_dB.indd 14 28/02/2018 21:01 new crash protection and accessories available now KAWASAKI Z900RS

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MACHINEART NOLAN ADVANCE GUARD HAND GUARDS N100-5 Machineart Advance Guard hand guards can be adapted to suit weather and riding conditions. Nolan’s flip-up helmet has been upgraded The guards consist of three main components: a wide aluminum safety frame with an open in various areas, has new graphics, and airflow front; an Insert that fills the open front when snapped in; and a sliding shield that is has been made ready to accommodate adjustable up and down to control airflow. The frame fits to the bar-end and to the handlebar N-Com communication systems. Additional with forged aluminium mounts. Available for most adventure bikes. features include neck-roll padding, Cost: £189 Contact: via website nippynormans.com ultra-wide visor, microlock chinstrap, dual-action chin-guard opening system – reducing risk of accidental opening, and internal sun visor. Available in sizes XXS-XXXL, in 11 different colours. Cost: £289.99 Contact: 01536 485484 motogear.co.uk

ÖHLINS TTX GP SHOCK Revised for 2018, the Öhlins TTX GP is available for all modern supersport “Öhlins has updated the machines. It features new internal components, including an optimised valve, new piston and piston band, plus an updated top-out spring. Öhlins claims the TTX GP with revised improves provide more grip and stability, and increased levels of rider feedback. valve, top-out spring and Öhlins’ new tool-free damping adjuster knobs allow fingertip control. Cost: £1,300 new piston” Contact: [email protected] ohlins.eu

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AGV SPORT MODULAR HELMET AGV claims this helmet offers “the performance of a full-face helmet together with the comfort of a modular… the same protection performance of MotoGP’s Pista GP-R.” The Sport Modular has been wind-tunnel-tested for quietness, aero stability and ventilation. It weighs 1,295g. Cost: £549.99 Contact: 01773 864420 agv.co.uk

RST TRACTECH EVO-R SUIT RST describes the Tractech Evo-R as “the ultimate trackday suit”. It has AAA CE rating, Level 2 armour in the shoulders, elbows and hips, a Level 2 back protector, and TPU external shoulder and knee sliders. Extra stretch panels have been added under the arm, top of the arm and down to the knee cup. Cost: £499.99 Contact: 01773 864420 rst-moto.com

“RST describes the Tractech Evo-R as ‘the ultimate trackday suit’. It has triple-A CE rating”

K-TECH SHOCKS FOR MOTO GUZZI V7 III K-Tech suspension upgrades are now available for the Moto Guzzi V7 III including Razor and Razor Lite shock absorbers and Tracker front fork cartridges. Rebound damping on the Razor and Razor Lite is adjustable by hand, and the length can also be adjusted by up to 10mm. Razor shocks feature a piggyback reservoir, with an additional hand-dial for compression damping adjustment. Cost: £954 (Razor); £594 (Razor Lite) Contact: [email protected] store.ktechsuspension.com

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p13-19_prods_dB.indd 18 28/02/2018 21:01 NEW FROM ATV’S ONLY Contact: 01280 848426 or email SAMCO SPORT [email protected] HOSES Samco Sport offers replacement hose kits, race parts and accessories for ATVs, available in a wide range of colours. From: from £36.64. AXP BUMPERS These latest Baxper and Warnia bumpers are made from tough yet flexible plastic. Cost: £99.49 PEP EASY-PULL CLUTCH ARM This PEP product makes the clutch feel easier on YFZ450 & YFZ450R. A billet bracket allows an easier and more progressive clutch pull. Supplied as a direct bolt-on kit that includes PEP stickers and detailed instructions. Cost: £34.99

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p13-19_prods_dB.indd 19 28/02/2018 21:01 FEATURE: Helmet safety Heads up! Innovations in helmet technology — new protective layers that allow a degree of rotational movement upon impact — aim to reduce the incidence of serious brain injury. Trader investigates

s a general rule, features deployed in motorcycle helmets mandatory gear such as all serve the motorcycle helmets. EPS same purpose: is lightweight and can protecting your withstand compression, Ahead. The conventional making it the perfect motorcycle helmet material for the has two principal lining of motorcycle protective helmets. This components; a lining absorbs and thin, hard, outer diffuses the energy shell typically of an impact. made from However, a couple polycarbonate of emerging plastic, fibreglass, technologies or composite promise to be materials, and a game-changers soft, thick, inner in the world of liner usually motorcycle head made of expanded protection, offering polystyrene (EPS). to lessen rotational Conventional wisdom forces of impact has it that the single most and thereby reduce the important component with likelihood of serious head regard to safety in a crash injury. is the foam lining, and that the Multi-directional Impact more foam used, the better the Protection System, or MIPS for impact resistance. sports relies upon technological short, is a plastic liner that sits The development of safety innovation; as intelligence under the helmet’s EPS foam liner. equipment across a host of advances, so too do the safety On impact, the EPS protects the

Bell’s ProStar features Bell RaceStar is also Flex technology Flex-equipped Bell Star offers MIPS

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p020023_helmet safety_dB.indd 20 28/02/2018 21:05 skull in a modified way: rather “Flex replaces the traditional thick single layer than compressing around the head to slow down the force (and expanded polystyrene (EPS) with an innovative clamping hair and skin in the thinner, three-layered system” process), it will compress around the MIPS liner, which is able to rotate slightly. This rotation reduces the amount of rotational adopted in more and more race — side-to-side and forward-to- force that could be transferred to and street helmets. It could even back — to mimic the natural the brain by reducing the relative become a compulsory safety reflex of the cerebral spinal fluid motion of the brain inside the skull feature in the future. surrounding the brain, will occur for another five to 10 millimetres, while the head is held securely delaying the point at which tissues Multiple layers within the ‘slip plane’. start to tear and cause bleeding on The other innovative safety The MIPS technology has been the brain. This could reduce the technology quickly gaining ground in development for 20 years by chance of serious brain damage. is Flex, a three-layered impact leading Swedish scientists whose MIPS has been incorporated liner system designed to manage research has shown that, when a in motocross helmets for a few energy at three different speeds of head rotates quickly and comes years and, in the worlds of cycling impact: low, mid and high. Again, to a sudden stop, the ongoing and skiing, you’d struggle to buy its key focus is brain protection. rotational acceleration can cause a helmet without it. As more The difference with Flex is that the brain tissue to experience high and more riders understand it replaces the traditional thick levels of strain. In short, MIPS its potential benefits, it will be single layer expanded polystyrene

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p020023_helmet safety_dB.indd 21 28/02/2018 21:05 FEATURE: Helmet safety

(EPS) with a thinner layer of EPS, and has a thin, soft and flexible liner made from expanded polyolefin (EPO) and, closer to the head, a medium-density expanded polypropylene (EPP) liner. In the event of an accident, the EPO layer compresses first, at a minimum rate three metres per second; the EPP compresses at around five metres per second, and the EPS at just under eight metres per second. There is also a ‘slip zone’ which, like MIPS, is important to help manage the force of rotational impact and reduce movement between the skull and helmet at speed. Because the six different pieces within the EPO and EPP layers all move individually and together, by five to 10 millimetres, the system provides an adaptive, almost custom-made fit. For instance, for those with an irregular- shaped head, the segmented construction of Flex means it will adapt differently to accommodate a rider’s head shape left-to-right, for a superior and snug fit. The six segments — one at the front, one at the rear and two either side — each move individually to adapt to the

22 March 2018 • www.motorcycletrader.net

p020023_helmet safety_dB.indd 22 28/02/2018 21:05 “With Flex technology, each layer compresses at its own rate, with a slip zone too”

Bell stresses that optimum fit is important too and, for this reason, offers a six-shell system with a unique EPS liner for each major size. Race FX, the UK trade distributor for Bell, provides its Premier stockists with sizes small to XL in each helmet in its Star rider’s head and, once adapted, a full-face motorcycle helmet when range and supplies cheek pads – of move as one. This advanced fit it introduced the Star model in which there eight different sizes means there is little allowance for 1968. The company never stops – free-of-charge so the dealer can movement of the head within the researching and developing, and offer a custom fit service. helmet under impact. In short, today it remains a premium brand Once the helmet has been Flex technology offers riders the at the forefront of technology. fitted snugly around the head, closest they can get to a custom-fit It was the first manufacturer to the cheek pads, from 25mm to helmet, without the requirement of introduce MIPS within its entry- 60mm, are fitted to allow for a head scan. Importantly, the rider level price range of helmets, and further adjustments to ensure won’t notice any difference in the the only one to incorporate Flex in top-level comfort. Race FX has feel of the helmet under normal its off-road, road-race and street a number of Bell specialists who riding conditions; the compression helmets. work with stockists to explain how only comes into play under impact The Bell Star is equipped with to educate customers with regard conditions. MIPS, while its Pro and Race to head protection and safety, and Star brands are fitted with Flex. explain the dangers of excessive How to get it In round terms, there are three movement. So, when will these new price points: £400 delivers MIPS For more about head protection, developments in motorcycle helmet technology, £600 provides Flex, visit www.helmetfacts.com. For safety technology be available for and £1,000 bestows the ultimate further product information, or to you to stock? Bell produced its first in safety, style and comfort, that is, find out to become a Bell stockist, Bell 500 helmet in 1954, and was the combined benefits of Flex with call RaceFX on 01254 311222 or go the first manufacturer to produce a number of premium features. to www.bellhelmets.co.uk.

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p020023_helmet safety_dB.indd 23 28/02/2018 21:05 PRODUCT ROUND-UP: Cleaning Spruce ‘em up As the riding season gets ready to spring into action, there are some low-cost ways the nation’s motorcycling enthusiasts can give their much-prized machines a little TLC

oney’s tight, but your customers want their machines to look their best when they wheel them out for the highly anticipated M upcoming riding season. What low-cost items can you keep in stock or obtain quickly to help them on their way? Here, Trader gives a round-up of some of the latest motorcycle-specific cleaning and maintenance products currently available.

FERIDAX T: 01384 413841 Feridax.com

MudBuster MudBuster is a range of cleaning products made in Northern Ireland. Made from “natural” ingredients, this product is formulated to break down dirt, grease and oil without detrimental effects to any material or painted surface. The range consists of:

Alloy Wheel Cleaner Breaks down dust without the use of caustics or acids which can damage an alloy finish.

Bike Cleaner Washes, waxes and removes oil, grease and extreme road grime.

Liquid Wax Protects any surface and provides UV protection for a sustainable period of time.

Glass and Acrylic Glass Cleaner Leaves windows, mirrors, windscreens and acrylic glass spotless and streak-free.

All available in one and five-litre containers.

24 March 2018 • www.motorcycletrader.net

P024028_cleaning prods_dB.indd 24 28/02/2018 21:07 RS1 Wax PUTOLINE DISTRIBUTION Polish T: 01778 349333 A spray-on wax polish, which is E: [email protected] effective and simple putoline.co.uk to use. Available in 500ml aerosol. SRP: £10.99 RS1 Bike Wash Pro A fast-acting, biodegradable motorcycle cleaner that protects against corrosion and leaves a shine. New blue formula and new style trigger nozzle bottle. Available in one litre bottle. SRP: £9.90

Chain & Engine Matt Wax Degreaser A water-based wax suitable A spray-on water for matt paint, metal, “Matt Wax promises soluble chain and aluminium, titanium, engine degreaser with carbon and plastic. Provides to intensify the a citrus scent. Available protection and claims to original colour” in 500ml aerosol. intensify the original colour. SRP: £9.90 Vanilla scented. Available in 500ml aerosol. SRP: £12.13

Cataclean One Shot Bike BRADBURY BROS This patented ‘pour and go’ fuel system cleaner claims T: 01484 641073 to give improved power, torque and throttle response as E: [email protected] well as improving MPG and giving a smoother tick-over. Available in 250ml, five litres and retail/workshop pack. bradburybros.co.uk SRP: £12.59, £89.99, £161.99

“Cataclean claims to improve fuel efficiency”

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P024028_cleaning prods_dB.indd 25 28/02/2018 21:07 PRODUCT ROUND-UP: Cleaning

BIKE IT T: 02380 658700 Tru-Tension Chain Lube bikeittrade.com BananaSlip Chain Lube has been formulated to perform well under intense use in all Tru-Tension Foam Cleaner weather conditions, cleaiming to provide PrimeShine Bodywork Foam Cleaner has long-lasting protection. Upon application it been developed by Tru-Tension “for quick and penetrates into the chain to give optimum easy cleaning, leaving a polished shimmering coverage. Suitable for high-performance shine”. It is an all-in-one foam cleaner that motorcycles, street, track or race riding, soaks into dirt, lifting it away, and with frequent gear changes and quick-shifting. added polish. It is a one-spray instant foam Available in 500ml. cleaner and polish; no water needed. Suitable SRP: £9.99 for bodywork and painted/plastic parts and indoor cleaning. Available in 500ml. SRP: £9.99

“Bananaslip chain lube claims Tirox Chain Cleaner with brush to work well in all types of This is described as a “fast, easy and precise chain cleaning application in all weather device”. The chain brush twists conditions” around drive-chain with bristles surrounding and contacting with the chain ensuring 360-degree Liqui Moly MOS2 Shooter cleaning. Suitable for use with Designed to reduce friction and wear, lowering oil and all chain sizes (415-630). It is fuel consumption, as well as to increase the engine’s O-ring and X-Ring safe. Brush is running smoothness and reduce malfunctions. Suitable available individually or with a can for all four-stroke and two-stroke engines. Mixable of cleaner. with all commercially available gear and motor oils, SRP: £19.99 (cleaner and in 20ml tube. brush) SRP: £3.99

OXFORD PRODUCTS T: 01993 862300 Oxford Chain E: [email protected] Brush Oxfordproducts.com Multi-faced brush for faster cleaning. Long lasting bristles for Oxford Triple heavily soiled chains. Brush Set Can prevent premature Triple pack set includes wheel wear and tear to chain cleaning brush, claw brush and with regular use. forked cleaning brush. Nylon Suitable for most chain brushes, universal use. sizes. SRP: £9.99 SRP: £11.99

26 March 2018 • www.motorcycletrader.net

P024028_cleaning prods_dB.indd 26 28/02/2018 21:07 POWER MAXED T: 01789 330 668 Bike Wash & Wax E: [email protected] Claims to lift dirt, grease and Powermaxed.com other contaminants from any surface on the bike, leaving a Traffic Film Remover Carnauba wax layer behind a This cleaner is designed to lift shiny finish. Washes and waxes contaminants away from the vehicle all in one go. Available sizes: surface while preserving the paintwork one litre, five-litre concentrate, underneath. Spray over paintwork, 25-litre concentrate. leave to activate for a few minutes, SRP: from £6.99 then rinse off. Available sizes: one litre, five-litre concentrate, 25-litre concentrate. SRP: from £7.99

Chain Lube & Wax Non-Acidic Alloy Lubricates chains of any kind, Wheel Cleaner from motorbikes to bicycles This non-acidic wheel cleaning product to lawnmowers, and leaves a is suitable for frequent use. Spray wax finish to repel water and liberally over wheels, leave for a few contaminants. Shake and spray minutes to activate and then rinse off. directly onto the chain using the Can be used on diamond-cut, old or straw for precise application. Any delicate wheels. Available sizes are one surplus can be wiped away with a litre, five-litre concentrate, and 25-litre soft cloth. Size: 500ml. concentrate. SRP: £7.99 SRP: from £7.99

Muc-Off Motorcycle Cleaner Safe on all parts and surfaces including carbon fibre. Will not harm steels, cables, brake pads or rotors. Safe on anodised metal. SRP: £10.00 Oxford Bung 4 Stop water from going up the exhaust pipe when bike cleaning with this bung. The soft “Keep water out rubber compound is flexible, universal and of the exhaust easy to insert and remove, but robust enough to last. Easy-to-grab handle and tab makes while cleaning by removal simple. The Bung 2 is for two-stroke motorcycles; Bung 4 is for four-strokes. using this bung” SRP: £5.99-£6.99

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P024028_cleaning prods_dB.indd 27 28/02/2018 21:07 PRODUCT ROUND-UP: Cleaning

ROCK OIL T: 01925 636191 rockoil.com

Dirt Blaster Kontact Kleen This biodegradable detergent Formulated to remove hydrocarbon is safe to use on most delicate deposits, oils, dirt and waxes from materials. Caustic-soda free, most types of electrical parts, this the formulation has cleaning product is non-toxic and non- properties that in hard water corrosive. It has water-removing areas help reduce scale build-up. properties, evaporating to leave a Size: one litre. residue-free surface, suitable for SRP: £5.99 cleaning prior to sticker placement. SRP: £6.99

Silicone Bike Shine Rockeze Multi-functional spray for This penetrating maintenance protection and lubrication of spray and light anti-rust fluid is all motorcycle components. formulated to prevent corrosion Developed to give instant and and repel moisture. Suitable for lasting protection, to improve use in limitless applications. Can and condition fairings, engines, be used as an engine `damp start`, panels, leather and helmets. removing moisture from affected SRP: £6.99 areas. Size: 400ml. SRP: £5.99

PYRAMID PLASTICS “Venture Shield is a protective T: 01427 677990 film suitable for bodywork that pyramid-plastics.co.uk is exposed to surface spray”

Venture Shield More prevention than cleaning, but a quick and cost-effective way to protect bodywork from stone chips and cracks. Manufactured by 3M, Venture Shield is suitable for painted bodywork that sits close to the ground and is subject to fast-moving dirt and debris which can cause abrasion, cracking of the Fenwicks FS-1 lacquer and chipping of the paint. Once Bike Cleaner fitted, Venture Shield is almost invisible Concentrate to the naked eye, claims the maker. Spray on, leave for 30 A 300x300mm ready-to-cut sheet of seconds and wipe off. Bright- Venture Shield is supplied together with ens anodised aluminium, a 3M squeegee for application, and full paintwork, plastics and instructions. decals. Size: one litre SRP: £15 SRP: £5.24

28 March 2018 • www.motorcycletrader.net

P024028_cleaning prods_dB.indd 28 28/02/2018 21:07 ON CHINA: David McMullan What to watch out for in 2018 Our resident China specialist David McMullan examines his crystal ball to foresee the most important trends for 2018

eremonial dragons have Chinese-made motorcycle build to growing electric bike markets of been put to bed after another date. It’s true, not entirely Chinese — western Europe. C Chinese New Year, but the the brakes are from Brembo, Italy; For me, the real break-out motorcycle industry is still roaring. the suspension, Swedish Ohlins kit; company of 2017 has to be Longjia. It’s time take a look at the movers the engine, an Austrian KTM RC8 Since its acquisition of the Italjet and shakers of the past year, and see V-twin — but, then, many of their brand a few years ago, the company what’s set to follow. European counterparts remain hush has consistently delivered style Much was made of Norton’s 20 about the Chinese origin of their and quality. Motrac is another — year-deal to produce 650cc engines bike parts! part of that new mould of Chinese for Chongqing giant Zongshen. So far, the largest CFMoto bikes factories investing in research Since the latter’s development of have used their own parallel twin and development to produce more the Cyclone brand, it’s been the first 650cc engine — a close copy of the serious road bikes. company since CFMoto to stake Kawasaki ER-6 engine — but, with 2017 was also the first year that a serious claim in the American this, the motor is either a KTM- the Indian motorcycle industry market, retailing its own products rather than relying on rebranded units. In the long run, this kind of “Interest in China’s electric two-wheelers is ambition could see it leapfrog its booming. Already, there are more than 100 million bitter Chongqing rival Loncin. Like many Chinese motorcycle electric two-wheelers on Chinese roads” companies, Loncin has shifted focus onto its auto division — the import or licence-made in China, began to out-produce China’s on a production of mini-vans, for with KTM’s permission to show that monthly basis, although India only example — in moves that current CF is already benefitting from the exports around nine per cent of its commentators predict will see autos new tie-up. output compared to around 50 per become factories’ primary output. 2017 has seen café racers and cent of all Chinese units. It’s even the case for one of China’s scramblers continue to gain in The Chinese motorcycle industry most recognisable brands, Lifan. popularity, with almost every figures for the first 10 months of CFMoto continues to go from export-orientated Chinese 2017 — the only ones available strength to strength, unafraid to manufacturer producing at least at time of writing — show that fund the research and development one of these models. Many now motorcycle production and sales that expose them to new markets, have — or are developing — Euro 4 reached 14,086,000 and 14,163,000 especially in the ATV and side-by- compatibility. units respectively — up 2.8 and 3.2 side markets, in regions they usually Reforms in the Chinese EV per cent from 2016. Growth rates shy away from, such as Australia and industry has led to enormous slowed slightly compared with the New Zealand. interest in electric two-wheelers first nine months — down 0.9 and CFMoto’s sales partnership with from European and American one per cent respectively. KTM will not only bring KTM its markets. Up until now, the domestic Without doubt, the Chinese own exposure to southeast Asian market has been the focus, with motorcycle industry is enjoying a bit markets, but will also enable more than 100 million electric of an upturn lately — the year-on- CF to increase its research and two-wheelers — including scooters year decline has ended — but it’s development budget. New for and pedelecs — on Chinese roads. highly unlikely that the dragons 2018 will be the CFMoto V.02-NK Encouraged by companies like will ever rise again to the zenith of Concept, with many commentators Evoke, these companies are now 2008’s 24 million units. proclaiming it the most impressive beginning to target the lucrative, Happy New Year!

David McMullan is an expert on the Chinese motorcycle industry: chinamotorcyclenews.com

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p00_china_dB.indd 29 28/02/2018 21:08 ASSOCIATION VOICE: Stevie Muir 2017 in review: key moments for MCIA Going back through her 2017 calendar, Stevie Muir draws out the landmark events that punctuated the year for the MCIA — including the appointment of a new CEO

January from dealer 21st Moto. MCIA was mobility, while protecting what is January kicked off with a pivotal in lobbying for the grant to most loved about motorcycling. commitment to the MCIA’s Safety be extended to electric motorcycles Tony took up his new position Framework in the appointment and scooters and after some false from September and is already of Jenny Luckman as programme starts was delighted when it was getting his teeth into helping shape manager. The Motorcycle Safety finally made available from March. the future for the industry’s trade and Training Policy Framework body. (MSTP) is a collaboration between April the MCIA, Highways England April saw the first round of Special June and the National Police Chiefs’ Member Group and Special The annual Ride to Work Week Council. It is a comprehensive Interest Group meetings for 2017. campaign took place in June and whitepaper that sets out a series of In total, over 40 meetings and was supported by 150 motorcycle actions to make roads safer for all events were held for members businesses and organisations, road users, not just riders. Jenny, across the year, which included including emergency services and who has worked for the MCIA for a series of Brexit briefings. government. It was also featured over 15 years across all aspects of Particularly popular was a seminar in four national newspapers, the Association’s business, will on new GDPR data protection interested in the idea of what UK look for opportunities to drive rules, to help members understand roads would look like if just 10 forward those actions and report and get ahead of new legislation. per cent of riders swapped from back on their progress. The MSTP The annual social event, held a car to a PTW — that is, 40 per can be found online at www. during Motorcycle Live (pictured) cent reduced congestion, 20 per motorcycleframework.co.uk. was a highlight and plans for a cent more parking and a happier similar event in 2018 are already workforce. The dates for this year’s February underway. If you have never campaign are set for 18-25th June The first Get On event was held in attended an MCIA briefing before, 2018. February in Croydon and kicked make sure you find out which off a total of 25 experiences across ones are most relevant for you by July the year, which were delivered at checking the website www.mcia. In July, MCIA was delighted to multi-purpose test centres and co.uk announce that the DVSA officially events across the UK as well as a endorsed the MCIAC ATB full nine days at Motorcycle Live, May Managers’ Course. Karen Cole, during which time 100s had their The appointment of new CEO director of safety and training first taste of riding. Tony Campbell was announced (pictured), set up MCIAC over four in May, to follow Steve Kenward’s years ago, and now nearly 100 sites March retirement in September. Tony have gained or are close to gaining Fred Murphy, from Surrey was formerly managing director accreditation. (pictured), was the first customer of Piaggio UK and prior to that in the UK to benefit from the spent many years in both powered August government’s ‘plug-in’ subsidy for two-wheel and automotive retail. The annual BikeSafe Show was electric powered two-wheelers. He therefore has a full spectrum held at Rockingham during August This reduces the price of of recent commercial experience. with support from MCIA staff. qualifying motorcycles or scooters His main priorities are to This was the second time it was by £1,500 or 20 per cent of the modernise the way the Association held in Northamptonshire with total purchase cost, whichever is represents its members, ensuring backing from the team behind the smaller number. Murphy made the industry remains relevant to Northamptonshire County use of it to buy a new Zero FXS the changing dynamic of personal Council‘s Motorcycle Northants

30 March 2018 • www.motorcycletrader.net

p00_Ass voice dps_dB.indd 30 28/02/2018 21:10 Jenny Luckman appointed Framework Manager Get On

Tony Campbell’s appointment as 1st customer in UK to get ‘plug in’ grant - Fred Murphy from Redhill, successor to Steve Kenward on his Surrey, collecting his Zero from 21st Moto in Swanley, Kent retirement announced

Ride to Work Week - Sarah from Start of SMGs. Over 40 meetings and events were held across the year, Bennetts marketing including the popular ‘social’ which takes place during Motorcycle Live

“The annual social event, held during motorcycle live was a highlight and plans for a similar event in 2018 are already underway”

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p00_Ass voice dps_dB.indd 31 28/02/2018 21:10 ASSOCIATION VOICE: Stevie Muir

project. BikeSafe is currently November taking bookings for the 2018 via November is always a busy www.bikesafe.co.uk month for the Association with Motorcycle Live taking over the September NEC for nine days and the MCIA’s MCIA was involved in a campaign AGM and social evening running to help reduce bike theft in alongside the show. Motorcycle Birmingham City Centre during Live was once again a slick and September by encouraging riders engaging event with the emphasis to ‘lock them or lose them’. on ‘Live’. This year there were West Midlands Police used the 10 opportunities to ride, from Master Security Scheme to raise complete novices taking their first awareness about using physical ride with Get On to well-seasoned locks by ‘ticketing’ unlocked bikes. licence holders who wanted to try MCIAC training school course which was set up by Karen Cole was endorsed Police officers were on hand to talk one of the latest models available officially by the DVSA to riders, which helped increase in the Test Ride Zone. The dates the number of locked bikes from for this year’s show are 17-25th 40 to 90 per cent in a few weeks. November. Around the same time, analysis of Master tagged bikes revealed December they were up to six times less likely With scooter theft and crime high to be stolen, when compared to on the political agenda, MCIA untagged bikes of the same age. CEO Tony Campbell was invited to the Home Office to discuss October how industry could combine with With nearly 100 sites either other agencies to help solve this working towards accreditation or problem. Tony is now leading already having achieved it, MCIA a working party to help steer launched a short, light-hearted industry’s contribution to reducing video to alert riders to the fact that theft. This is an ongoing project using the MCIAC website makes and will involve looking at ways in finding high-quality training very which the Master Scheme can be easy. Up to now, this has been seen enhanced to incorporate the most BikeSafe by over 150,000 people. effective theft deterrents.

Hands off our bikes, Master Scheme Stills from MCIAC film

Motorcycle LIve, where there were ten free opportunities to ride at this year’s show Home Office

Stevie Muir is press officer for the Motorcycle Industry Association. E-mail: mcia.co.uk

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p00_Ass voice dps_dB.indd 32 28/02/2018 21:11 END USER: Mark Williams The roads to ruin Feeling lucky to still be in one piece, Mark Williams reckons our pothole-pocked roads are a menace to motorcyclists

ong, long ago in what now where traffic is heavier and, [but] if you want it repaired, you feels like a land far, far away, thanks to rogue utility companies have to report it [and] councils are L I wrote a column for Bike and crumbling drainage systems, generally quick to respond.” magazine advocating trail bikes as road works more frequent. Here in Not in rural Wales they’re not the optimum urban transport. It the Welsh Marches where county — unless you call sending a man was, as indeed most of my oh-so- councils are increasingly strapped along with a can of white paint wittily entitled ‘Running Out Of for cash, road maintenance has who oh-so-helpfully sprays a Road’ columns were back in the become a lower priority just as circle around the offending holes, Seventies, a somewhat tongue- education and healthcare have which, we are told, is the prelude in-cheek exhortation based on perforce become higher ones. I to them being filled in and sealed. the fact that our city streets frequently have to make a short It’s almost always a meaningless were pockmarked with potholes, trip to the next town along a sop to outraged council taxpayers; puddles and sunken manholes B-road that would disgrace many within a few months, the paint’s that made progress on the developing countries in terms of worn away and the holes have got sportsbikes of the time a distinctly hazardous business. The point, of course, was that “The roads aren’t just in a sorry state, they’re with trail bikes’ longer-travel dangerous, and not only in towns and cities. I’m suspension and larger-diameter wire-spoked wheels, you stood being forced to drive in the middle of the road” a better chance of not being spat off or cracking the base of your spine than on, say, a Honda CB750 its literally hundreds of potholes, wider and deeper. or a Suzuki GT250. But in those deep linear crevices and sunken I reckon I’m lucky not to have days, trail bikes — and there or raised drain covers. Most of come a cropper nor cracked or weren’t too many of them then these are within a yard or so of the dented the rims on the road bikes — had little more progressively road’s edges, which means riding as I’ve ridden along the Queen’s compliant suspension movement or driving in the centre of the road knackered and un-maintained than today’s run-of-the-mill to avoid them; doing that on blind highways. Both my missus and middleweights and scooters (the corners, at least in the daytime, is two of my immediate neighbours bikes we’re supposed to regard as a danger in itself. have suffered broken suspensions commuters). Fast forward 45-odd Suitably troubled, indeed in their cars, with the repairs years and judging by the parking angered by such ravaged road costing several hundred quid bays in central London, trailies surfaces, I have like many used a pop — pretty outrageous and are positively commonplace websites such as FillThatHole and potentially lethal. among urban riders, underlining FixMyStreet to report individual So I shall carry on reporting the sorry fact that the physical and whole expanses of potholes, and complaining, more and more state of our roads hasn’t changed often going to the trouble of vociferously so, but I seriously much over the ensuing decades. photographing the deeper ones — fear that until people start getting And what a sorry state of affairs we’re talking five or six inches — killed or suing councils for that is. In fact, I’d go further and and posting them along with the suspension repairs, they aren’t say that if anything our roads are locations. As fillthathole.org.uk going to take a blind bit of notice. in a dangerous physical state — points out, “Local councils have And in the meantime, it’s probably and not just in towns and cities, a duty to maintain the roads… time to get another trail bike.

Mark Williams has been writing about bikes for over 45 years. He was the founding editor of Bike magazine. E-mail: markswill.wordpress.com

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P066_END USER_dB.indd 33 28/02/2018 21:13 FEATURE: Shows & events

Season’s meetings

The motorcycle shows n the last issue of Trader, we Motocross race action and reviewed the industry showcase Freestyle MX showstoppers, and events season Motorcycle Live, and this thousands and thousands of fans is pretty much year- month we give an overview of sitting ringside in the arena and round — with plenty the Power Maxed Arenacross thousands more at home following ITour, the Classic Bike Show and it via the AX TV live stream or of indoor action and the MCN London Motorcycle Facebook Live, thousands of entertainment taking Show. tonnes of dirt, a trillion man- hours, all culminated in style at place on dark and SPECTACULAR WEMBLEY HOSTS the final stop at the capital city’s dismal days in winter. AX EXTRAVAGANZA Wembley Arena. From November right The barn-storming final of the The popularity of AX has 2018 Power Maxed Arenacross been well documented in the through to March, Tour, held at The SSE Arena, pages of Trader, and the 2018 there’s plenty to see Wembley on 17th February, again edition of the Tour continued to demonstrated just why it is one enthral the masses, and deliver a and do, prior to the of the most entertaining and wider window of exposure to its outdoor activities fastest-growing indoor motorcycle sponsors: Power Maxed, Be Wiser getting under way in championship and entertainment Insurance, Quattro Plant, Motul, shows in Europe. Sports Insure, Fix Auto, Kuberg, the spring, leading Seven nights, six cities, hours Dirt Bike Rider and Trials & into summer and hours of adrenaline-charged Motocross News.

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p034036_events_dB.indd 34 28/02/2018 21:14 The razzle dazzle of AX AX Manchester start line

“Arenacross gained exposure on BBC TV news, print and radio platforms, and was live-streamed on Facebook”

ten, the international flavour of the Tour was evident with an Australian, Portuguese and two Arenacross at Sheffield Arena Brits also in the mix. The AX team is now busily planning its next Tour with a Exposure on BBC TV news and Fabien Izoird were next, and couple of international events set programmes such as BBC Look their series-long consistency was to be staged later in the year. North East and BBC Look North enough to hoist multi World and www.arenacrossuk.com Yorkshire, as well as leading British MX champ Dave Thorpe’s radio stations in each of the team to the top of the Team CLASSIC DIRT BIKE SHOW MOVES cities of Manchester, Newcastle, Championship stakes. While there UP ANOTHER GEAR Birmingham, Belfast and Sheffield were six French riders in the top The Classic Dirt Bike Show, gave AX the media edge. The final round at The SSE Arena, Wembley welcomed a massive turnout of fans eager to soak up everything AX had to throw at them. The antics of the AX Freestyle crew kept the carnival atmosphere bubbling along in the arena, which was a welcome distraction from the tension in the paddock across all classes from the battling seven- year-old youngsters, right up to the seasoned Pros. Suzuki riders in the form of Frenchmen Cedric Soubeyras (Team FRO Systems) and Thomas Ramette (SR75 World Suzuki), took the top two positions. The Buildbase Honda – also French Classic Dirt Bike Show pairing of Charles Lefrancois

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sponsored by Hagon Shocks, is with 24 of the world’s leading that belonged to Hollywood star one of Europe’s largest classic motorcycle manufacturers as Brad Pitt, which eventually went off-road event for classic trials, Aprilia, BMW, Brough, CCM, for £22,000 (plus fees). The enduro, scrambles and speedway Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Herald, highest bid was for a Honda RC45, bikes. The halls were filled to Honda, Husqvarna, Indian, which fetched £29,500 (plus fees) the rafters with some of the best Kawasaki, KTM, Llexeter, Moto whilst one bidder took a Yamaha classic examples from numerous Corsa, Moto Morini, MP3, Mutt YZR80 for £8,000 (plus fees). clubs and private restorations, Motorcycles, Norton, Piaggio, Alongside the latest 2018 while the outdoor autojumble with Suzuki, Triumph (who used the machines and racing exotica, tons of bargains up for grabs, did a show to give the Speed Triple its the Adventure Village saw roaring trade. worldwide public debut), Vespa, intrepid explorers take to the The star guests – Gerrit Yamaha and Zero Motorcycles stage to chat through their Wolsink, Colin Dommett, Peter all showcased their latest 2018 globe-trotting adventures whilst Duke and Alf Hagon – were grilled machines. 30 of Europe’s best cafe racers, on stage by Jack Burnicle and Jeff New for 2018 was the Michelin trackers, scramblers and bobbers Smith MBE made a transatlantic Thunderdrome, which saw were on display in a special Built journey to sign copies of his new racing stars such as former ‘I’m magazine custom culture display. book. A Celebrity’ winner Carl Fogarty, A new feature for 2018 was the The coveted Best in Show prize Neil Hodgson, Chris Walker, Classic Bike Barn Find of the was awarded to a stunning 1969 James Whitham and Ruben Xaus Year competition, which allowed Jawa 420 motocross bike owned go head-to-head with a cast of visitors to vote for their favourite by Bill Henson. Other weekend young guns including Richard machines, with the eventual winners included a 1967 250 Cooper, Lee Jackson and Tom winner, Joss Creed taking home Greeves Anglian, which won Best and Tim Neave. Themed on the the purse of 1000 guineas for his Trials, and the Westmorland board track races of the 1920s, the 1947 BSA A7. Motor Club, who won the Best Club Thunderdrome saw high speed Bauer Motorcycling managing Stand. thrills and spills throughout the director Rob Aherne commented: Event planner Andy Catton weekend. “This was our best ExCeL show said: “The standard of bikes on Historic automotive specialists yet. We’re delighted to have display during both days of the Coys of Kensington put a host entertained such a great crowd for annual show was again excellent. of exotic machines under the three days and equally delighted Clubs and individual exhibitors hammer. One of the stars of the with feedback from our visitors produced a fantastic spectacle lot was a Triumph Bonneville Bud and exhibitors. We’re looking in the venue’s halls and there Edkins Desert Scrambler Special forward to returning to the capital were some gems to be had in the on September 22-23 for our all- autojumble. new MCN Ally Pally Show and “I would like to thank “Joss Creed took home Supersprint, and hope to welcome everyone who attended the show back many of our visitors and including all our traders, guests, the 1,000 guineas for exhibitors for this exciting all-new exhibitors and our loyal sponsor, his 1947 BSA A7” event.’ Hagon Shocks, who brought an www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com impeccable collection of historic Hagon bikes!” www.classicbikeshows.com.

BUMPER YEAR FOR THE MCN LONDON MOTORCYCLE SHOW The doors closed on another successful MCN London Motorcycle Show, with 40,000 motorcycling fans visiting the packed halls for three days of new metal, cool classics, hot customs and show-stopping bikes. Hosting every single major manufacturer, many biking celebs, and an adrenaline fuelled live action show, London’s Docklands celebrated the very best of all things motorcycling. Visitors took full advantage MCN London Motorcycle Show of getting up close and personal

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p034036_events_dB.indd 36 28/02/2018 21:14 EVENTS CALENDAR 2018

April 7th – 8th Kickback Motorcycle Show, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire www.thecustomshow.com

21st – 22nd International Classic MotorCycle Show, Stafford County Showground, Staffordshire www.classicbikeshows.com

May 19th – 20th MCN Festival of Motorcycling, East of England Arena, Peterborough www.mcnfestival.com

July 21st – 22nd MCN Scottish Festival, Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh www.mcnscottishfestival.co.uk

October 3rd – 7th Intermot, Cologne www.intermot-cologne.com

13th – 14th Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford County Showground, Staffordshire www.classicbikeshows.com

November 1st – 4th Dirt Bike Show, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk

17th – 25th Motorcycle Live, NEC, Birmingham www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

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p038039_Trademart.indd 39 28/02/2018 20:43 BUSINESS JOURNAL: Own brand liabilities Own brand, own risks If a product bears your brand name, the legal responsibility for its safety lies with you — even if you are not the manufacturer. Solicitor Peter Shervington explains

roduct liability is creeping ever who manufactures a product, or Many other regulations also higher up the list of boardroom a person who presents himself as extend obligations to businesses Ppriorities. Increased media the manufacturer “by affixing to placing their own brand on attention on product safety the product his name, trademark products — including, among incidents brings the potential for or other distinctive mark”. This others, the Construction Products a badly managed crisis to kill off a distinction means the obligations Regulations 2013, and the brand entirely. Growing consumer placed on producers are also Electrical Equipment (Safety) awareness is translating into applicable to retailers, merchants Regulations 2016 — the latter more civil claims and ever closer and distributors in circumstances imposing on ‘manufacturers’ scrutiny by regulatory authorities where they place their own brand requirements regarding regulatory — in the wake of scandals such as on the product. conformance and an obligation ‘dieselgate’ and Grenfell Tower. From the perspective of to take action in cases of non- In the light of all this, it is consumers and regulators, of conformity and notify authorities critically important that all course, this makes perfect sense: where there is a risk, with the businesses involved in product if a business sells a product as its definition of ‘manufacturer’ cast supply chains understand their own, it should be seen to be taking broadly to include “any person who responsibilities and manage risk, responsibility for the safety of markets that equipment under that regardless of where they stand in that product. However, the rule person’s name or trade mark.” the product journey from factory continues to catch out businesses Any business supplying articles to end user. Some retailers and who are attracted to the idea of a for use at work will also be caught others in the supply chain wrongly product being associated with their by the requirement under Section regard themselves as immune brand but do not appreciate the 6 of the Health and Safety at Work from these issues and assume that responsibilities which come with Act 1974 (‘HSWA’) to ensure that their suppliers will be the target such a move. the article is so designed and of claims or regulatory scrutiny if The effect of this is that retailers constructed that it will be safe things go wrong. This is not often a and merchants applying their and without risks to health at all safe assumption: many regulatory own brand to products need to times when being used by a person regimes place responsibilities not ensure that they can be satisfied at work. Fines for breaches of the only on the manufacturer, but with the safety of those products. HSWA have recently been scaled also on others in the supply chain, This means not only that they up dramatically. particularly (but not exclusively) are designed and manufactured In addition to the regulatory those who place their brand on the in accordance with technical regime, those placing their brand product: requirements and industry on products are potential targets Let’s take an example. Most standards, but also, for example, of civil claims for damages under products intended for or likely to that adequate warnings and the Consumer Protection Act 1987 be used by consumers fall within instructions for use are provided. which implements the Product the scope of the General Product The act of placing an unsafe Liability Directive in the event of Safety Regulations 2005 (GPSR), consumer product on the market is an injury or damage to personal which implements the EU General an offence, regardless of whether property caused by a defect. Product Safety Directive. These or not a producer knew about a For these purposes, a defective regulations place a strict and potential safety defect, and there product is one that fails to meet onerous obligation on ‘producers’ is a requirement to notify the the standards of safety that users to ensure that the product is ‘safe’ regulatory authorities promptly are generally entitled to expect — — meaning that under normal or where a producer becomes aware including failure to warn of risks or reasonably foreseeable conditions that a product he has placed on inadequate instructions. of use it presents either no risk or the market — or supplied poses Liability for claims of this type is only the minimum risk compatible — risks to a consumer that are strict, meaning that no fault on the with the product’s use. incompatible with the general part of the own-brander is required Critically, for the purposes of safety requirement under the for liability to arise. In practice, the GPSR, a producer is any person GPSR. a potential claimant looking to

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p040043_Bus Journal_dB.indd 40 28/02/2018 21:16 recover damages following an “Retailers considering own-branding should seek injury is much more likely to target the business which placed its brand guidance from experts to understand the risks and on the product than trouble itself with identifying the underlying take appropriate steps to manage those risks — manufacturer or component before putting their name on a product” supplier. Potentially, resellers and distributors who deal directly and to the responsibility for replacing affected product. with consumers could face further different aspects of the product Retailers and others considering claims under the Consumer Rights specification. Next, audit rights own-branding are well advised to Act 2015 (CRA). The CRA has the should be included in supply obtain guidance from specialists effect of implying terms into an agreements so that the retailer to understand the risks and ensure agreement in favour of a consumer, (own brander) has a means that they take appropriate steps meaning, for example, that goods of verifying the quality and to manage them. Those importing sold must be fit for purpose and of robustness of manufacturing and products into the EU should be satisfactory quality. These terms design processes — traceability is particularly alert to the fact that, cannot be excluded. Under the crucial. even if their branding is not applied, CRA, a consumer can enforce these Lastly, the potential for a they may be treated as a producer terms and subsequently is provided product safety issue to cascade and assume responsibilities and a series of remedies, including the into a major reputational crisis is liabilities as a first importer. right to reject, or the right to have real in the age of globalised social The commercial benefits of goods repaired or replaced. media, so advance planning for own-branding are often compelling, To protect themselves, such situations is crucial. Any but businesses entering this area businesses must ensure that business selling products under should do so with their eyes open, allocation of risk is given proper its own brand should prioritise the understanding that by placing their consideration when entering into creation of a crisis management name on a product they may be agreements with manufacturers. plan: how communications with substantially increasing the legal This may allow the business to customers and regulators will be and reputational risks which they pursue the manufacturer through handled, management of press bear. a contractual claim. Particular communications, risk assessment attention should be paid to and decision making processes and Peter Shervington is a senior associate at warranties and indemnities, logistical aspects of recovering and Eversheds Sutherland LLP. ■ Auto-enrolment: an ongoing process The rollout of automatic pensions was completed last month, but employers must remain astute to the scheme’s ongoing evolution, as Adam Berstein explains

he automatic joining of Nathan Long, a senior pension with these new rules. In fact the workers to a company pension analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, Pension Regulator has issued fines T scheme, known as auto- says auto-enrolment tackles a to employers on more than 20,000 enrolment, celebrated its fifth huge, impending social problem occasions.” birthday in October last year. The of people having insufficient funds The fines can run up to £10,000 process was finally completed for their retirement: “The sniffer per day for the largest firms, but on 1st February 2018, but for dogs at the Pension Regulator have even the smallest of firms can see employers, the duties do not end been unleashed to track down the fines of £50 or £400 per day. here. employers that are not complying As of July 2017, the fines

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claimed amounted to more than £12.6m — ranging from a lowly “Minimum contributions will rise to five per cent in £500 up to a whopping £52,500, April 2018, with at least two per cent coming from with businesses small and large affected. Henderson’s Garage, the employer; then to eight per cent with three per Willesborough, Kennington cent from the employer from April 2019” Garages Ltd, Grangeside Filling Station, and Romans Tyres and Exhausts Limited have all recently period, so even a short spike in the level of earnings, currently been fined between £3,500 earnings could mean a member at £10,000. Pressure is also and £14,000 by the Pensions of staff needs to be enrolled, so mounting to include the self- Regulator for non-compliance. remain vigilant. It is possible to employed people. It’s unlikely offset this disruption by deferring that contributions will be pushed Everyone is affected entry to the pension by up to three higher in the short term, but it is For those not yet familiar with months. widely recognised that eight per the rules, employers of all shapes Don’t ignore those who are cent contributions are not enough. and sizes are now tasked with not enrolled: if they ask to join, Long says that there is a growing ensuring their eligible staff are you’ll have to enable this and pay consensus that contributions of 12 saving for retirement. Eligible contributions if they earn over per cent are more appropriate — staff are those aged between 22 £490 per month (£113 per week). “but decisions are unlikely to be and State Pension Age and who You also need to ensure made until the current increase to earn over £10,000 per year. you deduct the correct level of contribution levels has been fully Pension contributions for these contribution from an employee’s phased in.” employees currently need to be at pay and pay the correct amount least two per cent of ‘qualifying to the pension provider. “Be extra Keeping staff informed earnings’ with at least one per vigilant when pay changes or It’s clear that larger employers cent coming from the employer. bonuses are paid,” says Long, “as are driving higher levels of These ‘qualifying earnings’ are these events could lead to change understanding and engagement effectively all earnings between in the amount that needs to be among their staff by embracing £5,876 and £45,000, meaning deducted.” workplace financial education there is no need to pay pension You need to certify your scheme programmes. Smaller businesses contributions on the first £5,876 meets the requirements at least may struggle to offer these that an employee earns. every 18 months; it is a self- services. Allowing staff to select The problem for employers, certification, but you need to have where their auto-enrolment as Long sees it, “is that these your house in order should the pension contributions are paid minimum contributions are due to regulator come calling. may help, believes Long: “Anyone rise to five per cent in April 2018, Lastly, every three years, you who has truly got to grips with with at least two per cent coming must re-enrol those who have their pension planning could from the employer, and eight per opted out or left the scheme continue to contribute to their cent in April 2019, with at least previously, ensuring staff are preferred plan. The onus would three per cent coming from the continually given the opportunity then be on pension providers to employer.” to save for retirement. Once this engage with their customers in He adds: “It may be job done exercise is complete, the results order to retain their business.” for the government, but it’s one must be passed on the regulator. The key message for all that is never truly complete for There is a ruthless employers is that auto-enrolment employers due to their on-going determination within government is an on-going exercise and responsibilities as part of the to ensure auto-enrolment remains crucially requires on-going rules.” successful, with the process compliance with any rule changes. Employers need to ensure that undergoing scrutiny. First up will be the contribution they Join staff to the company “The government is particularly hikes this year and next, but pension when they become looking at whether everyone that employers need to keep their wits eligible, which means keeping an needs to be saving for retirement about them. “Though it may seem eye out for newly eligible staff. is included,” says Long, “and the Pension Regulator is out to get The obvious group are your new whether the required pension small businesses,” says Long, “the employees. Long advises: “Be contributions are enough to opposite is true, and their website careful with those people who provide for retirement, and how is a great source of information for weren’t enrolled first time round people can be encouraged to businesses of all shapes and sizes”. when they didn’t earn enough or take greater interest and more See www.thepensionsregulator. were too young, because when personal responsibility for their gov.uk. their circumstances change you’ll retirement.” need to put them in too.” The minimum age for auto- Adam Bernstein is a business-to-business Eligibility is measured by pay enrolment may fall, as may literary agent. adambernstein.co.uk ■

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Screenfow Manufacturing Sigma Performance Snetterton Specialty Sports Europe Dorset Kent Norfolk W.Midlands T: 01202 528153 T: 07881 820748 T: 01953 887 303 T: 02476 705444

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VMD Vision Marketing & Distribution Wheeldon Off-Road Centre WP Motorsport Clwyd S.Devon T: 02380 884088 T: 01492 541004 T: 01548 821 784 The essential guide to the motorcycle trade and industry WP Suspension Vortex Wholesale Motorcycle Suffolk Hants Coventry T: 01284 752102 New Vehicle Registration Statistics in the UK for T: 023 9250 3423 T: 02476 333319 Wulfsport International 01 NOV - 30 NOV 2017 VSJ Wilby Cumbria Cumbria Halifax T: 01900 873456 T: 017684 83786 T: 01422 358 525 Wurth UK W Wilstow Kent Highest registering Registrations by Style 2017 vs 2016 Suffolk T: 0208 319 6000 model this month T: 01284 852001 within each style Walker Exhaust Silencers MOPEDS Nov 2017 Nov 2016 % Change 2017 YTD 2016 YTD % Change XYZ Longjia LJ50 QT-3L Echo 50 57 SCOOTER 417 511 -18.4 5,565 7,219 -22.9 Powys T: 01874 623030 Wiz Racing Products Lexmoto Hunter 50TD 50Q 29 OTHER 96 35 174.3 850 692 22.8 Somerset TOTAL MOPEDS 513 546 -6.0 6,415 7,911 -18.9 Walmsleys Commercial T: 01278 662146 X-LITE Insurance Brokers Motogear MOTORCYCLES Nov 2017 Nov 2016 % Change 2017 YTD 2016 YTD % Change Wigan T: 0845 224 7952 WK Bikes Northants Yamaha MT-09 Tracer 142 ADVENTURE SPORT 1,046 981 6.6 17,556 17,264 1.7 Lincoln T: 01536 485484 Harley-Davidson Sportster N883 57 CUSTOM 429 565 -24.1 7,789 9,512 -18.1 Warn T: 01507 522900/523900 Honda CB125F 117 NAKED 1,628 1,911 -14.8 29,275 32,599 -10.2 West Midlands T: 01384 895700 Yamaha Motor UK Honda PCX125 186 SCOOTER 1,362 2,028 -32.8 17,632 24,876 -29.1 WMD Surrey Kawasaki Z1000SX 73 SPORT/TOUR 159 123 29.3 2,877 3,777 -23.8 Suzuki GSX-R125 88 SUPERSPORT 468 666 -29.7 9,057 12,240 -26.0 Wassell T: 01932 358000 BMW R1200RT 18 TOURING 102 128 -20.3 2,211 2,281 -3.1 Lincoln T: 01522 888444/8 Honda CRF250LA 32 TRAIL/ENDURO 524 630 -16.8 5,484 6,144 -10.7 YSS UNSPECIFIED 7 5 40.0 135 165 -18.2 Watsonian Squire WMD, Sussex TOTAL M/CYCLES 5,725 7,037 -18.6 92,016 108,858 -15.5 Glos T: 01386 700907 T: 01273 595746 World’s End Motorcycles SUMMARY Nov 2017 Nov 2016 % Change 2017 YTD 2016 YTD % Change WD-40 Company Distribution Yuasa Total Scooters 1,807 2,579 -29.9 23,684 32,745 -27.7 Milton Keynes Unit 7 Grange Rd Ind Est Wiltshire Total Mopeds, M/Cs 4,481 5,065 -11.5 75,517 84,909 -11.1 T: 01908 555400 Albion St , Southwick T: 01793 833555 & Tricycles West Sussex TOTAL REGS 6,288 7,644 -17.7 99,201 117,654 -15.7 Weaving Machinery T: 01273 595746 Zip Wear Worcs E: [email protected] Berkshire T: 01386 49155 www.wmd-online.com T: 0118 9324201 Highest registering Registrations by Engine Band 2017 vs 2016 WMD is still the UK’s fastest growing model this month Weise Clothing Co motorcycle parts distributor. A vast Zircotec Bristol T: 0117 971 9200 range of quality replacement parts, Oxfordshire ENGINE BAND Nov 2017 Nov 2016 % Change 2017 YTD 2016 YTD % Change easy online ordering via a secure trade T: 01235 434320 Longjia LJ50 QT-3L Echo 50 57 0-50cc 520 570 -8.8 6,543 8,078 -19.0 51-125cc 2,488 3,482 -28.5 30,056 44,709 -32.8 Weldtite Products only website which offers everything Honda PCX125 186 KTM 390 Duke 83 126-650cc 1,216 1,322 -8.0 16,305 18,169 -10.3 North Lincs a motorcycle workshop could need Zontes Yamaha MT-09 Tracer 142 651-1000cc 1,162 1,148 1.2 25,923 25,469 1.8 T: 01652 660000 means that an account with WMD Clements Moto, Kent BMW R1200GS Adventure 105 Over 1000cc 902 1,122 -19.6 20,374 21,229 -4.0 is a necessity for most industry T: 01227 720700 TOTAL REGS 6,288 7,644 -17.7 99,201 117,654 -15.7 Welwyn Tool Group professionals. We stock brake pads, Herts drive chains, clutches, brake lines, T: 01707 331111 filters, sprockets, exhausts, tyres, New Motorcycle registration lubricants, spark plugs, batteries, statistics supplied by The Motor Major manufacturers by UK powered two wheeler market Westcountry Windlings cables, fork stanchions, levers, Cycle Industry Association. For brand this month background information Essex mirrors and shocks. Next day delivery more detailed information about No. of motorcycles in use; T: 01279 731172 as standard with a pre 10am option the motorcycle market please Honda 1,129 (2010-2015) 1.2 million (2016) 1.27 million too, we offer great margins, an OE part Yamaha 822 contact: Motorcycle rider test passes; West Performance finder, and of course, our legendary KTM 432 (2012/13) 45 thousand (2013/14) 30.5 thousand Isle of Man free note pads! Why go elsewhere? Motorcycle Industry Association Triumph 396 (2014/15) 34.5 thousand (2015/16) 37.9 thousand Suzuki 394 T: 0871 6661360 1 Rye Hill Office Park Total distance travelled by motorcycle; Wolf Racing Exhausts Birmingham Road Lexmoto 353 (2013) 4.4 billion km (2.7 billion miles) BMW 343 WestCo Batteries Leighton Buzzard Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9AB (2014/16) 4.6 billion km (2.8 billion miles) Northants T: 0870 7410667 Piaggio 318 T: 02476 408000 Kawasaki 300 T: 01536 484 009 W: www.mcia.co.uk Harley-Davidson 260 E: [email protected] Highlight your company entry from as little as £20. Call our sales team on 01273616040 Motorcycle Trader, Newhaven, BN9 0EF 64 March 2018 • www.motorcycletrader.net Tel: 01273 616040. E-mail: [email protected]

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The essential guide to the motorcycle trade and industry New Vehicle Registration Statistics in the UK for 01 NOV - 30 NOV 2017

Highest registering Registrations by Style 2017 vs 2016 model this month within each style MOPEDS Nov 2017 Nov 2016 % Change 2017 YTD 2016 YTD % Change Longjia LJ50 QT-3L Echo 50 57 SCOOTER 417 511 -18.4 5,565 7,219 -22.9 Lexmoto Hunter 50TD 50Q 29 OTHER 96 35 174.3 850 692 22.8 TOTAL MOPEDS 513 546 -6.0 6,415 7,911 -18.9

MOTORCYCLES Nov 2017 Nov 2016 % Change 2017 YTD 2016 YTD % Change Yamaha MT-09 Tracer 142 ADVENTURE SPORT 1,046 981 6.6 17,556 17,264 1.7 Harley-Davidson Sportster N883 57 CUSTOM 429 565 -24.1 7,789 9,512 -18.1 Honda CB125F 117 NAKED 1,628 1,911 -14.8 29,275 32,599 -10.2 Honda PCX125 186 SCOOTER 1,362 2,028 -32.8 17,632 24,876 -29.1 Kawasaki Z1000SX 73 SPORT/TOUR 159 123 29.3 2,877 3,777 -23.8 Suzuki GSX-R125 88 SUPERSPORT 468 666 -29.7 9,057 12,240 -26.0 BMW R1200RT 18 TOURING 102 128 -20.3 2,211 2,281 -3.1 Honda CRF250LA 32 TRAIL/ENDURO 524 630 -16.8 5,484 6,144 -10.7 UNSPECIFIED 7 5 40.0 135 165 -18.2 TOTAL M/CYCLES 5,725 7,037 -18.6 92,016 108,858 -15.5

SUMMARY Nov 2017 Nov 2016 % Change 2017 YTD 2016 YTD % Change Total Scooters 1,807 2,579 -29.9 23,684 32,745 -27.7 Total Mopeds, M/Cs 4,481 5,065 -11.5 75,517 84,909 -11.1 & Tricycles TOTAL REGS 6,288 7,644 -17.7 99,201 117,654 -15.7

Highest registering Registrations by Engine Band 2017 vs 2016 model this month ENGINE BAND Nov 2017 Nov 2016 % Change 2017 YTD 2016 YTD % Change Longjia LJ50 QT-3L Echo 50 57 0-50cc 520 570 -8.8 6,543 8,078 -19.0 Honda PCX125 186 51-125cc 2,488 3,482 -28.5 30,056 44,709 -32.8 KTM 390 Duke 83 126-650cc 1,216 1,322 -8.0 16,305 18,169 -10.3 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer 142 651-1000cc 1,162 1,148 1.2 25,923 25,469 1.8 BMW R1200GS Adventure 105 Over 1000cc 902 1,122 -19.6 20,374 21,229 -4.0 TOTAL REGS 6,288 7,644 -17.7 99,201 117,654 -15.7

New Motorcycle registration statistics supplied by The Motor Major manufacturers by UK powered two wheeler market Cycle Industry Association. For brand this month background information more detailed information about No. of motorcycles in use; the motorcycle market please Honda 1,129 (2010-2015) 1.2 million (2016) 1.27 million Yamaha 822 contact: Motorcycle rider test passes; KTM 432 (2012/13) 45 thousand (2013/14) 30.5 thousand Motorcycle Industry Association Triumph 396 (2014/15) 34.5 thousand (2015/16) 37.9 thousand Suzuki 394 1 Rye Hill Office Park Total distance travelled by motorcycle; Birmingham Road Lexmoto 353 (2013) 4.4 billion km (2.7 billion miles) BMW 343 Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9AB (2014/16) 4.6 billion km (2.8 billion miles) Piaggio 318 T: 02476 408000 Kawasaki 300 W: www.mcia.co.uk Harley-Davidson 260 E: [email protected]

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Highest registering Registrations by Style 2017 vs 2016 model this month within each style MOPEDS Dec 2017 Dec 2016 % Change 2017 YTD 2016 YTD % Change Honda NSC50E 312 SCOOTER 1,046 690 51.6 6,612 7,909 -16.4 Lexmoto Hunter 50TD 50Q 121 OTHER 251 125 100.8 1,100 817 34.6 TOTAL MOPEDS 1,297 815 59.1 7,712 8,726 -11.6

MOTORCYCLES Dec 2017 Dec 2016 % Change 2017 YTD 2016 YTD % Change Honda NC750X 97 ADVENTURE SPORT 830 1,236 -32.8 18,386 18,500 -0.6 Harley-Davidson Sportster N883 35 CUSTOM 245 1,078 -77.3 8,034 10,590 -24.1 KTM 390 Duke 435 NAKED 1,968 3,053 -35.5 31,243 35,647 -12.4 Honda PCX125 121 SCOOTER 905 2,592 -65.1 18,537 27,468 -32.5 Kawasaki Z1000SX 31 SPORT/TOUR 85 169 -49.7 2,962 3,946 -24.9 Honda CBR650F 36 SUPERSPORT 375 1,245 -69.9 9,432 13,485 -30.1 BMW R1200RT 24 TOURING 62 150 -58.7 2,273 2,431 -6.5 KTM 300 EXC Six Days 40 TRAIL/ENDURO 451 588 -23.3 5,935 6,732 -11.8 UNSPECIFIED 6 7 -14.3 141 177 -20.3 TOTAL M/CYCLES 4,927 10,118 -51.3 96,943 118,976 -18.5

SUMMARY Dec 2017 Dec 2016 % Change 2017 YTD 2016 YTD % Change Total Scooters 1,976 3,322 -40.5 25,661 36,067 -28.9 Total Mopeds, M/Cs 4,290 7,668 -44.1 79,806 92,577 -13.8 & Tricycles TOTAL REGS 6,266 10,990 -43.0 105,467 128,644 -18.0

Highest registering Registrations by Engine Band 2017 vs 2016 model this month ENGINE BAND Dec 2017 Dec 2016 % Change 2017 YTD 2016 YTD % Change Honda NSC50E 312 0-50cc 1,328 909 46.1 7,871 8,987 -12.4 Honda PCX125 121 51-125cc 1,577 5,971 -73.6 31,633 50,680 -37.6 KTM 390 Duke 435 126-650cc 1,409 1,703 -17.3 17,714 19,872 -10.9 Honda NC750X 97 651-1000cc 965 1,215 -20.6 26,888 26,684 0.8 KTM 1290 Superduke GT 230 Over 1000cc 987 1,192 -17.2 21,361 22,421 -4.7 TOTAL REGS 6,266 10,990 43.0 105,467 128,644 -18.0

New Motorcycle registration statistics supplied by The Motor Major manufacturers by UK powered two wheeler market Cycle Industry Association. For brand this month background information more detailed information about No. of motorcycles in use; the motorcycle market please Honda 1,209 (2010-2015) 1.2 million (2016) 1.27 million KTM 941 contact: Motorcycle rider test passes; Yamaha 453 (2012/13) 45 thousand (2013/14) 30.5 thousand Motorcycle Industry Association Triumph 366 (2014/15) 34.5 thousand (2015/16) 37.9 thousand Lexmoto 343 1 Rye Hill Office Park Total distance travelled by motorcycle; Birmingham Road Peugeot 324 (2013) 4.4 billion km (2.7 billion miles) BMW 323 Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9AB (2014/16) 4.6 billion km (2.8 billion miles) Kawasaki 266 T: 02476 408000 Suzuki 244 W: www.mcia.co.uk Ducati 236 E: [email protected]

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Highest registering Registrations by Style 2018 vs 2017 model this month within each style MOPEDS Jan 2018 Jan 2017 % Change 2018 YTD 2017 YTD % Change Beeline Veloce 32 SCOOTER 346 373 -7.2 346 373 -7.2 Lexmoto Hunter 50TD 50Q 26 OTHER 69 23 200.0 69 23 200.0 TOTAL MOPEDS 415 396 4.8 415 396 4.8

MOTORCYCLES Jan 2018 Jan 2017 % Change 2018 YTD 2017 YTD % Change BMW R1200GS 91 ADVENTURE SPORT 801 693 15.6 801 693 15.6 Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob 1868 38 CUSTOM 349 340 2.6 349 340 2.6 Honda CB125F 112 NAKED 1,493 1,211 23.3 1,493 1,211 23.3 Honda PCX125 171 SCOOTER 1,041 1,089 -4.4 1,041 1,089 -4.4 Kawasaki Z1000SX 37 SPORT/TOUR 113 116 -2.6 113 116 -2.6 Honda CBR500RA 43 SUPERSPORT 395 383 3.1 395 383 3.1 BMW R1200RT 30 TOURING 128 86 48.8 128 86 48.8 Honda CRF250LA 73 TRAIL/ENDURO 683 513 33.1 683 513 33.1 UNSPECIFIED 3 4 -25.0 3 4 -25.0 TOTAL M/CYCLES 5,006 4,435 12.9 5,006 4,435 12.9

SUMMARY Jan 2018 Jan 2017 % Change 2018 YTD 2017 YTD % Change Total Scooters 1,408 1,500 -6.1 1,408 1,500 -6.1 Total Mopeds, M/Cs 4,050 3,384 19.7 4,050 3,384 19.7 & Tricycles TOTAL REGS 5,458 4,884 11.8 5,458 4,884 11.8

Highest registering Registrations by Engine Band 2018 vs 2017 model this month ENGINE BAND Jan 2018 Jan 2017 % Change 2018 YTD 2017 YTD % Change Beeline Veloce 32 0-50cc 423 404 4.7 423 404 4.7 Honda PCX125 171 51-125cc 1,882 1,877 0.3 1,882 1,877 0.3 Honda CB500XA 89 126-650cc 1,279 914 39.9 1,279 914 39.9 Honda NC750SA 53 651-1000cc 917 930 -1.4 917 930 -1.4 BMW R1200GS 91 Over 1000cc 957 759 26.1 957 759 26.1 TOTAL REGS 5,458 4,884 11.8 5,458 4,884 11.8

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