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DIRECTORYBUMPER EST 1895 MOTORCYCLE ISSUE! APRIL 2017 APRIL The EssentialTRADER Guide to the Motorcycle Trade and Industry ■ www.motorcycletrader.net AFTER BREXIT Industry prepares for effects of leaving the EU EURO 4: THE REALITY Are the new regs really harming the trade? PLUG-IN GRANT OLEV subsidy is here STORM BUGGIES Rehabilitating Chinese- made quads THE BUDGET Assessing the Chancellor’s latest tax changes IT’S BACK!PAGE 9... THE 2017 DIRECTORY & PRODUCT CROSS- REFERENCE LISTING Looking for a product or service provider? Find them here! theferidaxcrew Motorcycle Trader: April 2017 FOLLOW US facebook.com/ Motorcycle.Trader.UK FOLLOW US twitter.com/ MCTraderUK REDCAT MARKETING LTD CONTENTS Newhaven, East Sussex BN9 0EF Tel: 01273 616040 COLUMNS www.motorcycletrader.net 12 END USER The price is right? 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April 2017 03 p003004_contents.indd 3 04/04/2017 21:07 p003004_contents_dB.indd 4 25/01/2017 18:53 P051_KSR.indd 50 25/03/2015 20:01 News: All the latest from the trade and industry End-of-year registration stats reveal strong NEWS growth across EU Fantic selling Europe ends 2016 with bike sales up by nine per cent strongly Fantic distributor According to data published by the mopeds, motorcycles and quadricycles Clements Moto has European Association of Motorcycle were: France (7,396 units), the reported continued fast Manufacturers (ACEM) registrations Netherlands (5,203 units), Italy sales of its new 250 Casa, of motorcycles and mopeds in the (2,385 units), Spain (1,604 units) and with the first batch sold EU increased by 9.1 per cent in 2016 Germany (1,501 units). out and a new shipment compared to 2015. Total registrations Steve Kenward, CEO of the UK just arrived. in 2016 reached 1,307,200 units, with Motorcycle Industry Association, said: "Dealers are reporting substantial increases in most of the “We anticipate similar sales for 2017, high interest across European markets. with between 120,000 and 130,000 the Fantic range. The France remains the largest new registrations. Like other industries, Casa 250 has been an European market for motorcycles and current predictions will depend on how instant hit with off-road mopeds (253,067 units, +4.2 per cent Brexit affects consumer confidence, riders who have grasped in 2016), followed by Italy (219,865 but a combination of high public the unique and honest units, +11.8 per cent), Germany transport costs and stressful driving positioning of the new (174,264 units, +15.1 per cent), Spain conditions is likely to induce more 250 as a clubman-level enduro machine and user- friendly trail machine," “119,889 bikes were registered in the UK, said Fantic boss Dean an increase of 13.4 per cent” Clements. For further details visit www.fanticmotoruk.com (172,176 units, +15.9 per cent) and people to opt for a powered-two- the UK (128,637 units, +11.7 per cent), wheeler during the next 12 months. which currently ranks fifth. “The UK has a growing congestion Holeshot The largest market for motorcycles problem with record volumes of traffic in Europe was Italy, with 195,290 units and huge pressure on parking. As a appointed by registered (+13.5 per cent on a year-on- result, more people are turning to year basis). Other largest motorcycle motorcycles and scooters and we now McAMS markets also showed positive trends: have the highest parc licenced for the Holeshot PR has been 174,624 units were registered in road for eight years.” appointed to support McAMS, Germany (+15.1 per cent); 163,335 Secretary-general of the the motorcycle accident in France (+6.6 per cent), 155,003 in European Association of Motorcycle specialist. As title sponsor Spain (+17 per cent) and 119,889 in the Manufacturers (ACEM), Antonio of the McAMS Yamaha official UK (+13.4 per cent), which also ranks Perlot (Italy) said: “2016 has been racing team, the brand fifth for motorcycle registrations. a very positive year for the industry, promotes its dealer support Moped registrations continue to with registrations increasing in most services through British decline in most European markets. European countries… According to our Superbikes. Holeshot PR will A total of 327,826 mopeds were latest estimates, about 156,000 jobs showcase these activities registered in Europe in 2016, are generated directly or indirectly by alongside those within its representing a decrease of 3.5 per cent our sector in the EU. dealer network and other on a year-on-year basis. “Exports of motorcycles, parts partner activities through Registrations of electric mopeds, and accesories to foreign countries social media and PR. For motorcycles and quadricycles in the are essential to sustaining jobs in more information on McAMS EU reached 22,402 units. Of these, the motorcycle sector in Europe. visit www.mc-ams.co.uk; 11,314 units were mopeds (50.5 In addition to a stronger domestic for more information about per cent of the total); 7,148 were European market, we need a European Holeshot, email harley@ quadricycles (31.9 per cent of the trade policy that not only secures holeshotpr.com and see total); and 3,513 electric motorcycles strategic free trade agreements with www.holeshotpr.com. (15.7 per cent of the total). The largest key partners but also one that prevents markets for electrically-propelled protectionist policies abroad." More news online at www.motorcycletrader.net – Updated every day. April 017 05 p005011_news_dB-2.indd 5 04/04/2017 20:46 News: All the latest from the trade and industry R&G deepens Get On road show BSB support R&G is to remain an Official schedule released Supplier to the MCE British Superbike Championship Dates for MCIA’s 2017 try-out days now available for 2017. The Hampshire- based company has now The MCIA has announced the dates suitable for anyone aged 14 or older, unveiled its biggest ever for the 2017 Get On road show although under 16s need to bring an line-up of supported teams events. There are over 40 dates adult along. and riders. R&G’s paddock across the UK. Get On is the free ‘try Sessions last between 30 minutes support unit with attend the out’ initiative run by the Motorcycle and an hour, depending on the venue. 12 rounds, and the firm will Industry Association and gives the Riders need to wear long jeans and also continue to headline- opportunity to experience riding sturdy shoes. Booking is via the support the R&G Rookies’ a motorcycle or scooter without phone 02476 408040 (office hours, Trophy. committing to the cost of training. Monday to Friday), or via the website For race and ACU support Of 4,000 Get On riders who were www.geton.co.uk. Riders can turn enquiries, contact Alan surveyed after their experience, up on the day without booking, but Garrett, UK sales manager 97 per cent said they enjoyed it. really need to book beforehand to on 01420 89007 or alan. All protective clothing is provided guarantee a session. [email protected]; or and instruction is from professional For more information, visit: www. visit www.rg-racing.com. trainers. Riders will be offered a geton.co.uk/try-a-motorcycle-for- geared bike or a ‘twist and go’ and it is free-2/. KTM to launch fuel-injected two-strokes Austrian brand to unveil ‘revolutionary’ new models in May KTM has announced that it will unveil the world’s first serial production fuel injection two-stroke enduro machines this May. The KTM 250 EXC TPI (Transfer Port Injection) and KTM 300 EXC TPI models will be introduced to the market as part of the model year 2018 line-up. The company’s R&D department in Mattighofen, Austria has been developing this technology, with the aims of drastically reduced fuel consumption while also no longer needing to pre-mix fuel or alter the machines’ jetting.