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EXTRA PAGES.indd 1 12/12/2017 21:49 EXTRA PAGES.indd 2 12/12/2017 21:49 DECEMBER 2017 FOLLOW US facebook.com/ Motorcycle.Trader.UK FOLLOW US twitter.com/ MCTraderUK CONTENTS REDCAT MARKETING LTD Newhaven, East Sussex BN9 0EF Tel: 01273 616040 COLUMNS www.motorcycletrader.net 35 ON CHINA PUBLISHING EDITOR: Partnerships and take-overs Jenni Foulkes 66 END USER [email protected] Williams considers the appeal of battery-powered bikes SUBEDITOR: David Bradford BUSINESS ON-LINE EDITOR: Security feature p22 Andy Foulkes 10 BUSINESS NEWS [email protected] 38 TRADE MART Find your supplier here DESIGN: Callum Tomsett 40 BUSINESS JOURNAL FEATURES Simple guide to upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ADVERTISING: 14 PRODUCT LAUNCH: TORROT and processing payments Rod Sopp Electric off-road bikes for kids [email protected] 43 TRADER DIRECTORY 22 PRODUCT FEATURE: SECURITY A-Z of company contact details – A topical subject, and one that needs to importers, distributors, product and CONTRIBUTORS: be taken seriously service suppliers Adam Bernstein Andy Foulkes 29 MOTORCYCLE LIVE 65 EVENTS CALENDAR David Bradford Pictorial round up of the industry show Dave McMullan Stevie Muir 32 COMPANY PROFILE: AJS Mark Williams MOTORCYCLES A golden heritage with a PRINTED BY: modern-day twist Newman Thomson Ltd, 36EVENT REVIEW Burgess Hill UK’s only festival dedicated to all ADVERTISERS INDEX While every effort is made to ensure things two-stroke that the information contained herein is AJS MOTORCYCLES 9 & 21 correct, the publisher is unable to accept BIKESURE 17 any claims or responsibility for any incorrect information that may appear NEO DISTRIBUTION/KAPPA COVER for whatever reason. All rights reserved. REGULARS ORO2U 7 No part of this publication may be R&G 17 reproduced or transmitted in any form or 5 NEWS by any means, electronic or mechanical, ROCK OIL 4 14 NEW PRODUCTS including photocopy, recording or any RS EQUIPMENT BACK COVER information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the 67 REGISTRATION STATISTICS VE 2 publisher. © Redcat Marketing Limited. October 2017 WMD 7
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contents 3&4.indd 4 06/12/2017 23:47 NEWS:NEWS: MoreMore newsat www.motorcycletrader.net at www.motorcycletrader.net – Updated – Updated every every day day LATEST TRADE & INDUSTRY NEWS Italian oil brand to be ENI to be reborn given new lease of life Moto World is planning to bring well-known brand ENI back to UK riders. As part of the Superformance Ferrari Group, Moto World UK is restructuring the company to grow the famous Italian oil brand. The company supplies the entire ENI range of performance lubricants, all available from the fully stocked warehouse in Hertfordshire. Salesmen, Adam Young and Mark Currie (pictured), will be on the road for Moto World UK as product managers specialising in ENI. The Moto World UK website is www. motoworlduk.co.uk.
MARVELLOUS MARQUEZ: HRC Repsol Honda team sponsor Yuasa is celebrating with Marc Marquez and the team following his fourth MotoGP World Championship victory. A superb ride at the season finale in Valencia saw the 24-year- old become the youngest ever rider to win his sixth career world title and fourth MotoGP title. For more information on Yuasa, visit www. yuasa.com.
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p005011_news_dB.indd 5 06/12/2017 22:38 NEWS: More at www.motorcycletrader.net – Updated every day Smart tech summit Boffins descend on Montreal to discuss future for vehicle intelligence
Experts from the motorcycle approach indication and warning’ For his part, Robert Kreeb, chief industry, the European will enhance the digital conspicuity of the intelligent technologies Commission, the US Department of motorcyclists and reduce the research division at the U.S. of Transportation and other probability of accidents, such as Department of Transportation, said organisations met this week at the those that happen at intersections that: “Connectivity and increased ITS World Congress in Montreal, because of car drivers overlooking automation hold the promise of Canada, to discuss the future of motorcyclists.” addressing many of the major intelligent transport systems and Mr Fischer also explained that: challenges facing today’s transport motorcycling. “Our industry is working together system, such as user safety, energy The discussions took place with other stakeholders in a large- efficiency, air quality, traffic during the ‘Motorcycle talk ITS’ scale European project to set the congestion, and to enhance the roundtable moderated by the basis for an embedded eCall system drivers’ comfort and convenience. Secretary-General of the European for motorcycles that can operate In the long run, automation could Association of Motorcycle across the European Union. This have a revolutionary impact Manufacturers (ACEM), Antonio project will be completed by the on travel behaviour, social Perlot. The participants examined end of the year and will pave the inclusion and urban development, initiatives in the field of connected way for a future standard for eCall environment, entertainment and vehicles and opportunities offered devices for motorcycles.” commerce, growth and jobs.” by cooperative ITS. In his concluding remarks, Commenting on the future of the secretary-general of ACEM, technology, Hennes Fischer, senior “Vehicle-to-vehicle Antonio Perlot said: “There is no advisor to Yamaha Motor Europe doubt that connected vehicles will and member of the Connected communications will play a major role in increasing Motorcycle Consortium, said: improve safety for transport efficiency, sustainability “Vehicle-to-vehicle communication and mobility in Europe. Cars and systems will have a considerable motorcycles, enhancing motorcycles must be part of this effect on motorcycle safety. conspicuity digitally” new connected world.” Technologies such as ‘motorcycle MOT reminder service on test Trial version of DVSA’s MOT reminder-by-phone goes lives
A test version of a weeks before your new government MOT is due, if you service has launched still haven’t had it to remind drivers tested; sending alerts by text message that your vehicle no and email when longer has an MOT. their MOT is due. You just need the The Gov.uk service, vehicle’s number developed by the plate (registration Driver and Vehicle number) and a Standards Agency mobile phone (DVSA), reminder number or email riders and drivers address. when their vehicle’s The service is in MOT is due. ‘beta’ stage, which When you sign up, means it’s still being you’ll get a reminder: continually tested four weeks before and improved by your MOT is due; two DVSA.
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p005011_news_dB.indd 7 06/12/2017 22:38 NEWS: More at www.motorcycletrader.net – Updated every day Quadzilla adds Aeon Horncastle importer adds another established brand to portfolio
Quadzilla is the new importer of Aeon products for the UK and Ireland. Aeon is a well-known and respected ATV brand in the UK, and its range of quads and parts to now come through the long-established. Quadzilla organisation with its technical support, parts and back-up service. The latest Aeon includes the Cobra 400 EFI, the only Euro-4 road-legal sports quad available in the UK. For details on Aeon and Quadzilla, call 01507 523900. For further product details visit www. quadzillaquads.com or call 01507 523900. Aeon’s popular Cobra quad
OXFORD OPENS THE DOORS: Oxford Products played host to its key international partners at the second of its worldwide distributor meetings last week. The company’s 2018 collections of, clothing, locks and luggage were on show alongside the firm’s latest generation of advanced motorcycle accessories. For more details, visit: www. oxfordproducts.com
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p005011_news_dB.indd 8 06/12/2017 22:38 “There were 319 Ox- motorcyclists killed on ford’s new man Oxford UK roads in 2016” Products appoints new inarea salesthe managernorthwest Oxford has appointed Paul “With the new rider Smith to its motorcycle wear range and segment sales team as area sales re-branding programme manager for the northwest getting into full swing, I region. am really looking forward Smith spent five years to the challenges ahead. in the army, including I have already met some three serving in Northern of my dealers and look Ireland. He joins Oxford forward to meeting the rest from Johnson Press, where in the very near future.” he worked as a business Paul Smith can be consultant. contacted on email at “It’s a really exciting smudgeroxprod@gmail. time to be part of the com or by phone on 07786 Oxford team,” said Smith. 321571.
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p005011_news_dB.indd 9 06/12/2017 22:38 NEWS: More at www.motorcycletrader.net – Updated every day BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS
NEW MOT expresses an interest in supplying on investment rather than seek REMINDER SERVICE finance to them. alternative options. LAUNCHES SELF ASSESSMENT BETTER A test version of a new government service has been launched to ONLINE – DON’T INFORMATION ON remind drivers and riders by text MISS THE DEADLINE BROADBAND message and email when their Twenty years since HM Revenue Broadband subscribers must MOT is due. The GOV.UK service, & Customs (HMRC) took its first receive better information about developed by the Driver and step into the digital age with the speeds before they commit to a Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), birth of electronic Self-Assessment contract, under a range of new makes it easy to get a reminder (SA), the department is reminding protections recently set out by every year when a vehicle’s MOT customers to complete their Ofcom. is due. online tax return ahead of the 31st Ofcom is proposing to enhance When owners sign up, they’ll get January deadline. its existing Codes of Practice and, a reminder twice before the MOT HMRC has online webchats, to further strengthen the hand is due – four and two weeks – and live webinars, YouTube videos and of broadband customers, Ofcom they’ll get an alert if the vehicle no social media support which can be is planning to improve speed longer has an MOT. accessed at any time, and on any information at the point of sale Drivers and riders using a device, to help people fill in and and in contracts, by reflecting vehicle without a valid MOT file their returns. Help is available the slower speeds people can are breaking the law, and could at www.gov.uk/selfassessment or experience at ‘peak’ time; and by be fined up to £1000. The only from the Self-Assessment helpline ensuring providers always give a exceptions are if the vehicle is on 0300 200 3310. minimum guaranteed speed before going to, or from, somewhere to sale. The right to exit if speeds fall be repaired, or to a pre-arranged below a guaranteed minimum level MOT test. NEW DATA will be enhanced. Providers would have a limited time to improve PROTECTION speeds before they must let SMALL BUSINESSES ADVICE SERVICE customers walk away penalty-free. The Information Commissioner’s LOOKING FOR Office (ICO) launched a dedicated FINANCE advice line on the 1st of November FIVE SIMPLE STEPS Small businesses struggling to to help small organisations access finance from the banks can prepare for a new data protection TO THRIVE ONLINE now be matched with alternative law. UK small businesses can shield finance options under a new The phone service is aimed at themselves from potential online government scheme. those running small businesses attacks if they follow the steps RBS, Lloyds, HSBC, Barclays, or charities and recognises the outlined in a new guide from the Santander, Clydesdale and particular problems they face National Cyber Security Centre Yorkshire Bank, Bank of Ireland, getting ready for the new law, (NCSC). Danske Bank and First Trust the General Data Protection The NCSC Small Business Bank, now have to offer access Regulation (GDPR). There are Guide includes five simple steps to several finance platforms already resources on the ICO organisations can follow to including Funding Xchange, website to help organisations improve their cyber security and Business Finance Compared, employing fewer than 250 people better protect themselves from Funding Options, and Alternative prepare for the GDPR. But the new loss online. The advice comes in Business Funding Ltd (with small phone line - 0303 123 1113 - will categories focused on backing-up businesses having to give their offer additional, personal advice to data, using strong passwords, permission before their details are small organisations that still have protecting against malware, shared). These platforms will then questions. keeping devices safe and avoiding share these details with alternative Research shows that 71 per cent phishing attacks. Traders looking finance providers and go on to of businesses seeking finance only to improve their cyber security facilitate a conversation between ask one lender and, if rejected further can also seek certification the business and any provider who for finance, many simply give up under the Cyber Essentials
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p005011_news_dB.indd 10 06/12/2017 22:38 scheme, which helps protect Organisations need good Organisations may need to against common internet threats. reason to process personal appoint a data protection http://bit.ly/2yELpDN data officer The GDPR specifies the conditions Where an organisation is a public under which it is okay to process body, its core activities involve TEN THINGS EVERY data and organisations need to large-scale data processing be sure that at least one applies. requiring regular monitoring EMPLOYER NEEDS While having “consent” is one, the of individuals, or it carries out TO KNOW ABOUT employer/employee relationship large-scale processing of sensitive means it could be tricky to prove personal data or data relating to GDPR that consent has been freely given, criminal convictions, it will need to On the 25th of May 2018 so it is advisable to have at least appoint a data protection officer. the General Data Protection one other. Regulation (GDPR) comes into Data transfer outside the EEA force and will change the way The GDPR will impact on the will be controlled organisations manage personal recruitment process If an organisation transfers data. XpertHR advises that The GDPR will bring new personal data outside the employers should start preparing protections for potential employees European Economic Area (EEA), it now, and has compiled a top 10 and, with it, new responsibilities will need to ensure that adequate list of things all employers need to for recruiters. For example, protection is provided. know. employers will need to formalise the reasons why data is processed Organisations will need to GDPR affects small employers and the period for which it will provide an “information too be retained, and provide this notice” The GDPR will apply to information to applicants. A key requirement of the GDPR organisations of all sizes, but not is that employees are informed all organisations will be treated Individuals have the right to about the processing of personal the same. Those that are not be forgotten data and this must be formalised processing large amounts of data The GDPR sets down the rights in an information notice. The and are not involved in high risk of individuals to ask that their information provided needs to be processing won’t be expected to personal data be erased. significantly more detailed than commit as many resources to that provided under the Data compliance. Criminal records checks Protection Act 1998. Under the GDPR, employers would Employees have the right of be allowed to carry out criminal Non-compliance could be access to data records checks on prospective very, very costly The Data Protection Act 1998 employees only if this is specifically Compliance with the GDPR is not already gives employees the right authorised by law. However, something to be taken lightly, with to make a subject access request in under the proposed new UK data fines as high as €20 million or four relation to their personal data, but protection law, employers will be per cent of the organisation’s global under the GDPR these rights will able to carry out criminal records turnover – whichever is greater – be extended. checks in more circumstances. for breaches. Source: smallbusiness.co.uk
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p005011_news_dB.indd 11 06/12/2017 22:38 PRODUCT LAUNCH: Torrot kids’ e-bikes Start them young with Torrot Suitable for wannabe off-road racers from the age of three years, Spanish brand Torrot’s E, T and S series offer three styles of electric off-road bikes designed specifically for kids: mx/enduro, trials and supermoto
idlands-based distributor Dualways has announced M the arrival of a fresh consignment of Spanish-built electric kids’ bike brand Torrot. The Torrot brand was launched in the 1960s, building small- capacity motorcycles and bicycles up until the early 1990s. It was effectively re-born in 2011 by an engineering and design group set on designing and building sustainable and practical electrical and hybrid machines. The Torrot parent company is also the owner of iconic trials and enduro brand, Gas Gas. Branded in co-ordinating and striking blue/white livery, the Torrot range provides a low-cost, simple, eco-friendly and quiet way for youngsters to safely learn the basics of riding a powered two-wheeler. Each model is fully automatic and lightweight, making handling a simple process to The S12 comes with free MX wheels master and ultimately building rider confidence. But, just in case the budding off-road racer gets fitted as standard. The motocrosser a little too confident and carried The E and T models are The most popular Torrot in the away, all Torrot kids models available in two varieties: the E/ UK is the E12 motocross lookalike can be equipped with a wireless T10 is suitable for youngsters aged which incorporates front fork and controller, which allows a parent three to six years, weighs 22kg and suspension from Italian company or guardian to remotely limit, has a seat height of 54cm. The E/ EBR Performance, Mitas 12ins configure, or even switch off their T12 is aimed at riders aged six and tyres, single hydraulic shock children’s motorcycles via an over, weighs 30kg and has a seat absorber, and adjustable power Android or iOS app. A Bluetooth height of 61cm. output from 600w to 1,500w, device – worth £170 – is also now which can be regulated manually,
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P012013_Torrot_dB.indd 12 06/12/2017 00:02 “The E12 has an EBR fork, Mitas 12ins tyres, and battery power adjustable from 600 to 1,500w”
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as well as via a USB/computer. Recommended retail prices Sample specification (S12) It has a top speed of 52kph, start from £1,350 for the T10 Battery: 48V lithium 8,8AH and its LiMnCo lithium battery trials bike, with the T12 £1,750. Charger: 54.6V 2A battery charger provides plenty of fun riding The E10 is £1,399, E12 £1,750 Engine type: Electric time – up to three hours, and Gas Gas E12 £1,850. The Final drive: Chain depending on the chosen map/ S12 model is £1,899. A top-of- Front brakes: Disc programme. The Torrot Group the-range special-edition Marco Front suspension: EBR fork 100mm acquired the Gas Gas Spanish Simoncelli (in honour of the Wheel size: 12ins trials and off-road manufacturer former Italian MotoGP rider) Wheel type: Aluminium last year and, the first electric carries a price tag of £2,259. Gearbox: Automatic Gas Gas branded bike shares the A two-year machine warranty Gross weight: 30kg characteristics of the E12. It’s applies to all Torrot machines Motor controller: 48V programmable top speed, a pretty safe bet that more will (one-year cover for the battery), power, throttle sensitivity as resistance follow. and most models are available Power: 600W-1500W The T12 trials version offers immediately from stock. Rear brakes: Disc the same spec as the E12 but is Dualways is the sole UK Rear suspension: DNM gas shock preload adjust- equipped with trials tyres. The distributor for the Torrot kids’ ment 125mm supermoto-styled S12 is fitted off-road range and is offering Seat height: 61cm with road-type tyres. However, healthy trade margins, with Start type: Key a current promotion offers a dealer openings in a number free set of motocross wheels of areas. Call 01623 708 607 or and tyres, including discs and email [email protected] for sprocket, with bikes bought stockist details. prior to the end of the year. The package is offered while stocks Visit www.dualways.com for last, and represents a saving of more product information. £340.
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HAMMERHEAD MUDHEAD BUGGY The Hammerhead Mudhead off-road buggy is powered by a 208cc “rev and go” LCT USA engine. It is suitable for children aged 10 and over. Hammerhead is now owned and managed by Polaris USA, and is available in the UK via Storm. SRP: £1,399 Contact: 01444 245205 stormbuggies.com
“The Mudhead is suit- able for children aged 10 and over”
VESPA TUBELESS RIMS These split Vespa 10ins wheel rims allow the transition to tubeless. The rims use a sealing O-ring between the sections, making them fully tubeless-compatible. They are supplied with a 90-degree valve. Punctures can be repaired at the roadside simply by fitting an inner tube. Available in polished alloy, red with polished rim, or black with a polished rim. SRP: £63 Contact: 0115 946 2991 ve-trade.com
ANLAS CAPRA EXTREME The Capra Extreme is the latest addition to Anlas’s Capra range of off-road rubber. Anlas claims this tyre offers “superb all-round performance, with optimal tread block geometry and an improved compound mixture creating consistent and dependable grip even on difficult terrain such as wet gravel or mud.” Earlier this year, the Capra Extreme was used by the British winner of the 8,000km Gibraltar Race. Available in sizes 90/90-21 M/C 54R TT M+S and 140/80-18 M/C 70R TT M+S. SRP: £Phone Contact: 01970 624004 anlas-tyres.co.uk
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P014021_Prods_dB.indd 14 06/12/2017 22:36 ABUS BORDO BIG 6000 Abus’s Bordo Big has 5mm steel bars, with soft coating to prevent damage to the bike’s paintwork. The lock body is silicone-covered, and the link construction allows compact folding. The bars, the case, the links and supporting elements of the locking system are made from hardened steel, linked with special rivets. Abus claims that its Plus cylinder offers high protection against manipulations. Cost: £104.99 Contact: 01384 413841 feridax.com
TUCANO URBANO PARKA This three-quarter length fishtail parka has a breathable, windproof and waterproof technical cotton outer with taped seams, polyester lining and detachable thermal polyester padding. It features Level 1 shoulder and elbow armour, plus a pocket for back armour. The adjustable hood has detachable faux fur trimming. Available in sizes S-XXXL. Cost: £299.99 Contact: tucanourbano.co.uk
AJS TEMPEST SCRAMBLER 125 The learner-legal Tempest Scrambler is built on AJS’s Cadwell platform but with a longer swinging arm, longer rear alloy shocks and an 18ins front wheel. It is powered by a four-stroke engine, and features front and rear disc brakes. Available in Oasis Blue, Mojave Yellow and Blaze Orange, with a 12-month warranty. SRP: £2,249 Contact: 01264 365 103 ajsmotorcycles.co.uk
LS2 VALIANT FLIP-FRONT HELMET LS2’s Valiant is doubly certified as both a full-face and an open-face helmet. It has a 180-degree swing-around chin bar and drop-down sun shield. Manufactured from KPA (Kinetic Polymer Alloy), a blend of polycarbonate, thermoplastics and other materials, it weighs 1,700g. The drop-down sun shield is operated using a slider on the left side of the shell. The Valiant is fastened with a steel quick-release buckle and is designed to accept LRP 3 Bluetooth. Available in sizes XS-XXL (53-64 cm). Cost: from £229.99 Contact: 01670 856342 ls2helmets.com
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P014021_Prods_dB.indd 15 06/12/2017 22:36 NEW PRODUCTS: The latest stock items for showroom and workshop
KEIS J510 HEATED JACKET Keis’s J501 heated jacket brings controllable warmth to winter rides. The heating — which runs direct from the motorcycle’s 12v battery, with a current draw of 7A — is provided by micro carbon fibre panels, delivering warmth to chest, kidneys, arms and collar. Carbon panels are thinner, more flexible and more reliable than traditional wired elements, claims Keis. The jacket itself is made from lightweight and breathable soft shell fabric with elasticated panels. SRP: £199.99 Contact: 01256 704909 keisapparel.co.uk
CRUZTOOLS TOOLS FOR KTM This Cruztools set includes only those sizes required for KTM bikes, with particular attention paid to the Adventure and Duke models. It comprises locking pliers, a six-in-one screwdriver, hex and star wrenches, and a combination wrench. All the tools “This kit is designed specifically are lifetime guaranteed. SRP: £80.03 for work on KTM Duke Contact: 01306 885111 and Adventure models” venhill.co.uk
TORROT S12 CHILDREN’S SUPERMOTO Imported by Dualways, the supermoto-style S12 is designed for riders aged six to nine. It is supplied with road-type tyres — plus a free set of motocross wheels and tyres if bought prior to the end of the year. The S12 has an adjustable power output from 600w to 1,500w, which can be regulated manually or via a USB/computer. It has a top speed of 52kph, and is powered by a LiMnCo lithium battery. All the Torrot kids’ models can be equipped with a wireless controller. SRP: £1,899 Contact: 01623 708607 dualways.com
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P014021_Prods_dB.indd 17 06/12/2017 22:36 NEW PRODUCTS: The latest stock items for showroom and workshop
LUCAS OIL SALES DISPLAY UNIT Lucas Oil has developed a new point-of-sale display unit that contains more than 250 additives, oils, greases and motorcycle care products. Typical stands feature a total of 84 bottles or cartons. Products include Motorcycle Oil Stabilizer for enhanced engine protection, Upper Cylinder Lubricant to restore power and increase MPG, DOT4 Synthetic Clutch and Brake Fluid, plus 30 popular mineral and synthetic oil specifications. Cost: £Phone Contact: 08081003259 lucasoil.co.uk
ROOF BOXXER CARBON Roof’s Boxxer Carbon has a multi-composite shell and convertible jet/full-face design, which has an automatic locking mechanism and push-button release. It weighs 1,550g (100g less than the “Roof’s Boxxer Carbon is 100g Boxer V8) and is available in sizes XS, S, M57, M58, L, XL and lighter than the Boxer V8” XXL, in colours matte black, gloss black, white and yellow. SRP: £395 Contact: 01778 349333 neodistribution.co.uk
FASST COMPANY IMPACT MOTO PEGS Fasst Company has introduced these new footpegs for adventure bikes, claiming to provide “the performance of an off-road platform-style footpeg with the smoothness of a rubber-covered peg”. A thick layer of elastomer is added to the underside of the metal cleat, ruling out metal-to-metal contact and damping vibration. All Impact Moto Pegs have a black body with the option of orange, red, yellow, white or blue rubber. SRP: £259.99 Contact: 01280 848426 atvsonly.co.uk
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P014021_Prods_dB.indd 18 06/12/2017 22:36 WK 650MT ABS The new WK 650MT is Euro 4 compliant and is described as “an excellent all-rounder, great for everything from everyday commuting to long distance touring.” It features Bosch fuel injection, J.Juan brakes, Continental ABS, Metzeler tyres, LED lights and indicators, height adjustable screen, plus dual USB ports for charging your mobile phone or sat-nav. Supplied with a two-year warranty. Cost: £5,299 Contact: 01507 523900 wkbikes.com
“The 650MT is an all- rounder, with technical features usually only found on more expensive machines”
SPADA ROUTEMASTER JACKET This jacket has a mixed outer shell construction: polyester softshell fabric, 1680-denier matt, polyester tricot fabric, polyester taslan fabric, polyester hard mesh, and 600-denier polyester fabric. It features hand-warmer pockets, Reissa waterproof membrane, quilt liner, five-piece Tektoform armour, and YKK zippers. SRP: £189.99 Contact: 01384 413841 feridax.com
BIKE IT ALUMINIUM SIGNS These aluminium signs from Bike It are available in a variety of designs and pre-drilled for quick and easy installation. There are 21 different designs to choose from, each one measuring 205 x 290mm. The designs include “Biker Zone Only”; “Beware of the Biker”; “Off Roaders Only”; “Route 66”; and many more. SRP: £9.99 Contact: 023 8065 8700 bikeit.co.uk
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P014021_Prods_dB.indd 19 06/12/2017 22:36 NEW PRODUCTS: The latest stock items for showroom and workshop
KAPPA BLACK LINE LUGGAGE Kappa’s new Garda Black Line range for 2018 uses the Monokey fixing system, and features a black external cover and fibreglass reinforced technopolymer base. The top cases come in 33, 46 and 52L versions. There are two side packs, 33 and 46L. Cost: from £202.99 Contact: 01778 349333 kappamoto.com
BIKE IT PRO RIDGE STAND The Pro Ridge stand has an injection-moulded ABS construction, and features a rubber top mat for good grip, with a cutaway for work access. The tool tray enables the user to keep bolts and tools safe and readily available while working. Side handles allow easy transportation. Available in black, blue, green, red and orange. SRP: £39.99 Contact: 023 8065 8700 bikeit.co.uk
“Pyramid’s hugger for the Triumph Tiger is now available in colour-matched Lucerne Blue and Cranberry Red”
PYRAMID PLASTICS HUGGER FOR TRIUMPH TIGER 800 Pyramid has released new colours for its hugger for the Triumph Tiger 800: Lucerne Blue and Cranberry Red. The hugger fits all models of Tiger 800 (apart from Low) and protects the shock, underside, chain and swingarm. Cost: from £135 Contact: 014276 77990 pyramid-plastics.co.uk
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P014021_Prods_dB.indd 21 06/12/2017 22:37 PRODUCT ROUND-UP: Security
It’s been well documented that motorcycle and moped theft, particularly in big cities such as London, Edinburgh and Birmingham, has reached epidemic levels. What’s being done to tackle it, Lock it, and what can you do to help your customers? mark it,
ith thousands of powered-two- wheelers (PTW) track it stolen in the UK each year, motorbike Wsecurity should be a high priority for any rider. Bikes are stolen by joy riders, stolen to order, or stolen to be broken down as parts, and can often be out of the country before anyone knows they’re may not deter the career criminal, its Be Safe campaign, put into gone. But despite this, research police forces up and down the action earlier this year, portrays indicates that less than half of all country are encouraging riders a message via a short, hard- bikes are protected by bike locks to do their bit to secure their hitting film: “The more visible or any other security devices. machines and help the wider the security, the less visible your There is, of course, a darker campaign of raising awareness. scooter is to thieves: adding side to scooter, motorcycle and The Met Police, with support extra security makes it harder moped related crime, namely, a from the Motorcycle Industry for them to steal.” The campaign rise in associated offences across Association (MCIA) launched encourages riders to layer-up UK cities, particularly London. Operation Venice in 2015. Under their security to reduce their Figures show that over 15,000 this campaign officers conducted bikes’ vulnerability to thieves, scooters, motorcycles and mopeds targeted operations, mass checks focusing primarily on scooter were stolen in the capital city on parked-up mopeds, raids on riders, who are less likely to use within the last year and scooters individuals suspected of stealing strong security products. In many were used in the commission of PTW vehicles or using them to cases, owners have inadequate over 14,000 crimes (rolling 12 commit crimes, had high visibility security or no security at all on months 16th June to 17th May). patrols in key areas and ANPR their scooters, making it easy for While simple security measures deployments. As a follow up, thieves, many of whom are going
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P22-28_SECURITY_dB.indd 22 05/12/2017 23:49 “There is no single fix for the problem of bike theft. Update from Tony Campbell, But the industry has a part to play in encouraging MCIA CEO: riders to use effective security, making thieves’ “The Home Office held a meeting in September which included senior police lives as difficult as possible” officers, ministers, the Crown Prosecution Service, youth services, rider groups and on to use the machines to commit to the technology that allows the industry representatives. The upshot was snatch and robbery offences. chipping of cats and dogs. that ministers acknowledged there is no Operation Soteria is Police single ‘fix’ to the problem of PTW theft, or Industry-standard tagging Scotland’s (Edinburgh Division) any resultant crime facilitated using stolen Backed by the MCIA, Master, response to the rise in motorcycle vehicles. However, we recognise that we do which stands for Motorcycle thefts and antisocial behaviour, need to make it as difficult as possible for and Scooter Tagged Equipment and officers received specialist thieves to succeed, and industry needs to Registration, is the UK’s only Master Security Scheme training play its part in providing the means to secure official and national scheme and to spot stolen motorcycles. bikes and to encourage riders to always since its launch in 2013 has been Elsewhere, following an increase lock them. The MCIA is now part of a Home adopted by major motorcycle in the theft of powered two- Office working party that, along with other manufacturers. There are now wheelers from Birmingham City agencies, will help advise on this problem. over 220,000 Master-tagged Centre during the early part of “We will continue to give police all the machines and this number the summer, a ‘lock it or lose help we can to get the message across that increases each year. Tagging it’ campaign was delivered by the first line of defence is to lock your bike both deters thieves and makes West Midlands Police, again in and use ‘layered’ security. This message securing a conviction easier. The partnership the Master Security was particularly well received following a Master Security Scheme uses a Scheme. Its aim was to encourage campaign in central Birmingham, where the sophisticated array of technology riders to consider additional use of physical security went up from 40 per to mark the motorcycle’s major security when parking in the city’s cent to 90 per cent following a joint campaign component parts, providing theft hotspots. Police and traffic by the West Midlands Police and the Master a unique fingerprint. This is a enforcement staff in Birmingham Security Scheme brand. We will also be layered approach and involves spent weeks identifying looking at how the Master scheme can evolve using a combination of visible and motorcycles and scooters without to incorporate more ‘layers’. concealed elements, including additional security, and left “What is important now is to ensure that hidden datadots, stealth etching reminder letter on bike seats, to ministers understand that riders need street and a number of radio frequency encourage riders to consider extra furniture where they can lock their bikes identification transponders, which measures to deter and slow down and scooters, and that this must be fit for are embedded into parts — similar thieves. purpose.”
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aturally, security place where there is a high risk of measures alone cannot theft, combining the lock with a guarantee a motorcycle, chain is recommended to prevent moped or scooter will not the machine from being carried be stolen but every step away. Ntaken makes it less attractive to Lock-chain combinations are an a thief. There are a good number excellent choice when it comes to of devices and services currently securing motorbikes and scooters. available. There are usually plenty of The U-lock is a design classic attachment options on the wheels when it comes to securing and frame for securing them to a motorbikes, and for good reason. fixed object. A bike that is secured Solid materials and no moving in this way presents a real barrier parts outside the lock mechanism to theft as it cannot simple be are an excellent starting point for picked up and carried away. It’s the strongest resistance possible. also possible to use a combination Brake disc locks are a practical of a brake disk lock and a chain. solution for many motorbikes. And then, of course, there are They are very compact, light and tracking devices to aid recovery. easy to transport. If a motorcycle Here, Trader takes a look at some is to be parked for a long time in a of the best …
FERIDAX T: 01384 413841 Feridax.com
Abus Granit Power 58 The Granit Power 58 features shackle, lock body and supporting elements of locking mechanism made from special hardened steel. 16mm rounded shackle (18mm coating), double-bolted shackle in lock body. ABUS X Plus cylinder for highest protection against manipulations, i.e. lock picking. Supplied with two keys, one LED torch key. Manually operated keyhole cover to protect against dirt and corrosion. Abus code card for additional or replacement keys. Rated to maximum security level 18. SRP: From £227.99 Abus Granit Detecto X-Plus 8008 The Granit Detecto has a 16mm steel bolt. The bolt as well as supporting elements of the locking mechanism are made of special hardened steel. Alarm of at least 100dB that functions based on the Abus 3D detection system, meaning every movement is detected. Different acoustic signals inform about battery, activation and alarm status. Abus X Plus cylinder for highest protection against lock picking. Two keys are supplied with the lock, one is LED lighted. Abus code card for additional or replacement keys. Lock can be transported in locked condition without activating detection system, thanks to automatic brake disc recognition. Rated to maximum security level 18. SRP: £198.99-£261.99 (with chain)
Abus Granit Power Chain 37 14KS Black Loop This 14mm strong loop chain has a fabric sleeve to prevent damage to the motorbike’s paintwork. Double bolted 14mm shackle in the lock body. Cylinder inserted into the padlock from the top for drill-and-pull resistance. Shackle guard protects against attacks with tools. The padlock is coated with a black coating for corrosion resistance, while the chain, shackle and padlock body, together with supporting elements of the locking mechanism, are made of “special hardened” steel. It has an Abus Plus cylinder, which the firm claims offers high protection against lock picking. Two keys are supplied with the lock, one is a LED torch key. Abus code card for additional or replacement key. Rated to maximum security level 20. SRP: £288.99
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P22-28_SECURITY_dB.indd 24 05/12/2017 23:49 DATATAG T: 01784 778310 Datatag.co.uk Datatag Motorcycle Security System/ Master Scheme Unique layered approach to security marking which deters theft and aids recovery. The Master scheme, which is adopted by all major motorcycle brands in the UK, “The Master scheme now provides roadside identification of owner details via 24/7 contact centre. Over 250,000 machines are now protected. Thatcham approved, Secure by Design and supported by protects more than 250,000 the police and Home Office. Features: tamper-evident warning labels, RFID transponder bikes in the UK” combination, UV etches, Microscopic datadots, forensic DNA solution. SRP: £89.99
BIKE TRAC T: 01327 317980 biketrac.co.uk
BikeTrac tracker Owners of this tracker benefit from a 24/7 secure operating centre and dedicated web BikeTrac Hard ground anchor portal and app, providing live text, phone call and email notifications. Users also get Drop forged stainless-steel construction that alerts for low battery voltage and can access and share recently ridden routes. On top benefits from a sleek 20mm case hardened of this, riders can select the ‘Bike Down’ feature, that triggers if the unit detects that shackle. Thatcham Cat 3 approved. Choice of the bike has gone over 80 degrees for a period with the ignition on. It will then notify shackle colours orange, red or green colours. an appointed loved one via text. Awarded Thatcham 6 and 7 ratings. Fixing kit included. SRP: £299 (unit price); subscription costs £9.99 per month SRP: £89.95
BikeTrac grab-bag & chain All-new chain and disc lock kit is the indus- try’s first 10mm Thatcham Cat 3 approved offering. Designed to be fully portable with its own carrying bag and securing strap, the new 10mm reinforced chain is available in two lengths (1.2m and 1.4m) and combined with the included disc lock offers the ability to secure to an immovable object while effectively immobilising the machine too. Features: lightweight at 4.5kg, grab bag for easy transportation, bolt cutter resistant. SRP: from £149.95
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OXFORD PRODUCTS T: 01993 862300 Oxprod.com Oxford Scoot XD5 Disc Lock Oxford Screamer Small, yet tough compact disc lock that will fit all motorcycles XA7 and scooters. The compact design means it will fit all Vespa High security alarm disc lock scooter models, despite the lack of clearance between the with loud 100dB siren to attract brake disc and wheel rim. Twin spar lock chassis for double wanted attention: 7mm hardened strength and cut resistance. Alloy construction with 5mm locking pin. Long life Lithium hardened locking pin. battery (CR2). Motion and shock SRP: £26.99 sensors. Water resistant keyway cover. Three high-security keys. Replacement key service. SRP: £39.99 Oxford HD loop chain Mid-range chain lock, proving to be a popular seller in the Oxford line-up. Light enough to be carried on the motorcycle, but sufficiently secure to deter would-be thieves. Sold with three keys and provided with key replacement service. Hardened 9.5mm square link chain. Tough double locking padlock with hardened steel shackle which doubles as a disc lock. Key dust cover. SRP: from £44.99
MOTOHAUS T: 01256 704909 motohaus.com Xena XX14 disc lock Sold Secure approved with high nickel, stainless-steel mono- block construction, and 120dB alarm. Features; Strong body with a broad fit profile and 14mm double-locking, carbide- reinforced hardened-steel locking pin. Shock and motion sensors trigger a piercing 120dB anti-theft alarm powered by a single CR2 long-life Lithium battery. Self-arming, with no on-off switch, resets automatically to armed mode within 15 seconds. Removable alarm module. SRP: £74.99 FOWLERS PARTS T: 0117 972 5552 fowlersparts.co.uk
Vespa handlebar lock This security product is always available for riders to use wherever they go, as it is kept permanently attached to the scooter. Features: handlebar lock complete with an STS locking system, anti-drill coating, 7mm hardened steel (carbo-nitride) joints, stainless steel internal cable and anti-leverage mount- ing bracket. Will fit most current models from Vespa and Piaggio. SRP: from £126.99
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P22-28_SECURITY_dB.indd 26 05/12/2017 23:49 THE KEY COLLECTION T: 0117 971 9200 thekeycollection.co.uk Gear Gremlin Lancaster chain lock 1.2m-long chain lock. Double protected lock body with hardened steel key door. The locking mechanism is anti- attack and anti-drill with a triple ball bearing locking system. SRP: £39.99
BIKE IT T: 02380 658700 Bikeittrade.com
Mammoth Alarm Disc Lock Mammoth chain & shackle lock Robust disc lock with motion activated alarm. Fits to front or Thatcham approved chain and lock. 12mm square link Cro-Mo steel rear brake disc. Alerts as soon as the bike gets knocked, a is formed into narrow links to provide theft-deterring strength. The 110dB alarm sounds. Mammoth five-minute attack tested – lock body is made from hardened steel and uses a double bearing rated five-star. mechanism and reinforced cylinder plates to make it resistant to SRP: £39.99 drilling and picking. The lock closure shackle also uses hardened Cro- Mo steel. Thatcham approved –category 3 mechanical immobiliser. Available in 1.2 and 1.8 metre lengths. Mammoth five-minute attack tested – rated five-star. SRP: from £79.99
Mammoth ground anchor Heavy-duty ground anchor, manufactured from hardened steel. Rotating head section allows optimum access for chain and ease of use. Suitable for outdoor and indoor use. Mammoth five-minute attack tested – rated five-star. SRP: £59.99 DGUARD In addition to being the world’s first aftermarket emergency eCall System “This concrete- for motorcycles, Dguard also has the ability to track motorcycles via an integral GPS/GSM SIM and a user-friendly mobile phone app. Should a in, heavy-duty bike be involved in a theft, the unit will immediately alert the rider via ground anchor a text message and provide live updates as to the exact whereabouts of the motorcycle. Only available as an authorised installer fit to avoid any has a rotating incorrect installation problems. head” SRP: £499 (plus fitting charge, including SIM subscription)
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DATATOOL T: 07770 303676 (Dave Plummer, brand manager) www.datatool.co.uk
Datatool TrakKing Adventure Building on the success of the original TrakKing product, TrakKing Adventure offers the same Thatcham approved theft monitoring and tracking capabilities but also provides the customer with an on-line record of every journey. TrakKing Adventure logs the speed and location of the bike every 15 seconds and uploads that to the cloud for review. The journey history is then available to view via a secure website or via the smartphone app. “TrakKing logs The product utilises both GPS and Glonass satellite location services to give improved tracking performance in built-up areas. Manufactured in the UK, TrakKing Adventure has a waterproof casing construction and the speed and boasts ultra-low current draw, ensuring it’s suitable for any make or model irrespective of battery capacity. location of the Features: 24/7/365 monitored protection, optional ‘pre-alert’ text message service with five texts per month included, virtually zero current draw when ignition is switched off, 36-month warranty. bike every 15 SRP: £229.00 (plus installation); monitoring subscription: £9.95 per month seconds, with an online record” VE (UK) T: 0115 946 2991 Ve-trade.com
VE-CLM locks VE-CLM stick lock Available for a wide range of automatic Upgrade to work with CLM lock which allows the user scooters and the Vespa PX, the VE-CLM range to secure the scooter to a lamppost or similar. of locks have been designed to offer a high SRP: £48.08 (from) security solution in a compact package. A universal fitment version is also available for VE-CLM chains those machines with no dedicated fitment. VE’s high security chains all The lock is stored around the front of the seat feature a 10mm hardened when not in use. When needed, the rider simply steel chain with armoured unlocks the device and attaches it to the end of padlocks, and are wrapped the handlebars. in a nylon cover to prevent SRP: from £51.84 scratches. The padlock features an anti-drill lock assembly and has a hardened steel shackle. Available in 0.9m, 1.5m and 1.8m lengths. SRP: from £20.96
VE-CLM disc locks VE has a disc lock option to suit most budgets from a simple 5.5mm pin disc lock right the way through to a lock with built- in movement alarm. In most cases, the locks can be stored under the machine’s seat. SRP: from £18.94
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Highlights from Motorcycle Live
The MCIA’s Stevie Muir provides a pictorial round-up of the annual industry showcase, Motorcycle Live
s Trader columnist representing the Motorcycle AIndustry Association columnist, I am taking a month off, recovering from a tremendous, if somewhat tiring, nine days at Motorcycle Live. More than 100,000 bike fans enjoyed what many have hailed the most interactive, entertaining and action-packed Motorcycle Live in the show’s history. Motorcycle Live 2017 was a big success. The organising team
Keen biker James Blunt took time out from his Tour to pop into MCL Live shows were a big draw
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were justifiably proud of the look and feel of the event. Stand build quality was high, with many incorporating a hipster vibe. A record number of the world’s leading manufacturers displayed their new metal, and special features included a 20th- anniversary display of the Yamaha R1 YZF, a full restoration of Kevin Schwantz’s Suzuki RGV500, a celebration of 25 years of the Honda Fireblade and the Harley- Davidson Jumpstart feature. Away from the glitz of the gleaming bikes, there were 10 free-of-charge Bike parking is free, secure and undercover at opportunities for visitors to ride Motorcycle Live, and plenty took advantage of it a bike, and plenty of live and interactive features, The MCIA also uses the show as a central point from which to schedule meetings and regular events. Our member social evening, which was held on the Monday evening, was a once again popular and well attended, as was the AGM and Annual Conference which was CEO Tony Campbell’s first. This year’s conference was held inside the show, after close of business, on the Black Horse Stage. Enough from me … I’ll let the pictures tell the story of a great family day out, with a few unexpected moments thrown in (e.g. Johann Zarco doing an Over 100,000 visitors kept MCL 2017 busy unscheduled backflip!).
The retro look was in evidence at many stands such as this one from Bell helmets
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P029031_Mlive_dB.indd 30 05/12/2017 23:56 Test rides are always popular, boosted by fine weather this year
Motorcycle Live 2018 will take place at The NEC, Birmingham from Saturday the 17th through to Sunday the 25th November There was a good uptake for trying out adventure bikes in a controlled environment
MotoGP rider Johann Zarco couldn’t contain Tony Campbell hosted his first MCIA conference his excitment at being at Motorcycle Live
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P029031_Mlive_dB.indd 31 05/12/2017 23:57 COMPANY UPDATE: AJS Motorcycles Old badge attracts new blood Hampshire-based AJS Motorcycles has been importing Chinese-built lightweight bikes since 1999. It has continued to develop and expand its range over those years and its compact line-up of lower-capacity machines is stronger than ever
f you search the internet for AJS, very appealing, excellent quality, MCT: Many smaller distributors a whole spectrum of motorcycles competitively priced and offer suffered at the beginning of the year Ifrom the last one hundred years the dealer a generous margin. as a result of Euro 4 legislation and or so will pop up. It’s clear then We have worked very hard to low supply. Did you suffer much? that the firm has a golden heritage, support our dealers and this has NB: Yes, we did suffer to some but how does that translate into been acknowledged by our dealers extent. Some models were slow to a thriving modern-day business? voting us Motorcycle Trader reach production in Euro 4 state. AJS was re-started by the late Lightweight Manufacturer of the Fluff Brown in 1974, however, the Year three consecutive years in a MCT: How were you able to keep your new-era Chinese-manufactured row. Since our last interview, our dealers going? AJS machine success story started sales volumes have risen by over NB: We had stocks of derogated back in 1999 when Fluff’s son, and 120 per cent. Euro 3 models and dealers also current MD, Nick Brown started had some stock, but it was the to import a small range of kids’ MCT: When we last met, you were new models that were planned for bikes, before expanding into 50cc still dealing with the same two a spring launch that were hit the custom-styled machines built to Chinese factories you started out hardest. AJS spec. with. Is that still the case? If so, why? It’s been over four years since What attracted you to them and what MCT: Are machine stock levels back on Trader last visited the AJS HQ in keeps you with them? track now? Andover and so a catch up with NB: We are now working with some NB: Yes, now we have good stock company owner Brown was long different factories; however we do levels of all models. overdue. still deal with the two factories we originally started with. One of MCT: With the exception of the Motorcycle Trader: How are things on those factories manufactures the TN250, your range of machines sits the AJS front at the moment? Regal Raptor custom bikes for us, within the sub-125cc sector. Are your Nick Brown: Things are very good the other factory supplies us with machines attracting new riders or at AJS. We have built a great team YB125 engines for our Heritage 125 are you perhaps seeing older riders and we have focused on having range (Cadwell, Tempest Roadster returning to motorcycling but not the right products in our line-up. and Tempest Scrambler). wanting to go down the sportsbike That means products that are route?
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p032034_AJS.indd 32 05/12/2017 23:45 NB: It is interesting; our Heritage come together to present a classic satisfy demand? 125 range attracts all kinds of styled range of motorcycles with an NB: Yes, 99 per cent of parts are riders, young, mature, male and authentic badge. in stock. If we find ourselves in female, first timers and owners of need of a part urgently, we will older AJS bikes that want to stay MCT: Do you have plans to launch ship it from the factory in China by true to the brand but want a lighter, more models under the Cadwell and courier. easier to handle AJS motorcycle. Tempest banner? Any new-for-2018 products in the pipeline? MCT: What are the average trade MCT: The MCIA could be looking at NB: Yes, we do. We have a Tempest margins on machines and parts? changing the way Get On is delivered. Scrambler 125 which will be NB: Average margins for dealers on Has the campaign worked for you at available to dealers from the 2nd complete machines and spare parts all? Are there any changes you’d like of January. We are developing are around 30 per cent. to see implemented? and testing larger capacity models NB: We have not participated in the which we hope to add to our MCT: Do you have any dealer network Get On Campaign. Heritage range. areas you wish to develop further? NB: Yes, we would like more MCT: What is your current machine MCT: Electric bikes are becoming proactive dealers in London and line up? Which segments of the increasingly popular and gaining the South East, Reading, Plymouth, market do you target? wider exposure. Is this a market you Salisbury, Edinburg, Blackpool and NB: We have most sectors covered could tap into? Leicester. at legal learner level. We have NB: We are keeping an eye on this a 50cc geared supermoto, 50cc sector of the market. For sure it is MCT: Finally, which members of the scooters, 125cc scooters, a naked set to grow, as products develop, team are the trade most likely to deal 125 street bike, 125cc custom and prices of petrol motorcycles with? cruisers and the new Heritage 125 and electric motorcycles become NB: For motorcycle sales and range. closer. service, Nick Andrews; Parts and Warranty, Megan Brown; MCT: Which are your most popular MCT: What do you consider to be your Accounts, Lyn Porteous. models? brand/company unique selling points? It’s clear that Brown has NB: Our most popular models so far NB: We listen to our customers; developed the AJS range by have been the Modena 125 1950’s both dealers and end users and listening to both trade and retail styled scooter and the Cadwell 125 work with our dealers to bring customers, rather than adopting Café Racer. We think next year the exciting and affordable high quality a bullish approach; a strategy Tempest Roadster and Tempest products to the market. We aim to that has served him well. With a Scrambler will be catching the support our dealers to achieve their well-grounded range of scooters, Cadwell up. goals rather than hassle them to commuters, custom and supermoto reach our goals. machines, primarily in the 50cc MCT: You’ve released a number of and 125cc bracket, and with a retro-styled models recently. Is there MCT: What is your after-sales policy? slowly growing larger model growing interest in this niche market? NB: All end customers are selection for riders wanting to stay NB: Yes, the retro scene is huge supported by our dealer network. within the AJS fold post-test, the right now. Motorcycling is All motorcycles are to be serviced future looks strong for the marque. extremely fashionable and cool. as per our service schedule. “The strength of the modern This shows with popular leisure We offer a one-year parts and AJS brand at trade level is in the venues too such as Ace Café and labour warranty. Warranties are personal service we offer our The Bikeshed. Many fashion transferable to second owners. Any dealers. You simply have to offer clothing manufacturers are also warranty that includes labour is the best possible service and back keen to use motorcycles in their to be performed by the supplying it up. And that’s what we try very advertising material. This is all dealer. Warranty parts can be hard to do,” concluded Brown. good news for the motorcycle supplied to non AJS dealers at our industry. The extra value we can discretion. Contact: AJS Motorcycles add, is our AJS brand name. The T: 01264 352712 AJS brand and retro theme really MCT: Does your spare parts stock www.ajsmotorcycles.co.uk.
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Latest bikes from the AJS stable are the Clubman Cadwell and the Tempest 125 Roadster.
Temptest 125 Roadster Cadwell Clubman 125 Built on the Cadwell platform and using the same, well-liked F28/ The Cadwell is designed to take riders back to a time when motor- YB engine, this Euro-4 compliant, retro-styled lightweight carries a cycles were built for fun, where British bikes ruled and rock ‘n’ roll modest suggested retail price of just £2199.00. was the language of youth.
Specifications; The new Clubman model has the revered features of the classic Engine type: F28/YB 4-stroke, OHC, air cooled, single cylinder Cadwell but also has upside-down front suspension, piggy-back al- Displacement: 124cm³ loy rear shocks, side number boards, a special solo seat with white Bore x Stroke: 54mm x 54mm piping and black anodised billet alloy clip-on handle bars. Max. power: 7.1Kw @ 8,500 rpm Max torque: 9.5 Nm @ 6,500 rev/min The AJS Cadwell recaptures the spirit of the Café Racer genre and Fuel system: Electronic Fuel Injection is equally at home in the city or out on the open road. Fuel tank capacity: 16L Transmission: five-speed, chain drive Available in traditional AJS black with gold livery. Euro 4 compli- Unladen mass: 124kg ant with a suggested retail price of £2699.00 plus OTR. Max laden mass: 274kg Max load: 150kg Starter: electric and kick Brakes: front single disc/ rear disc (Combined Braking System) Wheels: Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 Seat height: 780mm Length: 2040mm Width: 800mm Height: 1110mm Wheelbase: 1330mm Max Speed: (approx): 60mph
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p032034_AJS.indd 34 05/12/2017 23:45 ON CHINA: David McMullan Two’s company: the beloved joint venture More and more Chinese bike makers are signing joint venture deals with foreign partners. David McMullan assesses the history and outlook of this trend
ecently, respected Austrian V-twin bike patented by Longjia. and recruit experienced technical motorcycle manufacturer KTM The cooperation between staff, retaining the Italian heritage Ragreed to a joint venture with Chongqing giant Loncin and BMW and quality. Shineray has also its longstanding Chinese partner has been one of the more successful purchased a Husqvarna factory, CF Moto. The partners have agreed and long-term partnerships. In 2011, which used to belong to the BMW to the cooperation with a mind to BMW began using Rotax instead of Group pre KTM Group acquisition. developing motorcycles for domestic Loncin motors in its G650GS model, The latter decided to cease operating and global markets. In this venture, and has since moved its business in Italy. designated CFMoto-KTMR2R, CF to Loncin in China as a cost-saving On 4th July 2014, Lifan entered Moto will hold the majority of the measure. On 12th March 2015, into an agreement with Italian shares with KTM holding 49 per cent. Loncin and BMW signed a new motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta Through the years, many agreement to make a 350cc water- to become sole MV distributor in Chinese motorcycle manufacturers have secured with famous global motorcycle companies technological “Chinese giant Qianjiang took over Italian marque partnership, brand takeovers and Benelli in an historically bold move. This takeover agreements to open dealerships in China. caused a stir across industry board rooms” In 2005 Chinese motorcycle manufacturing giant Qianjiang took cooled scooter for BMW. The scooter China. Lifan currently has a number over Italian marque Benelli. For complies with BMW’s standards and of Agusta models, including the Qjiang this move was invaluable in Euro 4, and is sold on BMW’s global F4 RR model, on show at selected raising brand awareness domestically markets with an output of around dealerships. and internationally. Even the 15,000 units. Many Chinese companies have big-name Chongqing motorcycle Zongshen has a long history of partnered with the big Japanese companies had not made so bold a partnerships with foreign motorcycle companies, including: Jialing- move. This takeover was the cause manufacturers. For many years, the Yamaha, Jianshe-Yamaha, of many boardroom meetings in the company has been making scooters Qinqi-Suzuki, Sukida-Honda, and industry as company chiefs discussed for Piaggio at its Foshan, Guangdong Wuhan-Honda. These partnerships ways to emulate Qjiang’s coup. This plant. In the early 2000s, an are generally made to expand the team-up is the latest in a long run, agreement with Harley-Davidson Japanese company’s market share in which started with that between was rejected as Zongshen discovered China and have very little effect on Jialing and Yamaha. that Harley wanted a bit too much the export market. For the last few years the Chinese control. In recent months, I have As we can see, the Chinese manufacturer Longjia has been reported the deal between Zongshen motorcycle industry has been aided branding some of its export models and Norton, which have signed a 20- through the years, technologically Italjet. Longjia has become one of the year agreement for Norton to supply and financially, by international more progressive Chinese motorcycle Zongshen with 650cc engines. expertise. This will continue for as manufacturers, reflected in its more In 2014, off-road specialist long as companies prefer drafting in recent models including the Italjet Shineray bought defunct Italian help from outside — taking the easy Buccaneer. The Italjet Buccaneer 250i manufacturer SWM so as to option — rather than developing is a V-twin engine patented Italjet revitalise the brand. The plan was to advanced research and development Buccaneer 250i; Quarter Liter uses a build a state-of-the-art headquarters centres independently.
David McMullan is an expert on the Chinese motorcycle industry: chinamotorcyclenews.com
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p035_china_dB.indd 35 06/12/2017 23:15 EVENT REVIEW: 2017 Apico Two-Stroke Festival Long live the two-stroke It’s claimed the UK’s passion for two-strokes is stronger than ever, and spreading abroad. Trader discusses with Dave Willet, self-appointed ‘champion of the working-class rider’
ack in the mid-to-late 2000s, stroke fanatic and former British Return of the Smokers largely thanks to increasingly champion of the discipline, dug Willet broke the mould with Bstringent ecological laws, the deep and invested in his dream of that ambitious move back in the majority of manufacturers turned running a two-stroke-only event, summer, so much so that a number to developing environmentally- the first of its kind to be held since of other British motocross race friendly four-stroke technology. 2009. rade distributor Apico was series events are now embracing This effectively sealed the sorry quick to recognise the benefits of two-strokes and including stand- fate of the much-loved and raucous being involved, in what it believed alone classes for the smouldering two-stroke. Devotees of two-stroke to be a much-wanted re-emerging fraternity. Willet believes that, motocross felt side-lined as they sector, and became title sponsor. with his insider-knowledge and were increasingly forced to race the The team at Apico are massive support of his fellow two-stroke- more expensive and maintenance- two-stroke fans and so wanted to loving peers, he is ahead of the heavy four-strokes. support an event devoted to grass game and, with the first one That all changed earlier this roots riders. under his belt, he is determined year when Dave Willet, a two- to channel his passion into 2018,
Inaugural Two-Stroke Festival gets under way
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p036037_2-stroke_dB.indd 36 06/12/2017 22:43 when he intends to run a three- round championship, dedicated to two-strokes, each running over a two-day weekend, in the north and south of the country. Here, Willet reflects on how two-stroke sport hit a steady decline, talks of his 2017 event and his future ambition: “Back in the late 2000s, the survival of the two-stroke depended on four-strokes, and they had to join forces. I can remember back in the day when the two-stroke championship was combined with the Redbull Pro Dave Willet (centre) and his team of ‘grafters’ Nationals. I’ll never forget the disgusted look on the faces of the true and loyal two-stroke riders bug back in a rider’s life. and fans when they heard the four “No one likes a boring “At our event at Sellindge in bangers racing around; it was a Kent, we had over 150 riders pretty bitter pill to swallow. person, so why would supporting the event and there “Now, though, it’s a little they like a boring bike? were a lot of modern 125/250 twos. different, as twin-shocks are After the event, my incredible team massive in the UK, as is the Two-strokes give riders were buzzing, as we had so many Evo scene, the vibe is awesome. the MX bug back” words of support and thanks from It’s a bit of a role reversal in a the riders and their families. It was way, as a lot of motocross race the biggest two-stroke-only event organisers are including at least making up the numbers, and we in the UK and we had people travel one two-stroke class, simply also attracted new blood. from all over the place including because they need them to keep “I’m a fan of all-things bike and the Isle of Man, Ireland, the West their events going. However, it’s my passion for two-strokes isn’t Country, and from up north. an afterthought really and just to just because they’re cool, or cheap We did things differently too by make up numbers to pay for the to run, it’s about more than that. giving a return to the riders who event. I took a massive risk by Anyone can work on the bikes. supported the festival. When they investing heavily in setting out to You can go spend time in your entered the event, they received a make a two-stroke festival stand garage pimping them up and take discount voucher which they could on its own feet and, luckily enough, satisfaction in the end result. Let’s use against purchases of selected I had the support from the grass face it, no-one is interested in a Apico and DEP products, to name roots of the sport. Some of the boring person, so why would they a few. We also offered prize money old hardcore die-hard two-stroke be interested in a boring bike? and we plan to increase that for riders came out of retirement, It’s all about the adrenaline fix 2018. saying there was nothing worse and I’ve witnessed first-hand how “The plan now is for three than feeling like they were just riding a two-stroke puts the MX two-day rounds which honestly, doesn’t make financial sense. We can do one event and easily cover our costs but, we want to travel to new tracks and around the country to show we are willing to put in the effort others don’t. Our aim is to build a championship for the grass roots of the sport, the working-class man. We want to keep it simple and, in short, that’s two-strokes!” Willet and crew have a number of opportunities open for members of the trade keen to engage with the resurgent two-stroke Apico was quick to get on board with the festival movement. to gain exposure among two-stroke fans www.2strokefestival.com.
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p038039_Trademart DEC.indd 39 06/12/2017 22:58 BUSINESS JOURNAL: Monitoring communications Drawing a line between vigilance and snooping
A recent ruling in Europe has underlined the risk associated with monitoring employees’ communications. Mark Stevens examines the details
recent decision by the Grand various decisions in Romania and monitoring activities he was Chamber of the European in the European courts, the Grand subject to. A Court of Human Rights has Chamber of the ECHR determined In the UK, the monitoring of brought the question of employee that Bărbulescu’s private life employees is heavily regulated monitoring into sharp relief. The and correspondence had been by existing legislation, which case, Barbulescu v Romania, infringed. places limitations on the examined the ability of employers The Grand Chamber decision in powers of employers to monitor to monitor their employees’ work Barbulescu v Romania highlights their employees’ private email accounts and, in particular, the fine balance between an communications, including the the extent to which employers can employee’s reasonable expectation Data Protection Act 1998. The check whether employees are using of privacy and an employer’s decision reinforced that employers email accounts for solely work- right to check the activities of must provide a legitimate reason related purposes. those working for them. It was to justify the monitoring of an Mr Bărbulescu was dismissed not sufficient for the employer to employee’s communications. This by his employer for unauthorised simply inform the employee that requires some form of assessment personal use of the internet. The there was an internet usage policy to be in place. dismissal arose as a result of in place. The Grand Chamber The importance of an allegation that Bărbulescu had found that the employee should assessment can also be found in been using a Yahoo messenger also have been made aware of the Information Commissioner’s account while at work. Following the extent and nature of the ‘Employment Practices Code’ in
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p040043_Bus Journal_dB.indd 40 06/12/2017 00:04 the UK. The Code recommends “Employers must be able to show that they that employers carry out an impact assessment, taking into account have achieved a balance between protecting factors such as the purpose behind the monitoring and any benefits or workers’ privacy and protecting the adverse effects that arise from this interests of the business” monitoring. Ultimately, employers must be satisfied that they have achieved or testing is included in a policy employers should be particularly the correct balance between given to all staff. Any testing wary, as monitoring movements protecting workers’ privacy and requires employees’ consent. when the vehicle is being used the interests of the business. Employers whose staff work privately will rarely (if ever) be Carrying out an impact assessment off-site may find it particularly justified. in relation to communications difficult to know the exact Monitoring employees can monitoring, backed up by a policy, movements of their employees take place in a variety of ways is one way in which employers during their working hours. and employers should carefully can demonstrate that they have Improvements in technology have consider which form of monitoring achieved this. made employee accountability is necessary for their business, Employers have a responsibility in the workplace much easier. without being unnecessarily to look after the wellbeing, health Businesses that rely on employees intrusive to the privacy of staff. and safety of employees while driving vehicles may find this kind Carrying out impact assessments is they are in the workplace, and this of technology particularly useful. often a useful way of determining duty may extend to ensuring that GPS, for instance, will highlight whether the monitoring is truly employees are not misusing drugs if drivers are diverting from their justifiable. or alcohol. The extent to which planned routes or if there is traffic Case law such as Barbulescu v employers will need to monitor preventing them from reaching Romania clearly demonstrates that their employees’ use of alcohol or their destination. If employers do the courts take the privacy of staff indeed drugs, will depend on the intend to monitor vehicles they in the workplace very seriously. particular environment in which should ensure that they provide Do not take undue risks, as the the business is based. a policy setting out the nature hazards are serious. In order Employers may want to consider and extent of the monitoring. to reduce the risk of employee whether it is necessary to carry out Employers should satisfy complaints, employers should try drug screening or alcohol testing. themselves that their employees to be transparent and honest with This will of course only be relevant are aware of the policy that is in employees about any monitoring to in particular industries, however, place, what information is recorded which they are subject. for those where this is likely to be and the purpose for that recording. an issue then employers should Where the vehicle is used for Mark Stevens is an associate at Veale ensure that reference to screening both private and business use, Wasbrough Vizards. ■ Don’t let employees take you for a ride Fraud committed by someone from within a firm’s own staff is more common than you might think. Here, Adam Bernstein explains how to guard against ‘the enemy within’
t’s bad enough losing out to theft — staff — commit criminal acts trading history, sometimes to the committed by customers and against their employer. According point of bringing the business to its I third-party criminals, but it can to Action Fraud, nearly one in five knees. leave a particularly nasty taste in small businesses will have been In March 2010, The Journal the mouth when those most trusted defrauded at some point in their reported that a 21-year-old garage
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p040043_Bus Journal_dB.indd 41 06/12/2017 00:04 BUSINESS JOURNAL: Internal fraud
Knights of Newcastle was put out of business after a trusted “No one person should have sole control over employee, Colin Prudham, used the payments system or the ability to authorise the company computer to print off 419 fake MOT test certificates. The payments above a given amount. All invoices fraud earned Prudham £12,500. In should be checked too” February 2011, a former employee in the accounts department was convicted for stealing over £50,000 Everyone from the cleaner to the Firms need to strictly control from Lanehouse Service Station in members of the board, as well as access to their premises and Weymouth over a six-year period. contractors, should be subject to systems. As soon as an employee The managing director, Peter background checks. leaves the company their access Amery, described Joyce Britnell’s At the very minimum it’s to systems should be terminated actions as a “major betrayal”. important to confirm an immediately. Passwords should There are countless different employee’s identity, date of birth, be changed, passes revoked and ways an employee can abuse residential address, qualifications, possession should be regained of trust. The main forms that firms employment history, criminal company laptops and mobiles. should be on the watch for are: 1. history, and financial background. If a faked history or worse, Procurement fraud: Fraud relating The process can be undertaken as criminality, is suspected, it’s to company purchases of goods, part of the statutory obligation to important to take good legal services or works commissioned. ensure that an employee has the advice with a view to withdrawing Goods are invoiced but not legal right to work in the UK. any employment offer made (or delivered, or are subject to inflated Another option is to ask for dismissing the employee). The prices. 2. Travel and subsistence a current passport and driver’s situation should be reported to fraud: Where employees claim for, licence, birth and marriage the police or, in the case of illegal say, food and mileage not incurred certificates (if a married woman working, to the UK Border Agency. or which is higher than receipts can has changed her name), a recent Processes need to be put in show. 3. Personnel management: bank or utility statement, place so that no one person has Staff on sick leave but certificates or reference numbers sole control over payment systems, moonlighting elsewhere, misuse to check on qualifications, past chequebooks or the ability to of company equipment and time P45 or P60s, as well as data from singly authorise purchases over for private purposes, or the use of Disclosure and Barring Service. a given (low) value. Invoices false references and qualifications. Credit agency Experian offer should be checked to ensure that 4. Exploitation of assets and background checks for those in they are from genuine suppliers; information: The passing of the automotive sector to enable unexpected requests to change internal company information for employers to check on, for example, bank accounts should verified; personal gain. 5. Payment fraud: qualifications and experience. and suppliers should be informed The creation of fake accounts See - http://www.experian.co.uk/ in writing each time a payment is and invoices, the redirection of background-checking/automotive. made. cheques and other payments, or html. At the same time, by signing Lastly, firms should take the processing payments to the up with one of the credit reference steps to destroy any documents fraudulent individual. 6. Receipt agencies – Experian, Equifax or with sensitive information fraud: The theft of inbound monies Callcredit – employers will be able that may allow a fraudster to or where records for monies owed to monitor if employee (or third misuse the corporate identity are altered. 7. False accounting: party) activity has changed the for criminal gain. For paper, this Changing records and accounts to financial status of the business. means acquiring a fine cut cross misrepresent their true value, to Another large step that a shredder, while for data, firms enhance or alter their appearance, business can take to protect its should securely wipe computers to gain funds from a bank, report position is to engender the ethos (physically destroying hard overly high profits or to hide losses. that fraud is not tolerated within drives and USB sticks) while While fraud is an ever-present the business. This starts at the top, factory resetting mobile devices. risk, and a destructive one, with everyone being able to see that At the same time, spend time employers can take preventative the management plays by the same on Companies House and other measures. The first step is to rules that employees have to follow. agencies websites seeking out their proactively check on everyone Policies and procedures need to be online protections. employed by the business, written, but they also need ‘buy-in’ Fraud is an unpleasant fact of especially where they have from employees which requires life, but those firms that remove access to sensitive systems or the consultation. On joining, every the opportunity remove the company bank account. Firms employee should be given an anti- temptation. need to know exactly who they are fraud policy. The key is to remove employing. References should be the belief that criminal actions will Adam Bernstein is a business-to-business sought and followed up with calls. go undetected. literary agent. adambernstein.co.uk ■
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A-Z listings dec2017.indd 65 06/12/2017 22:55 END USER: Mark Williams Electrics for everyone? Having browsed recent sales charts, Mark Williams reconsiders the appeal of electric bikes and scouts around for a model with genuine mass market potential
’ve no idea how many electric were working on will use their Evoke is a manufacturer motorcycles have been sold own battery configuration and you’ve probably never heard of, I in the UK. The only clue is in final drive arrangement. but the fact that it’s Chinese and the monthly MCIA sales figures, Indeed, more and more owned by iPhone maker Foxconn traditionally a litany of gloom. mainstream manufacturers are should excite your interest. Last Two categories continue to using the custom approach as year Evoke shifted just 120 of show a rise, namely ‘Other’ and a precursor to expanding their its Urban S model, but sales this ‘Unspecified’, which apparently serious model ranges. Yamaha’s year are expected to top 2,000 include electrics. So it would seem Shed-Built skunk works, Ducati’s and the new Urban Classic, which that e-bikes are slowly gaining mega successful Scrambler, claims a top speed of over 80mph acceptance among a community Triumph’s own iteration of the and an urban range of 120-plus still thoroughly wedded to the Scrambler and Bobber, and now miles, should help to exceed that infernal (sic) combustion engine Norton with its recently unveiled in 2018. Evoke is assiduously — the bigger and more powerful 650cc Urban Tacker. maintaining a $10,000 (about the better. Ally this to the fact that several £7,580) retail price ceiling — Up to the end of October this of the major manufacturers about the cost of BMW’s F800R, year, a total of 754 ‘Other’ mopeds are already offering electric a KTM 690 Duke or a Suzuki had been sold, representing a ‘concept models’, such as BMW’s GSX-S750. year-on-year rise of 14.8 per cent C-Evolution, and quite apart Of course, with dubious range from the 657 that went out the door last year. This figure may “Evoke’s new Urban Classic e-bike is built by very well include the pedelecs, i.e. electric bicycles, so it’s Chinese iPhone maker Foxconn, claims a top speed unclear how much this should of 80mph, a 120-mile range, and costs £7,580” hearten prospective electric bike dealers. Meanwhile, in October a massive 18 ‘Unspecified’ proper from the numerous pedelec claims and seriously scarce motorcycles were sold, compared manufacturers, brands like Zero charging facilities, never mind to just seven in October 2016, a and Bultaco have to be reckoned the fact that we want motorcycles whopping 157 per cent increase. with as the public groundswell of to sound like motorcycles, But before you get too excited, anti-fossil fuel opinion gathers large-scale public acceptance the year-on-year totals aren’t so momentum. of electric bikes is still a very uplifting — 19.4 per cent down, at Zero is currently offering a long way off. As of now, Evoke a mere 129 units. practical urban/suburban model doesn’t have a distributor in the Still, the world of motorbikery, with an alleged 75-mile range UK but its Urban Classic, while or at least its media arm, gets and 4.7-hour recharge time — the bearing some signs of a hastily animated by the idea of battery snappily named DS/ZFS6.5 — for finished show model, is based bikes, and I sort of understand around £10k. While unashamed on proven technology: 42mm why. Just the other week I was exotica like Energica’s 150mph, USD forks, nicely pleated seat, visiting a well-established £27,900 Ego and the bizarre- claimed 125,000-mile range, custom bike builder who’s looking Lito Sora tagged at etc. Surely it can’t be too long recently expanded to embrace £59,000 are clearly aimed at before some canny entrepreneur the development of a low-rider posho biker boys, a modestly does the deal that brings the that uses a proprietary electric launched newbie at November’s first truly affordable electric motor already employed by EICMA wing-ding might very well middleweight into our showrooms a small, specialist European prove the turning point the sector and meaningfully into the sales manufacturer. The prototype they desperately needs. charts.
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 66 06/12/2017 23:16 TheThe essential essential guide guide to to the the motorcycle motorcycle trade trade and and industry industry NewNew Vehicle Vehicle Registration Registration Statistics Statistics in in the the UK UK for for 01 SEPTOCT -- 31 30 OCTSEPT 2017 2017
HighestHighest registering registering RegistrationsRegistrations by by Style Style 2017 2017 vs vs 2016 2016 modelmodel this this month month withinwithin each each style style MOPEDSMOPEDS OctSept 2017 2017 Oct Sept 2016 2016 % % Change Change 20172017 YTD YTD 20162016 YTD YTD % % Change Change LexmotoLongjia LJ50FMR50 QT-3L WY 50Echo QT-58 50 64 82 SCOOTERSCOOTER 569728 717 940 -20.6 -22.6 5,148 4,578 6,708 5,991 -23.3-23.6 LexmotoLexmoto Hunter Hunter 50TD 50TD 50Q 50Q 25 52 OTHEROTHER 77154 65 114 18.5 35.1 754 677 657 592 14.814.4 TOTALTOTAL MOPEDS MOPEDS 646 882 782 1,054 -17.4 -16.3 5,902 5,255 7,365 6,583 -19.9-20.2
MOTORCYCLESMOTORCYCLES Oct Sept 2017 2017 Oct Sept 2016 2016 % % Change Change 20172017 YTD YTD 20162016 YTD YTD % % Change Change YamahaHonda MT-09CRF1000 Tracer 121665 ADVENTUREADVENTURE SPORT SPORT 1,153 2,624 1,005 2,413 14.7 8.7 16,510 15,357 16,283 15,278 1.40.5 HondaTriumph CMX500 Bonneville Rebel Bobber 77 99 CUSTOMCUSTOM 644847 744 1,020 -13.4 -17.0 7,360 6,716 8,947 8,203 -17.7-18.1 HondaHonda CB125F CB125F 168 251 NAKEDNAKED 1,8813,577 2,255 4,711 -16.6 -24.1 27,631 25,750 30,688 28,433 -10.0-9.4 HondaHonda PCX125 PCX125 244 333 SCOOTERSCOOTER 1,5302,165 2,263 3,405 -32.4 -36.4 16,270 14,740 22,848 20,585 -28.8-28.4 KawasakiKawasaki Z1000SX Ninja 650 39103 SPORT/TOURSPORT/TOUR 140308 140 705 0.0-56.3 2,733 2,593 3,654 3,514 -25.2-26.2 YamahaYamaha YZFR125 YZFR125 ABS ABS 70102 SUPERSPORTSUPERSPORT 527959 656 1,572 -19.7 -39.0 8,589 8,062 11,574 10,918 -25.8-26.2 BMWBMW R1200RT R1200RT 53 60 TOURINGTOURING 177284 154 307 14.9 -7.5 2,109 1,932 2,153 1,999 -2.0-3.4 KTMHonda 300 CRF250LA EXC TPI 40 54 TRAIL/ENDUROTRAIL/ENDURO 616 482 519 674 18.7 -28.5 4,960 4,344 5,514 4,995 -10.0-13.0 UNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED 1830 7 37 157.1 -18.9 129 111 160 153 -19.4-27.5 TOTALTOTAL M/CYCLES M/CYCLES 6,686 11,276 7,743 14,844 -13.7 -24.0 86,291 79,605 101,821 94,078 -15.3-15.4
SUMMARYSUMMARY OctSept 2017 2017 Oct Sept 2016 2016 % % Change Change 20172017 YTD YTD 20162016 YTD YTD % % Change Change TotalTotal Scooters Scooters 2,143 2,946 3,028 4,416 -29.2 -33.3 21,877 19,733 30,166 27,138 -27.5-27.3 TotalTotal Mopeds, Mopeds, M/Cs M/Cs 5,263 9,281 5,567 11,586 -5.5 -19.9 71,036 65,773 79,844 74,277 -11.0-11.4 && Tricycles Tricycles TOTALTOTAL REGS REGS 7,40612,227 8,595 16,002 -13.8 -23.6 92,913 85,506 110,010 101,415 -15.5-15.7
HighestHighest registering registering RegistrationsRegistrations by by Engine Engine Band Band 2017 2017 vs vs 2016 2016 modelmodel this this month month ENGINEENGINE BAND BAND Oct Sept 2017 2017 Oct Sept 2016 2016 % % Change Change 20172017 YTD YTD 20162016 YTD YTD % % Change Change LexmotoLongjia LJ50FMR50 QT-3L WY 50Echo QT-58 50 64 82 0-50cc0-50cc 656900 790 1,073 -17.0 -16.1 6,023 5,366 7,508 6,718 -19.8-20.1 HondaHonda PCX125 PCX125 244333 51-125cc51-125cc 2,7643,606 4,008 5,672 -31.0 -36.4 27,568 24,804 41,227 37,219 -33.1-33.4 HondaKawasaki CMX500 Ninja Rebel650 77103 126-650cc126-650cc 1,3991,951 1,210 2,617 15.6 -25.4 15,089 13,690 16,847 15,637 -10.4-12.5 YamahaHonda MT-09CRF1000 Tracer 121 665 651-1000cc651-1000cc 1,3763,268 1,224 3,225 12.4 1.3 24,761 23,385 24,321 23,097 1.81.2 MultipleBMW R1200GS items 98285 OverOver 1000cc 1000cc 1,2112,502 1,363 3,415 -11.2 -26.7 19,472 18,261 20,107 18,744 -3.2-2.6 TOTALTOTAL REGS REGS 7,40612,227 8,595 16,002 -13.8 -23.6 92,913 85,506 110,010 101,415 -15.5-15.7
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