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EST 1895 MOTORCYCLE DECEMBER 2017 The EssentialTRADER Guide to the Motorcycle Trade and Industry ■ www.motorcycletrader.net TWO-STROKE MX REVIVAL We meet the man devoted to smokers TORROT ATVS New three-strong range of electric quads LOCKS & CHAINS Round-up of the best theft deterrents MOTORCYCLE LIVE REVIEW Show highlights BOSS OR BIG BROTHER? Tackling the minefield of staff monitoring HIGH QUALITY ITALIAN The latest.... 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October 2017 WMD 7 www.motorcycletrader.net • December 2017 03 contents 3&4.indd 3 06/12/2017 23:47 www.rockoil.com H I G H P E R F O R M A N C E L U B R I C A N T S rockoil.lubricants rockoilnews For details on our range of motorcycle products T: 01925 636191 E: [email protected] Made in the UK 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. www.motorcycletrader.net • December 2017 05 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. 06 December 2017 • www.motorcycletrader.net p005011_news_dB.indd 6 06/12/2017 22:38 HEADLIGHTS PLASTIC KITS ALL MODELS AND COLOURS IN STOCK HANDGUARDS SLIDERS & GUIDES CALL OR ORDER ONLINE 01597 822666 [email protected] www.oro2u.com World Class Suspension • 45,000 parts for 10,000 bikes • Carriage free above £100 ex VAT • Pre 10am delivery available ROAD SPORTS SCOOTER UK’S BIGGEST STOCKIST brake evolution PreloadRebound Adjustment NEXT DAY delivery as standard www.wmd-online.com Tel:01273 595746 www.motorcycletrader.net • December 2017 07 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 08 December 2017 • www.motorcycletrader.net 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 areain 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.