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4 PAGE FC MAR19_dB.indd 1 04/03/2019 11:23 The essential guide to the motorcycle trade and industry New Vehicle Registration Statistics in the UK for 01 JANUARY - 31 JANUARY 2019
Highest registering Registrations by Style 2019 vs 2018 model this month within each style MOPEDS Jan 2019 Jan 2018 % Change 2019 YTD 2018 YTD % Change Lexmoto Echo 50 53 SCOOTER 270 347 -22.2 270 347 -22.2 Yamaha YM 50-10 RE 17 OTHER 94 69 36.2 94 69 36.2 TOTAL MOPEDS 364 416 -12.5 364 416 -12.5
MOTORCYCLES Jan 2019 Jan 2018 % Change 2019 YTD 2018 YTD % Change Honda CRF1000 158 ADVENTURE SPORT 948 801 18.4 948 801 18.4 Honda CMX500 Rebel 37 CUSTOM 362 347 4.3 362 347 4.3 Honda CB650R 80 NAKED 1,453 1,493 -2.7 1,453 1,493 -2.7 Honda PCX125 227 SCOOTER 1,433 1,040 37.8 1,433 1,040 37.8 Kawasaki Z1000SX 34 SPORT/TOUR 109 113 -3.5 109 113 -3.5 Lexmoto LXR125SY 57 SUPERSPORT 333 395 -15.7 333 395 -15.7 BMW R1250RT 37 TOURING 102 130 -21.5 102 130 -21.5 Husqvarna TE 300 105 TRAIL/ENDURO 805 683 17.9 805 683 17.9 UNSPECIFIED 1 3 -66.7 1 3 -66.7 TOTAL M/CYCLES 5,546 5,005 10.8 5,546 5,005 10.8
SUMMARY Jan 2019 Jan 2018 % Change 2019 YTD 2018 YTD % Change Total Scooters 1,723 1,408 22.4 1,723 1,408 22.4 Total Mopeds, M/Cs 4,212 4,050 4.0 4,212 4,050 4.0 & Tricycles TOTAL REGS 5,935 5,458 8.7 5,935 5,458 8.7
Highest registering Registrations by Engine Band 2019 vs 2018 model this month ENGINE BAND Jan 2019 Jan 2018 % Change 2019 YTD 2018 YTD % Change Lexmoto Echo 50 53 0-50cc 374 423 -11.6 374 423 -11.6 Honda PCX 125 227 51-125cc 2,171 1,882 15.4 2,171 1,882 15.4 Husqvarna TE300 105 126-650cc 1,494 1,279 16.8 1,494 1,279 16.8 Honda CRF1000 158 651-1000cc 972 917 6.0 972 917 6.0 BMW R1250GS 115 Over 1000cc 924 957 -3.4 924 957 -3.4 TOTAL REGS 5,935 5,458 8.7 5,935 5,458 8.7
New Motorcycle registration statistics supplied by The Motor Major manufacturers by UK powered two wheeler market Cycle Industry Association. For brand this month background information more detailed information about No. of motorcycles in use; the motorcycle market please Honda 1,496 (2014) 1.24 million (2015) 1.25 million contact: KTM 589 (2016) 1.27 million (2017) 1.26 million Yamaha 535 Motorcycle rider test passes; Motorcycle Industry Association BMW 403 (2014/15) 34.5 thousand (2015/16) 37.9 thousand 1 Rye Hill Office Park Lexmoto 356 (2016/17) 40.6 thousand (2017/18) 40 thousand Triumph 293 Birmingham Road Total distance travelled by motorcycle; Husqvarna 256 Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9AB (2014/17) 4.6 billion km (2.8 billion miles) Kawasaki 231 T: 02476 408000 Harley-Davidson 225 W: www.mcia.co.uk Piaggio 197 E: [email protected]
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BRING IT ON FOR BEN LATEST TRADE & Ben, the automotive industry charity, is inviting the industry to “Bring It On 4 Ben” and take on fundraising challenges. The charity INDUSTRY NEWS is calling on automotive industry people to challenge themselves, their friends and colleagues to ‘bring it on’ and raise money for their industry charity. There are 18 different challenges available, Yamaha UK appoints including skydive, trekking to a lost city, scaling a mountain or running a marathon. For more details, visit: Potski PR www.ben.org.uk/bringiton4ben Potski Media to deliver social media and PR support
Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., Branch UK has contracted Leicestershire- DAKAR SUCCESS based PR agency Potski Media to work across its social media and PR FOR MOTOREX platforms. The account will be headed up by experienced journalist and Motorex is celebrating its motorcycle PR expert Andy Downes. Downes is joined in the growing sponsored riders having dominated Potski Media team by Oli Rushby, who started at Potski Media earlier in the 2019 Dakar Rally. The Swiss February 2019. oil and lubricant supplier filled the Yamaha Motor UK marketing manager Jeff Turner: “We have a long top-five places. The 41st running of relationship with many of the Potski Media team and have seen the the race was held entirely in Peru, agency develop and grow over the last couple of years. We know Potski and was won by Toby Price, joined Media will become an integral part of our brand, and a partner that on the podium by Mathias Walkner creates opportunities and excitement to further develop the world of and Sam Sunderland — a Motorex Yamaha.” and all-KTM top three. Potski Media owner Marc Potter commented: “Ever since I was a teenager sticking photos of a Yamaha Super Tenere inside my school folder, I’ve had a massive admiration for Yamaha and its range of products. Our aim is to help develop and deliver solutions across Yamaha R&G CATALOGUE Motor UK’s PR, social media and customer experiences to increase the The 2019 R&G catalogue now presence and impact of the Yamaha brand. available online now for dealers “I couldn’t be happier to be working with Yamaha, alongside Andy and and customers to view the whole Oli.” range of R&G products. The 62-page catalogue gives a clear description of each product range and lists the part numbers and machine/model application. View it here: https://bit.ly/2GFXkp2
HJC SIGNS CAL HJC Helmets has reached an agreement with Cal Crutchlow to become his official helmet sponsor for 2019 and 2020 in MotoGP. Crutchlow earned his first MotoGP victory in Brno 2016 at the HJC Helmets Grand Prix Ceské Republiky. This new partnership hopes to see many victories together, perhaps at the HJC Helmets Grand Prix Deutschland in 2019. Yamaha UK has appointed Potski Media
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This is a time of unprecedented different forms of transport, both likely to be key to achieving change in transport, according to passenger and freight, will be key. change, linked with clear goals. Sir Patrick Vallance, government Vallance said: “Transport is This means that the potential of Equipment chief scientific adviser — more than just travel, it connects technologies such as self-driving speaking at the launch of the people, places and shapes the way vehicles (be those buses, droids, Foresight Future of Mobility we live. The UK was a pioneer of cars or trains) to support wider Report. The report claims that transport technologies throughout objectives can be realised. Specialists technologies such as self-driving the 19th and 20th centuries, and The report notes that there has and zero-emission vehicles will we can be at the forefront of the been profound social change over TYRE CHANGERS - WHEEL BALANCERS - WORKBENCHES & LIFTS drive innovation in the future. next transport revolution. We must the last 20 years. For example, Behavioural and social sciences grasp the opportunities to fully commuting trips are down 20 per MOT BAYS - DIAGNOSTICS - EXHAUST & FUME EXTRACTION - AIR LINES will be essential to maximise exploit our potential and create a cent per person, shopping trips are WHEEL CLAMPS - WORKSHOP DESIGN - PADDOCK STANDS - OFF-ROAD the impact of these technologies transport system fit for the future.” down 20 per cent per person. Since allowing us to develop a clear Movement of goods continues 2002 the annual distance driven TAILOR-MADE CABINETS & WORKSHOP FURNITURE - COMPRESSORS understanding of how citizens and to be critical to our economy. Two by each car driver is down about GROUNDSMANS EQUIPMENT - GENERAL & SPECIALIST TOOLS businesses make decisions and billion tonnes of goods were moved 12 per cent. The percentage of interact with the transport system. in the UK in 2016, 89 per cent by young people with driving licences AND MORE… The report also finds that the road. There are opportunities out fell between 1992 and 2014 from movement of goods around the to 2040 for technology in freight. 48 per cent to 29 per cent among country is an equally important A growing population and demand 17-20-year olds. This trend of lower consideration. In 2017 logistics for quicker deliveries in narrower car use continues throughout their added £121 billion to the UK windows puts pressure on urban lives. economy and employed 2.5 freight deliveries. This, combined A full copy of the Foresight • Genuine million people. Data will grow in with the changing nature of work, Future of Mobility report can be European importance to 2040. Therefore, increases the number of vans. found at www.gov.uk/government/ the ability to use data to integrate Hard and soft measures are publications/future-of-mobility. Workshop Equipment • Unrivalled Expertise and Service • Ultra-competitive Bullit goes Gulf Pricing + Finance Belgium brand unveils limited editions Deals
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Pictured with the school children: Back row (L-R): Graeme Irwin, Jonathan Rea, Glenn McCormick, Martin Barr; front row (L-R): Cole and Robbie McCullough
four-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea. He was Arenacross provides school joined on the stage by leading World and British motocross outing with a difference contender Martin Barr and the reigning Irish MX2 champ Glenn Belfast kids get chance to learn from the big-ticket event setup McCormick, both of whom are contesting the full 2019 Arenacross Tour series. The Arenacross Tour opened the technology, engineering and The pupils also met the first-ever doors of the SSE Arena, Belfast to mathematics) works to educate Arenacross racing twins. Ten-year- just shy of 200 primary schools young people across the UK and old Robbie and Cole McCullough, as it launched its Arenacross for give insights into alternative from Castlederg, were preparing Schools initiative in January. career opportunities. The children to contest the Youth 65cc class in Pupils aged between eight and 10 were then treated to their very front of their friends and family. attended an interactive day at the own private Freestyle MX show, The boys were joined today by city’s leading venue, getting to see courtesy of the Fix Auto Arenacross their enthusiastic and hollering behind the scenes and learning FMX crew of Dan Whitby, Samson classmates from Edwards Primary about the various intricacies of Eaton and Arran Powley. School, Castlederg. producing a world-class event such The Arenacross for Schools The 2019 Arenacross Tour as Arenacross. session culminated with the concluded in Sheffield on 16th The field trip brought into the involvement of Northern Ireland’s February. For more information, equation how STEM (science, very own motorcycling superstar, visit www.arenacrossuk.com.
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p05-12_news_dB.indd 11 04/03/2019 11:14 NEWS: More at www.motorcycletrader.net – Updated every day R&G celebrates Hampshire-based crash protection manufacturer marks two decades in the business
R&G, the damage protection export/domestic products specialist, is celebrating sales ratio, is 20 years in business this year. To distributed in 56 mark the anniversary, the brand countries and has will be hosting a number of events an annual turnover during the year, including an approaching £8m. exclusive trackday, as well as some Simon Hughes, special celebrations at selected managing director rounds of the Bennetts British of R&G said: Superbike Championship. “We’re incredibly Since launching in 1999, R&G proud to be celebrating our the latest models on the market, has continuously developed 20th anniversary this year. ensuring riders can be protected and pioneered crash protection Our goal has always been to from the moment they ride off the for motorcycles in the UK and provide motorcyclists with forecourt. beyond. Expanding year-on-year, the best crash protection for R&G signed its first international their pride and joy and over the For more information on R&G distributor in 2002 and by 2004 past 20 years our results have products and dealer opportunities, turnover had reached £1m. Now spoken for themselves. We now contact Alan Garrett, UK sales in its 21st year of business, the offer thousands of products for manager, on 01420 89007 or alan. company has reached a 70:30 countless machines, including [email protected]. Bike It to distribute Midland comms Midland communications brand joins Southampton-based distributor
Italian consumer technology specialists CTE International have been operating for more than 45 years with its range of products for the automotive and sports sectors. The company is now focusing its Midland brand on the motorcycle market with a comprehensive range of Bluetooth rider intercoms and communication systems that includes an APP-based product named BTT Button, which allows users to talk to an unlimited group of riders via a simple handlebar-mounted button and Bluetooth connection to any Android of iOS smartphone. Newly launched is the Bike Guardian motorcycle dashcam, which features a loop recording to capture on-road footage. The Midland Bluetooth and camera ranges are a perfect fit for Bike It, slotting in alongside helmet brands such as Airoh. Dealer margins, described as “healthy”, are available, as are a selection of POS materials and dealer stocking plans.
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SDOC100 CORROSION PROTECTANT SDoc claims this spray protects all metal parts and stops corrosion, even in hard-to-reach places. It lubricates and displaces water, suitable for use during the winter lay-up, and shielding metal parts against salt and water damage. Formulated in the company’s German laboratory, it leaves a transparent, protective, self-healing film on the bike’s metal surfaces. Application is simple: spray directly from the WEISE can. Available in 300ml can. SRP: £13.99 MALMO WINTER GLOVES Contact: 01256 704909 New from Weise for this winter, Malmo gloves promise warmth motohaus.com and waterproofing in a light and flexible design. Construction is a mix of full-grain leather on the palm and textile outer shell, with padding at the knuckles, palms, fingers and thumbs. A Chamude overlay panel, complete with silicon print, provides grip on the bars. There is a waterproof, windproof and breathable liner, and insulation is provided by a Thinsulate G60 thermal lining. Available in sizes S-XXXL. SRP: £74.99 Contact: 0117 9719200 thekeycollection.co.uk
MUGELLO CYLINDER KITS FOR LAMBRETTA 200CC ALPINE Mugello cylinder kits promise Lambretta owners performance while retaining a standard cylinder layout. The 200cc Mugello cylinder follows MOTOSAFE EARPLUGS the same lines but adds two extra transfer ports. This layout allows the use Alpine’s earplugs are available in three different versions, to a standard carb and exhaust if required but is best suited to 24 or 25mm suit all types of motorcyclist: MotoSafe Tour for tours, holidays carbs and clubman-style exhausts for touring use. The kit can also be used and on the road; MotoSafe Race for on the road, the track or with a 30mm carb and expansion chamber exhaust system. Manufactured with an open helmet; and MotoSafePro contains a complete set from alloy with a Nikasil plated bore, the cylinder is supplied with of MotoSafe Tour and MotoSafe Race earplugs. everything required for fitting. SRP: £14.95 SRP: £480 Contact: 01484 641073 Contact: 0115 946 2991 bradburybros.co.uk ve-trade.com
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CONTINENTAL CONTITRAILATTACK 3 & CONTISCOOT The new ContiTrailAttack 3 uses Continental’s latest RainGrip compound, allied to a new and aggressively styled tread pattern. The company claims it offers “a noticeable improvement” in wet weather performance and “an extremely fast warm-up time”. Meanwhile, the ContiScoot is Continental’s latest scooter tyre, and inherits traits from the ContiRoadAttack 3 sport-touring tyre, re-packaged for smaller wheels. The company claims the tread pattern “delivers excellent levels of wet grip, and uniform wear characteristics during the life of the tyre.” There are fitments from 12 to 16ins. SRP: Phone Contact: 01970 624004 cambriantyres.co.uk ALPINESTARS RAY CANVAS V2 JACKET This urban riding jacket is lightweight with a waxed cotton outer shell, and incorporates the latest generation of CE-certified protection. Water- repellent and durable, plus with the ability to add an Alpinestars back protector as an upgrade. SRP: £214.99 “Available in Contact: +1 310 891 0222 three different alpinestars.com NEW designs, Splinter, Glade and Perseus” AXONE 5 GIVI TEXA UK is a global leader in the design, development and 50.6 STOCCARDA HELMET production of multi-brand diagnostic tools. The NEW AXONE 5 This the latest full-face helmet from Givi, made in two shell sizes and in a variety of colour options including a female version. It has a Pinlock- diagnostic tablet offers extensive vehicle coverage in keeping equipped visor and adjustable interior sun visor. The colour options: three graphic designs (Splinter, Glade and Perseus); and a female version with TEXA’s diagnostic range. Running the new IDC5a PLUS (Mendhi), and three plain colours. Sizes XS to XXL. SRP: £119.90 software, developed especially for the AXONE 5, it is packed Contact: 01327 706220 givi.co.uk full of features to prepare workshops for the future. SCS S-10 BLUETOOTH INTERCOM WITH CAMERA TEXA: Simplifying the present, anticipating the future. The SCS S-10 Bluetooth intercom has a built-in 1080p HD video camera, allowing riders to record their riding adventures, as well as to communicate with other members of the group, pillion, smartphone and sat-nav. The camera connects TEXA UK to a smartphone via the S-10′s own Wi-Fi connection. The S-10 allows bikers to 32 - 34 Churchill Way receive GPS voice instructions, communicate with pillions or other riders within Lomeshaye Industrial Estate 500 metres, send or receive phone calls and listen to music. The 1,800mAh battery powers the unit for up to four hours’ filming or up to 30 hours of Nelson - Lancashire chatting. Voice commands allow hands-free control. BB9 6RT United Kingdom SRP £249.99 Tel. 00 44 (0)1282 606 787 Contact: 01527 574422 www.texa.co.uk midwestmarketingltd.co.uk [email protected]
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P13-21_PRODS_dB.indd 14 04/03/2019 11:52 NEW AXONE 5 TEXA UK is a global leader in the design, development and production of multi-brand diagnostic tools. The NEW AXONE 5 diagnostic tablet offers extensive vehicle coverage in keeping with TEXA’s diagnostic range. Running the new IDC5a PLUS software, developed especially for the AXONE 5, it is packed full of features to prepare workshops for the future.
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BELL ELIMINATOR Bell’s new Eliminator is described as “a stripped-down helmet that combines light weight, perfect fit and a legendary reputation for protection”. The auto-inspired design is available in either fibreglass composite or carbon fibre, and can be worn with the ProVision Anti-Fog Class 1 Optics Shield or an optional visor. Available in sizes XS to XXXL. SRP: £524.99 (carbon version) Contact: 01254 311222 racefx.co.uk
MALOSSI VARIATOR KIT FOR HONDA LEAD 110 This new Multivar variator has been designed to offer a more consistent and reliable shifting process, with redesigned face and roller ramp angles. It also offers an extended service life, claims VE. The variator is supplied as a complete kit with rollers, variator driven pulley, pulley bush, back plate, and torsion spring. “Supplied as a complete kit with SRP £78.55 Contact: 0115 946 2991 rollers, pulleys, back plate and ve-trade.com torsion spring”
OAKLEY O FRAME MX As used by top MX riders the world over, the Oakley O Frame has a scratch- and impact-resistant, anti-fog Lexan lens. The Flexible O Matter frame features a triple-layer face foam to wick away sweat. RaceFX offers a range of accessories for the O Frame goggle including tear-offs, roll-off accessory kits, as well as a range of replacement lenses. The Oakley O Frame is available in over 20 different colour-ways. SRP: £35 Contact: 01254 311222 racefx.co.uk GAERNE GX1 BOOT The GX1 is Gaerne’s new entry-level boot for off-road, made in Italy. The boot’s structural support consists of two lugs that slide inside designed pockets, avoiding front and rear overextension while providing flex forwards and backwards. On the upper side, suede provides grip and heat resistance. The closure system consists of four light alloy replaceable buckles. It has a high-grip rubber compound sole. SRP: £220 Contact: 01423 772885 mrsltd.co.uk
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P13-21_PRODS_dB.indd 17 04/03/2019 11:52 NEW PRODUCTS: The latest stock items for showroom and workshop
SUOMY MX SPEED HELMET Suomy’s MX Speed off-road helmets were developed in racing. Available in two different shell sizes, they are made of tricarboco, and feature improved dimensions larger aperture, ensuring a wider field of vision. The MIPS Brain Protection System technology reduces rotational motion by absorbing and redirecting rotational forces transferred to the brain. SRP: £360 Contact: 01423 772885 mrsltd.co.uk
“MIPS Brain Protection System technology reduces rotational forces”
AJS HIGHWAY STAR 125 The Highway Star 125 is a new learner-legal cruiser. It features a full-size chassis with 17in ‘Turbine’ wheels, a twin cylinder, oil-cooled engine, Delphi EFI, upside-down front forks, semi-forward controls, a robot-welded frame, and stainless steel fasteners. It is supplied with a two-year parts and labour warranty and one-year home start/recovery operated by the AA. Available from May. SRP: £2,999 Contact: 01264 365 103 ajsmotorcycles.co.uk
WUNDERLICH HAND PROTECTOR EXTENDERS FOR BMW R1250GS These hand protector extenders are for the latest- generation R1250 GS/Adv and S1000XR dual-sport bikes and increase the surface area covered by the standard hand protectors. Made from durable ABS plastic, they are quick, and easy to fit — attaching via the existing hand protector mounts, with no additional brackets or fixings. Available in black or grey. SRP: from £119 Contact: nippynormans.com
18 March 2019 • www.motorcycletrader.net
P13-21_PRODS_dB.indd 18 04/03/2019 11:52 MALOSSI DELTA CLUTCH FOR HONDA FORZA 125 Malossi has launched a new Delta Clutch System for the Maxi Scooter market: this latest fitment caters for owners of the Honda Forza 125. The Delta clutch is a fully adjustable assembly suitable for both road or track use, and is designed to offer an improved start from standstill and exiting tight bends. Malossi claims the Delta clutch allows sophisticated tuning options for a very wide range of engine revs. Supplied as a clutch system complete with matching 135mm clutch drum. SRP: £135 Contact: 0115 946 2991 ve-trade.com
BELL RS-2 With three new colour-ways for 2019, the new RS-2 is the successor of the RS-1. A lightweight fibreglass shell provides protection, encasing a washable, anti-microbial X-Static Silver liner. It is designed for road and track riding, and includes an integrated flip-down sun shield. Available in sizes XS to XXL. Cost: £249.99 Contact: 01254 311222 racefx.co.uk “Successor to the RS-1, the RS-2 has a lightweight fibreglass shell”
AMPED A10 ELECTRIC BALANCE BIKE Amped’s new range of electrically powered balance bikes are now available in the UK. The new Amped A10 bridges the gap between standard balance bikes and motorcycles, offering the perfect way to introduce the skills of throttle control and balance to children aged from two to four years. The Amped A10 has a 100W motor powered by a quickly detachable, rechargeable, 18V IBV lithium battery giving a potential top speed of 10kph. Available in red, blue, green, pink and black. SRP: £399 Contact: 01623 708 607. dualways.com
“The 100W motor is powered by a detachable, rechargeable 18V lithium battery”
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P13-21_PRODS_dB.indd 19 04/03/2019 11:52 NEW PRODUCTS: The latest stock items for showroom and workshop
HJC RPHA 70 MODELS The HJC RPHA 70 is a combination of a superlight race helmet (RPHA 11) with a comfort-orientated touring helmet. The shell and associated componentry have been engineered to enable the helmet to be equipped with an internal sun-visor while weighing the same as the track-focused RPHA 11. SRP: £Phone Contact: 01993 862300 oxfordproducts.com
“With 17in wheels and WK upside-down forks, the DEMON 125 WK’s Demon 125 has 17in wheels and upside-down front forks. It is equipped Demon is suitable for with LED lights, digital speedo, balance shaft engine with lightened piston, Delphi new riders” EFI. Being well balanced and with a bigger road presence, this bike is suitable for new riders. Available in red, black or white. SRP: £1,999 Contact: 01507 523900 wkbikes.com DIAMONDBRITE TGB CHROME AND METAL POLISH Diamondbrite chrome and metal polish cleans, restores 520SL UTILITY ATV and shines a multitude of metal surfaces, including Latest addition to the TGB line-up, the Blade 520SL is a high-powered utility aluminium and chrome, for that ‘factory fresh’ look. ATV offering a unique specification package that will appeal to a wide range Initial application is that of a super-smooth cream, which of work users. The 520SL boasts a long list of key features that make it is simply buffed off once misted. suitable for utility use, from agriculture to forestry and land management. SRP: £6.14 (250ml) Complete with heavy-duty racks front and rear, a tow-bar and two-year Contact: 01622 815679 manufacturer warranty. jewelultra.com SRP: £5,299 Contact: 01623 708 607. dualways.com
20 March 2019 • www.motorcycletrader.net
P13-21_PRODS_dB.indd 20 04/03/2019 11:52 REVVI ELETRIC CHILDREN’S BIKE Super-light electric-powered bike designed especially for kids. Weighing in at 9kg, this bike starts out as a conventional balance bike. The next step is to watch the youngster improve and progress on to the slow speed setting (5mph) and, once confident, they can then progress to the fast speed setting (10mph). Available in red, black, blue green and pink. SRP: £299 Contact: 01276 485 800 revvi.co.uk
NITRO N2300 The new N2300 gets twin integrated front air vents – with large contact points for easy operation with a gloved hand – and triple rear exhaust vents allowing for ultimate heat dissipation. Other features include; micrometric buckle for ultimate adjustability, removable and washable comfort lining, quick-release pinlock-ready visor. Colours: black, red/blue, black/gold, blue/yellow. SRP: £79.99 (black); £89.99 (colours) Contact: 01394 604040 bickers-online.co.uk
“The N2300 gets twin front air vents with large contact points for gloved-hand operation”
R&G CRASH PROTECTION FOR HONDA CB650R R&G, the damage protection specialist, has unveiled a collection of crash protection and styling accessories for the new Honda CB650R. The range comprises R&G’s Aero Crash Protectors and Radiator Guards, as well as Tank Traction Grips and a Tail Tidy. Hampshire-based R&G is currently working on further applications for the CB650R, which will be available very soon. SRP: £Phone Contact: 01420 89007 rg-racing.com
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P13-21_PRODS_dB.indd 21 04/03/2019 11:52 MANUFACTURER PROFILE: SMC From Taiwan, with love The Standard Motor Corporation, otherwise known as SMC, has been producing top-selling ATVs in Taiwan for over 25 years. Here in the UK, the brand has only been available for a little over a year — through specialist distributor Dualways
he Standard Motor site at Kantien. road spec. The latest addition to Company was founded ATV production has continued the SMC range is the latest version in 1993 and was the first apace ever since, with SMC now of the Max 700, a heavy-duty Taiwanese company to offering a full range of quality, utility 4x4 machine that offers a supply big-wheel scooters high-spec machines from kids’ comparable specification to the Tas well as engines to other quads in 50cc, 90cc and 100cc sizes leading manufacturers, but at a manufacturers. right up to the mighty SMC MBX very competitive retail price point. In 2000, the company expanded 850cc V-twin road-legal sports The company now makes 12,000 into ATV production, which quickly quad featuring selectable two/ units a year; taking its export grew and led to the move, in 2004, four-wheel-drive, electric power market seriously, it has ISO 9001 to its current 18,000sqm factory steering and a hefty 77bhp in off- certification and EEC, CE approval.
22 March 2019 • www.motorcycletrader.net
p022-24_SMC_dB.indd 22 04/03/2019 11:53 Engine building in full swing
“SMC has its own R&D department but also works with Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute, co- developing the SMC Max 700’s motor”
Although SMC boasts its own research and development department, it also works in cooperation with Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research From kids’ quads Institute. ITRI is a technology R&D to 4x4 workhorses... institution founded in 1973 that has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan’s industries from labour- a year now and have been careful to and will be pleased to hear from intensive into innovation-driven. pick and choose our dealers to give forward-thinking dealers who can This cooperation has seen the them all a fair geographical area see the value of investing in a brand development of the SMC Max 700’s and a high retained profit on each that has positive plans for the CVT 4x4 engine/transmission machine. future.” unit. A number of new SMC ATV “We have an expanding market models are due to come online later support programme this year and Contact: in 2019. we are confident that the upcoming Henry Maplethorpe or Drew Marshall Dualways general manager new models will fill new market at Dualways. Henry Maplethorpe is confident sectors for our dealers and continue Tel: 01623 708607 that the brand now has a secure to build on the strong reputation of future in the UK: “We have held the the SMC brand. Email: [email protected] SMC distributorship for a little over “We still have some open areas Website www.dualways.com
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p022-24_SMC_dB.indd 23 04/03/2019 11:53 MANUFACTURER PROFILE: SMC
MAX ATTACK: THE MAX 700
SMC’s new MAX 700 is a high-powered SRP: £5,415.83 (plus VAT and OTR Front Tyre Size: AT25 x 8-12 utility/leisure ATV offering a unique charges) Front Wheel Size: 12ins specification package that will appeal to a Rear Brakes: Disc wide range of work and leisure users. SMC MAX 700 Specification: Rear Shock Absorbers: Preload With the assurance and stability of Engine Type: 4-Stroke Single Adjustable Hydraulic selectable two or four-wheel drive and Cylinder Rear Suspension: Independent automatic CVT transmission, the SMC MX Cooling: Liquid Cooled Double A-arm 700 offers a high specification to match Start Type: Electric Start Rear Tyre Size: AT25 x 10-12 the exacting demands of the work/utility Fuel System: EFI - Electronic Fuel Rear Wheel Size: 12ins sector, but also meets full UK road-legal Injection Wheel Type: Steel requirements. Fuel Tank Capacity: 24 Litres Tyre Brand: Duro Powered by a high-torque, 675cc, Bore & Stroke: 100 x 86 mm Ground Clearance: 305mm electronic fuel-injected, liquid-cooled Capacity: 675cc Max Power: 51HP four-stroke engine, the MX 700 produces Compression ratio: 9.5 Max Torque: 56.9Nm balanced and user-friendly power to Clutch: Automatic Overall Height: 1,250 mm ensure easy progress in the toughest of Transmission: CVT Overall Length: 2,125 mm conditions. Gear Selection: L/H/N/R/P Overall Width: 1,230 mm Electronic power steering also comes Drive Type: 2/4 Wheel Drive Tow Hitch: Yes as standard, as do a 3,000-pound electric Selectable Winch: Front - 3,000lb winch, front and rear racks, a rear tow Electric Power Steering: Yes Warranty: 2 years bar with seven-pin trailer socket, 12-inch Electrical Outlet Connector: DC 12V wheels fitted with quality Duro tyres, 10A 120W independent double A-arm suspension Final Drive: Shaft all round and hydraulically operated disc Front Brakes: Disc brakes. Front Suspension: Independent Available in green or red. Double A-arm
For full details and dealer list contact: Dualways. Telephone: 01623 708 607. Email: [email protected] Website: www.dualways.com
24 March 2019 • www.motorcycletrader.net
p022-24_SMC_dB.indd 24 04/03/2019 11:53 ON CHINA: David McMullan Is China about to break the ban? China’s ban on petrol motorcycles from its towns and cities has decimated the country’s bike industry. David McMullan studies the long-term effects and future prospects
hrough the course of the parts, the cheaper they are. It is this the period from 2008 to 2018, last decade, the Chinese supply chain and the economics the amount of motorcycle makers T government at national and that had the biggest negative effect in China fell from around 200 to local levels undertook to ban on the industries, both domestic roughly 100. The number of units the use of internal combustion and export. Because of the large produced dropped from an all-time engine (ICE) two-wheelers from downturn of motorcycle models high of 27 million to just over 16 cities, towns and other sizable being made for the Chinese market, million, and the Indian industry urban centres. This caused a huge fewer parts were being made, took over as the world’s number downturn in motorcycle unit sales. forcing up prices. In many cases, one producer. Around the time of the Beijing the price increase of the parts was These events also caused the Olympics, the Chinese government shifted on to the whole product to larger companies in the industry took action to combat rising maintain profit margin. to change their market strategies, pollution in Chinese urban centres. A big part of this initiative was “From 2008 to 2018, the number of Chinese bike sensible and involved the banning of petrol powered buses in favour of makers dropped from around 200 to just 100” LPG or CNG (compressed natural gas). However, one policy was not Unfortunately for the Chinese, and many of them (notably Loncin, so popular and in many people’s this was happening at the same Shineray, Zongshen and CFmoto) eyes was counter-productive: the time that the Indian motorcycle elected to look into producing banning of fossil fuel motorcycles industry began to plan its own models for developed country from towns and cities. export strategy. With the Chinese markets, introducing new models The problem was that instead models only marginally cheaper into Europe and even North of turning from ICE motorcycles than the superior Indian (Bajaj, America. Last year saw the first rise to electric scooters, many TVS, Mahindra, Hero), South in Chinese bike sales since 2008. commuters turned to cheap Korean and Taiwanese models, Thus it could be argued that Chinese cars, making a fallacy the market began to turn. Many the banning of motorcycles of the environmental project. riders elected to pay that little from Chinese urban centres has Even so, the Chinese government bit extra for non-Chinese models benefited the industry, having pushed forward with motorcycle of superior quality. The knock- stimulated a cull of factories exclusion. It remained perfectly on effect of this phenomenon and also by causing the bigger legal to buy and ride a motorcycle cannot be understated: it caused manufacturers to spend a bit of in the countryside, which kept many companies in the Chinese cash on research and development the domestic motorcycle industry motorcycle industry to review their to produce more original and ticking over — until the effects strategies or exit completely. stylish, Euro-4-compliant models. started to hit the export industry. Many of the smaller motorcycle To end, I’m duty-bound to inform The main problem was the companies who relied primarily on you of an interesting rumour doing effect on parts manufacture. In the the import trade from developing the rounds: apparently the Chinese manufacturing industry, a product countries were hit hardest. Some government is looking at allowing costs the sum of its parts — and became parts producers or even motorcycles back into urban the price of parts always depends electric scooter and pedelec centres. If true, we may yet see the on how many parts are being manufacturers. Others simply just Chinese motorcycle industry return produced. The bigger the volume of went out of business, and from to the number one spot.
David McMullan is an expert on the Chinese motorcycle industry: chinamotorcyclenews.com
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p00_china_dB.indd 25 04/03/2019 11:46 PRODUCTS SECTOR: Motorcycle & scooter tyres
The 2019 motorbiking season beckons, and with it comes the advent of several new tyres servicing a multitude of disciplines from scooter to superbike NEW SEASON Here, Motorcycle Trader gives a quick round-up of the latest offerings from RUBBER the popular brands.
Tracker Michelin The new-for-2019 Tracker is a road-legal T: 01782 402000 MX, enduro, and trail off-road all-rounder offering great performance and terrific value. michelin.co.uk It replaces the AC10 and has improvements in grip and feel, particularly at the front. The tyre’s versatility and useful life is enhanced by being fully reversible, the radiused tread block bases resist chunking and their spacing and size provide a great balance of neutral handling, multi-surface versatility and with new-generation tread compounds, longevity. Aimed squarely at off-road pleasure riding for dedicated dirt bikes, but with the legality when required for riding on road sections. Available now in four sizes. SRP: £Phone
Anakee Adventure The Anakee Adventure trail tyre replaces the popular Anakee II and Anakee III. It stands out notably for its “It replaces the exceptional grip on wet roads, which is due to its new generation silica-enhanced compound. It also combines AC10 and has outstanding performance in dry weather with stability improvements and resistance to wear thanks to two Michelin-patented technologies; Michelin dual compound 2CT and Michelin in grip and feel, dual compound 2CT+. Its new open tread pattern provides particularly at the necessary traction when straying onto unsealed tracks and trails. the front” Available now in six sizes. SRP: £Phone
26 March 2019 • www.motorcycletrader.net
p26-29_tyres.indd 26 04/03/2019 13:19 Bike Alert Pirelli T: 01322 526236 T: 0845 6094949 E: [email protected] pirelli.co.uk/moto bikealert.com Angel GT II Vee Rubber 396 Manhattan Key features include; high mileage, Newly-designed, cutting-edge high- sporty handling, grip and wet performance city scooter tyre. Tread designed weather confidence. for superior wet and dry performance. Low In line with the majority of Pirelli products, road noise with excellent tyre life. Features the Angel GT II has derived, from the a reinforced sidewall for excellent cornering company’s racing heritage in WSBK and stability, and manufactured with a tubeless BSB. The carcass is coupled with coiled compatible carcass. Available in popular 0° steel belts and features innovative sizes. variable cord end count across the profile. SRP: £Phone The count is higher on the shoulders and lower in the centre of the tyre. This allows the sidewalls to have a unique torsional stiffness. In lean state this can contribute to dampen pulsations generated by ABS, thus improving steering control once ABS is activated. Wet weather performance and water evacuation is exceptional, delivered from a full silica single compound front and a dual compound rear. The tread pattern is derived from World Superbike ‘intermediate’ race tyres. The two-centre longitudinal grooves promotes stability, rolling smoothness and low noise and has been carefully designed to improve grip on low friction surfaces as well as promote wear evenness. Available usual sizes, with (A) spec tyres designed for heavy sport- Metzeler tourers including BMW 1200RS, T: 0845 6094949 1200RT, 1600 GT and Yamaha FJR 1300 metzeler.com SRP: From £275 (pair)
Cruisetec New-for-2019 is Cruisetec, a performance cruising tyre aimed squarely at riders wishing to exploit the performance and power of their V-twin. Cruisetec utilises tyre technology, compound recipes and tread pattern knowledge gleaned from its racing and sports touring know-how. Carrying a high silica single-compound front, and a dual-compound rear, the rounder profile of Cruisetec facilitates performance cruising, whilst at the same time preserving the profile throughout the tyre’s entire life. The end result is a tyre offering incredible grip, wet weather performance and class-leading handling. SRP: From £240.00 (pair)
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p26-29_tyres.indd 27 04/03/2019 13:20 PRODUCTS SECTOR: Motorcycle & scooter tyres
Dunlop T: 0121 306 6000 dunlop.eu
SportSmart Mk3 Dunlop’s race-to-road philosophy of producing high-performance sports tyres continues with the new SportSmart Mk3. Its dynamic front formula (DFF) design construction, combined with innovative compound composition offers improved grip and performance, in all conditions. This ensures the Mk3 pushes the envelope of what’s possible, to match the performance of the latest hyper sport and super naked bikes. Available in six sizes. SRP: £Phone
Bickers Avon T: 01394 604040 T: 01225 703101 E: [email protected] avon-tyres.co.uk bickersplc.com
Cobra Chrome Maxxcross MX-ST Replacement for the popular Cobra range which has a well-established With a new, lightweight, pliable carcass design, yet strong reputation in the custom and cruiser segments. The new Cobra Chrome construction and uniquely spaced tread block pattern, the offers an advanced construction design to deliver improved stability and MX-ST delivers superior performance across the board, durability in all conditions for precise feel and tyre feedback. with improved stability, drive, and comfort, plus prolonged With rears up to 23 inches in diameter and tyre life and better absorption when landing from jumps. widths of up 330mm, the range comes The high levels of performance come thanks to a in a wide variety of specifications new ply material, which exhibits lower elongation and and sizes to cover cruisers, stronger resistance to external forces and resistance to tourers and custom bikes, and deformation, resulting in greater cornering stability, each tyre features a stylish braking, and jumping performance. The new sidewall Cobra-themed design with provides stronger vertical stiffness with a longer apex and a snakeskin appearance a harder compound to better absorb energy when landing. and embossed Cobra On the front, a new tread block design features head logo on the tread functional polygon half-blocks, which reduce chunking and edge for enhanced increase braking grip and stability, with forces equally aesthetics. The white and smoothly distributed. The periodic arrangement of sidewall option half-blocks and shoulder blocks also lend themselves to Cobra Chrome is the predictable turning and help reduce oversteer. On the rear, ultimate statement 33 central blocks, 36 middle blocks - with sharp angles of individuality, to help them bite in soft terrain - and 36 shoulder blocks with 14 options bring better turning performance and increased traction available. and acceleration results. SRP: Availability: Now £Phone SRP: £133.00 (pair)
28 March 2019 • www.motorcycletrader.net
p26-29_tyres.indd 28 04/03/2019 13:20 Anlas Winter Grip – All-season road tyre Cambrian The Anlas range of Winter Grip tyres has been expanded to include a wider variety of fitments for scooters, mopeds and lightweight, alongside options T: 01970 624004 for larger nakeds, tourers and adventure machines. The specially formulated cambriantyres.co.uk compound and heavily siped tread pattern deliver exceptional wet and cold weather performance, while remaining suitable for year-round use. Now available to order. Continental ContiTrailAttack 3 SRP: £Phone Building upon its successful predecessor, the new ContiTrailAttack 3 for the adventure touring sector, uses Continental’s very latest RainGrip compound, allied to a brand new and aggressively styled tread pattern to offer a noticeable improvement in wet weather performance. Other benefits of the new compound include an extremely fast warm up time, even in the very coldest of conditions. All pairs available with a free tank or dry bag from Cambrian Tyres, while stocks last. Now available to order. SRP: £Phone
Bridgestone T: 01926 488540 Battlax bridgestone.co.uk Adventurecross AX41 Battlax New trail/off-road tyre Hypersport S22 focusing on grip, strength Bridgestone’s latest and durability. Features 30 hypersport offering. per cent higher compound The S22 has adopted rigidity and strength, high a new pattern design off-road traction and grip, that incorporates new focus on irregular wear for compound technology durability, full line-up with to increase performance UM application. in both wet and dry SRP: £Phone conditions. Its claimed benefits include; improved water drainage, increased Battlax Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S handling lightness, and Aimed at the café racer world with as much attention to fashion and style, as increased feedback and performance. Designed particularly for custom builds and pleasing aesthetic limit control. finish but adopts sport-touring functionalities as well as necessary wet and dry SRP: £Phone grip properties. SRP: £Phone Battlecross E50 Road homologated and suitable for use in all enduro competitions, the E50 incorporates Bridgestone’s motocross technology, transferring it to hard enduro use. The ‘castle’ block technology increases the edge effect and ensures great traction from soft to wet/hard terrain, whilst the newly- designed sidewall makes changing the tyre far easier. SRP: £Phone
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p26-29_tyres.indd 29 04/03/2019 13:20 ELECTRIC REVENUE: E-bike sector What next for e-bikes? The e-bike revolution is gathering momentum, with some interested parties punting the ride-share option — renting an electric scooter or motorcycle for each short, intra-urban journey
hey may seem a great idea, but in practice many of the cycle ride-share schemes that have been tried have proven to be a tad difficult. Both here in good old Blighty as well as in Europe and beyond, goodwill has proven to fade under the hammer of good- laugh-to-trash-and-dump-it. Time will tell… Meanwhile 3D printer manufacturer Bigrep has been winning plenty of clicks on its Tstory telling us about an electric motorcycle that can be produced on its large-scale 3D printer for around £2,000. Apparently even the tyres are printed. But the magic stops there, as it appears that it still needs an old-fashion factory-made motor and battery. Find out more and watch the video at: https://bigrep.com/nera-e-motorbike
“Bigrep prints its electric bike for around £2,000”
3D-printed bike: too good to be true?
Brighton and Peterborough join Zero’s electric motorcycle charge
Zero Motorcycles has expanded its UK dealer are planning continued growth in 2019 through the network to 11 after signing agreements to sell its expansion of our dealer network and the introduction award-winning range at retailers in Brighton and of the exciting new SR/F. Peterborough. “I expect that they will be the first of many new “These are exciting times for Zero Motorcycles,” appointments in 2019, as we plan to offer full coverage says Dale Robinson, Zero Motorcycles’ UK country across the UK and Ireland.” manager. “We recorded record sales in 2018 and www.zeromotorcycles.com
30 March 2019 • www.motorcycletrader.net
p30-31_electric bikes_dB.indd 30 04/03/2019 11:55 Harley showcases two lightweight electric concepts
Harley-Davidson introduced two and technology.” new electric concepts showcasing The goal for the excitement and style of the these concepts is future at X Games Aspen 2019. to not require a Following the recently revealed motorcycle licence LiveWire motorcycle, these two to operate and concepts look towards a new feature twist- electrified chapter of Harley- and-go operation, Davidson’s story. The upcoming lowering the H-D electric portfolio aims to learning curve feature a spectrum of models and and expanding price points from a few thousand the opportunity to dollars up to the LiveWire at some riders and aspiring H-D is aiming to attract new riders $29,799. riders everywhere As part of the push towards a in the process. different future, these concepts With an the goal is to offer a thrilling riding explore the potential of urban intended lightweight target for each experience that adds emotive mobility and two-wheeled adoption. concept, agility and manoeuvrability moments to your daily life. Both concepts are said to “Bring are at the core of their riding Battery design is intended to be Harley-Davidson’s expertise in experience and ease of use. removable and enable single-hand- expressive two-wheeled experiences Combined with electric powertrains carry back to an apartment or office and push boundaries in design that provide instant acceleration, space to charge using a charging dock that plugs into any standard household power outlet. In 2018, H-D announced its ‘More Roads to Harley-Davidson’ accelerated plan for growth. The plan includes initiatives to deliver new products in additional motorcycle segments, create broader access, and strengthen the H-D dealer network. It also boldly proclaims that Harley-Davidson will lead the electrification of motorcycling. For more information and updates on Harley-Davidson’s Harley or trolley? Welcome to e-minimalism electrified future, visit Harley- Davidson.com/Electric
A matter of balance At the small and young end of the market, the electric balance bike market has suddenly sprung into action with Amped machines from Dualways and Revvi also looking to get the kids on two wheels. For Amped info, call Dualways on 01623 708 607 or email [email protected]; website: www.dualways.com. For Revvi, call 01276 485 800 or email sales@ revvi.co.uk; website: www.revvi.co.uk.
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p30-31_electric bikes_dB.indd 31 04/03/2019 11:55 PRODUCT LAUNCH: Zontes Zontes dealers give thumbs-up to new 310 series Zontes importer ClementsMoto welcomed existing and prospective dealers to its Canterbury head office last month for a series of open test days
ontes’ recent dealer days the Sports-Tourer X310. The days followed by a test ride of all of the focused on the newly included a presentation on the new 310 models over a flowing launched Zontes ZT310 background of the Zontes brand 12-mile route made up of country models, the Naked R310, and specifically the development lanes and dual carriageway. Zthe Adventure T310 and of the all-new 310 range. This was The dealers rode each model
Three bikes, three dealers... Suits you, sirs!
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p032-34_zontes_dB.indd 32 04/03/2019 11:56 “All of the dealers said that the 310 series bikes exceeded their expectations and out- performed the major Fuelling up to test the R310 Naked brand comparison”
back-to-back with a comparison bike from a major manufacturer. Testament to the quality and ride experience of the new models, every rider commented on how the Zontes 310s exceeded their expectations and actually out-performed the major brand comparison. Despite the changeable weather, the dealers put plenty of miles on all the bikes, with some being caught taking their preferred Zontes machine for a sneaky extra lap. ClementsMoto UK sales manager Linda Fricker was clearly enthused by the dealer reaction: Zontes dealers hit the road “It’s been encouraging to see so many dealers brave the bad weather to test the new bikes and represent a significant step handling. The R310 is very much then give such positive feedback. forward for the brand with a Naked Sports bike, the T310 an We appreciate that these test regard to both market sector Adventure Sport and the X310 a days took the dealers out of the and engineering development. Sports Tourer. showroom, but I am really happy Although all three models are to report that all involved found it based on the same 312cc high Chinese take-over worthwhile.” compression ratio motor, each If Chinese motorcycle The new Zontes models is unique in both style and manufacturing is considered to be
R310 Naked T310 Adventure Sport X310 Sports Tourer
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p032-34_zontes_dB.indd 33 04/03/2019 11:57 PRODUCT LAUNCH: Zontes
in its second generation, then the launch of the new Zontes machines must surely herald the start of the third generation. Each is a clean sheet design without any hint of being copycat efforts, unlike some earlier Chinese motorcycle products. The new Zontes 310 models feature keyless entry, LCD displays, Bosch ABS and Delphi ECUs. Seats are fashioned from highly durable and flexible fabric, over memory foam cushions and, for added comfort, the X310 and T310 have cushioned handlebar mounts. Electronic security comes courtesy of the keyless ignition/ immobiliser and physical security is enhanced with a standard fit mount to hold a disc lock when being ridden. The wiring looms are also alarm-ready. The new models will be released in late March with the major specialist press already lined up to start testing. Dealers who missed out on the initial test days are invited to request a test in the coming weeks, as ClementsMoto will lay on additional dealer test days for retailers to gain first-hand knowledge of the products. Dean Clements, MD at ClementsMoto explained: “While we have had a 250cc offering in the Zontes range for a couple of years now, this latest evolution signals Zontes’ intent to broaden its market base and be taken seriously as a major manufacturer with a long-term plan. These new models are exceptional in both performance and design and will all benefit from a sub-£4,000 price Paul Clarke tested the new Zontes 310 point. models on a fine February day “We have no intention of turning our back on 125 sales, with the new Zontes Javelin 125 Paul Clarke of Moonraker Having ridden them back to back with introduced in December last year. Motorcycles in Norwich has been a well-prepped comparable model BMW, I However, this latest step with the a dealer for over 30 years and a can honestly say that I thought the Zontes 310 series is important for the Zontes dealer for nine years. He was better in every department. manufacturer, ourselves and our tested the new 310 series machines Dealing with ClementsMoto is always valued dealers.” at one of the ClementsMoto dealer a positive experience and Dean Clements test days last month, and said: knows how to provide excellent products Zontes is a real high-tech company and I and a first-class back-up service. Contact: Linda Fricker truly believe that it is a top brand for the The new 310 models will attract both ClementsMoto future. A Honda of tomorrow if you like. the younger riders moving up, as well as Tel: 01227 720700 The 310 series is a big step forward, the older riders down-sizing. Web: www.zontes.co.uk offering some unique features in a variety I think we will continue to do very well Email: linda.fricker@clementsmoto. of clearly defined market sectors. with the brand. co.uk
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p032-34_zontes_dB.indd 34 04/03/2019 11:57 ASSOCIATION VOICE: Nick Broomhall Head-in-the-sand time is over Acknowledging historic changes afoot, Nick Broomhall urges the industry to unite behind a bolder, more inclusive strategy
ost of us at the MCIA are pretend that everything in our Ride to Work week enthusiastic motorcyclists future is rosy and dream of the For a number of years, the Mand want others to be able Eighties, but we would rather MCIA has promoted Ride to to benefit from riding just as we be helping our members take Work week, with the objective of have. Therefore, we continue advantage of what lies ahead. getting leisure riders out on the to champion motorcycles and roads and raising the visibility scooters, but we cannot ignore Motor Insurance Directive of PTWs. the seismic changes that are You will have no doubt seen However, at the October PR occurring in the world of or heard the good news that and Marketing Special Interest personal transport. motorcycle and motor sport Group meeting (which is open to As national and local has, pending final ratification, PR and marketing people from governments focus on walking, been exempted from the Motor MCIA members), it was agreed cycling and public transport as Insurance Directive, AKA Vnuk. to suspend R2W week in 2019. the preferred options, the MCIA This success is in no small part A subsequent meeting agreed to is working hard to put powered due to the efforts of the MCIA stop this activity and to divert two-wheelers (PTWs) and other public affairs team, who have the resource to attracting riders powered light vehicles (PLVs) lobbied persistently on this issue, and rider training. More details firmly on the transport agenda. garnering support from other will be available soon. Although we are all familiar with the positives of PTWs in It’s your industry… relation to reducing congestion “We have to make the The MCIA exists to support and improving air quality (not to case for all powered and promote the PTW and PLV mention the pleasure of riding), industry. It’s your industry, so these benefits continue to be light vehicles. The if you are involved in the supply nullified in the minds of policy alternative is to put our side of the PTW/PLV world makers by the poor accident and are not already a member, record of, as they see it, noisy, head in the sand and contact [email protected] anti-social motorcycles. to learn about the benefits of However, by promoting the dream of the Eighties” membership and how you can be PLV family, of which PTWs are part of it. by far the largest group, the MCIA’s views are sought by trade bodies and associations, to policy makers and we are invited achieve our collective aim. to be part of the debate, which Had the MCIA and others not can only be considered a positive been successful in challenging development for our industry. this legislation, all vehicles We will soon be releasing an used for motor sport and other updated policy document that off-highway use would have to builds on the points made in obtain insurance, something the 2014 ‘Motorcycle Safety & that the insurance industry has Transport Policy’ and makes the stated would not be available. case for all PLVs being part of Consequently, it is very likely the personal and cargo transport that we would have seen the solution. end of motorcycle sport and its Alternatively, we could, of related industry in the UK and course, put our head in the sand, Europe.
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p00_ass voice_dB.indd 35 04/03/2019 11:26 EVENTS CALENDAR: Shows & Events Show season kickstart Early-season shows and events have enjoyed record-breaking attendances, setting an optimistic mood for the year ahead
irst though, it’s all change to Stafford Showground. This will The Arenacross Tour on the International Dirt allow us to grow and evolve while January – February 2019 Bike Show front as not only harking back to its grassroots www.arenacrossuk.com will the event move from in retail. We are delighted to be This year’s Arenacross Tour its traditional location at working with the team at Stafford, welcomed spectators in their tens FStoneleigh Park, but it moves to who we know very well already of thousands to the six-round, an earlier date and will condense through working with them on three-venue Tour. The opening down to two, rather than four our two Stafford classic bike double-header at The SSE Arena, days. Commenting on the radical show brands, and we are excited Belfast, witnessed a box office shake-up Mortons’ Events director to be moving the Dirt Bike Show sell out across both Friday and Nigel Hole said; “After many forward with them.” Saturday evening performances successful years at Stoneleigh The show will run over the and then broke its attendance Park, we have decided to move weekend of September the 28th to record at The Resorts World The International Dirt Bike Show 29th 2019. Arena, NEC when it pitched up
Arenacross enjoyed unprecedented media interest. Pictured AX boss Matt Bates with local youth riders and film crew
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p036038_events.indd 36 04/03/2019 16:03 Fix Auto FMX - Samson Eaton’s trademark Tsunami
for rounds three and four of the and its extensive 2019 series. In a bold move, the marketing and promoter favoured Sheffield, PR programme rather than Wembley, for its grand reached an finale. This decision proved to be a audience of canny one and was vindicated, not circa 15 million. just in terms of ticket sales, but in Not bad for a unprecedented media interest with small team in both BBC and ITV covering the a niche-market event from the arena for its news sport … and a programmes, as well as local radio healthy return Four-time WSB champ Jonathan Rea lent his stations and the largest newspaper on investment support to Arenacross in Belfast group in the area getting behind for the forward- the event. looking partners As a whole, Arenacross put who supported the 2019 Tour, Centre for the Classic Dirt Bike motorcycle sport in front of over namely, Fix Auto UK, Pitstop Show in February. The show was 30,000 visitors in the cities of Betting, Protein Water, Insight packed with off-road machines, Belfast, Birmingham and Sheffield TV, Monster Energy Supercross 2, private restorations and an Muc-Off, WD-40 array of clubs, with the outdoor and Motul. autojumble overflowing with bargains. Legendary off-road stars Classic Dirt Bike Dougie Lampkin and John Banks Show attracted crowds as they were 16th – 17th interviewed by Jack Burnicle about February their adventures and quizzed www. about the highs and lows of their classicbikeshows. careers. The winner of the Best com in Show was an immaculate 1969 Thousands Bultaco Matador 250cc exhibited of visitors by Dave Wood, who also took descended on home the Best Enduro prize. Classic Dirt Bike Show - Best in Show the Telford Event planner Nick Mowbray International said; “We are absolutely thrilled
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with the turnout of the show. The event was a sell-out for trade, clubs and private entries and was enjoyed by thousands of like- minded off-road enthusiasts over the weekend. The show is getting bigger and better each year and we cannot wait to see what 2020 brings.”
MCN London Motorcycle Show 15th – 17th February www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com The 2019 MCN London Motorcycle Show welcomed a crowd of 40,411 visitors; an increase over 2018. With 19 manufacturers displaying the latest models, free live action racing, exotic customs and rare classic machines, the capital once MCN London Show entertainment again played host to a celebration of all things motorcycling suitable for the whole family. grabs. Fans of custom machines TomTom Adventure and Travel Alongside the modern were treated to a spectacular Zone proved popular with visitors machinery, the Bonhams Classic display in the Custom Cafe Racer as they headed to the stage to hear Zone played host to a spectacular Zone styled by Spada as some of talks from some of the biggest collection of rare machines, Europe’s leading builders brought names in adventure riding. many of which were also up for their creations to the capital. The EVENTS CALENDAR 2019
March 18th – 19th MCN Festival, East of England Donington Park, Derby 17th Normous Newark Autojumble, Newark Arena, Peterborough www.donington-park.co.uk Showground, Nottinghamshire www.mcnfestival.com www.classicbikesshows.com 3rd – 4th Llangollen Motorcycle Festival, Royal 24th-26th The Bike Shed, Tobacco Dock, London International Pavilion, Llangollen, North Wales April www.thebikeshed.cc www.llanbikefest.co.uk 6th Kempton Park Motorcycle Autojumble, Sunbury on Thames, Middx 31st – 2nd June Ireland Bike Fest, County Kerry, September www.classicbikeshows.com South West of Ireland 6th-7th Carole Nash Eurojumble, Netley Marsh, www.irelandbikefest.com Hampshire 7th Malvern Festival of Transport & Classic M/C www.classicbikeshows.com Show, Three Counties Showgrounds, Malvern June www.classicshows.org 15th-16th Prescott Bike Festival, Cheltenham, 28th-29th International Dirt Bike Show, Gloucestershire inc Kickback Staffordshire County Showground, Staffordshire 27th – 28th International Classic MotorCycle www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk www.classicbikeshows.com Show, Stafford County Showground, Staffordshire www.thecustomshow.com www.classicbikeshows.com July October May 4th – 7th Goodwood Festival of Speed, 19th – 20th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle 4th-6th Llandudno Transport Festival, Conwy Chichester, West Sussex Mechanics Show, Staffordshire County County, North Wales www.goodwood.com/flagship-events/festival- Showground, Staffordshire www.llantransfestco.uk of-speed www.classicbikeshows.com
5th-6th Bike 1066, Hastings East Sussex 21st – 22nd MCN Scottish Festival, Royal November www.bike1066.com Highland Centre, Edinburgh 5th – 10th EICMA, Milan www.mcnscottishfestival.co.uk www.eicma.it 12th Classic Bike Show, Dover Transport Museum, Whitfield, Dover August 16th – 24th Motorcycle Live, NEC, Birmingham www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk 3rd – 4th Donington Classic Motorcycle Festival, www.motorcyclelive.co.uk
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p036038_events.indd 38 04/03/2019 16:04 NEWS: More at www.motorcycletrader.net – Updated every day BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS Take a tax break Improving a company’s tax efficiency is a sensible step for any business owner to take. Here, growthbusiness.co.uk provides a list of five must-know tax breaks
Value Added Tax (VAT) overview couldn’t have easily solved. It – for free by deducting the cost Businesses that turnover £85,000- also needs to meet the criteria against your taxable profits. There plus over 12 months are required to of attempting to, or successfully are, understandably, some strict register for VAT. However, you can overcoming uncertainty. guidelines that companies must voluntarily sign up for VAT even follow to be eligible for the scheme. if your company doesn’t currently Benefits: For starters, the product must be meet or exceed this threshold. After • R&D tax credits reduce the brought, not leased. It also doesn’t signing up, your company is legally financial risk of investing in new and apply to buildings, land or any form required to charge VAT on all goods unproven technology of structure. and services. You can then reclaim • The credits help level the playing that VAT when completing your tax field between small and large Benefits: return. businesses • The scheme allows companies to inwardly invest without additional Benefits: Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) spending • VAT-registered companies can overview • Every product included in the claim back output tax on goods The EIS is designed to help UK-based scheme is energy-efficient, which or services brought through the businesses raise finance through promises reduced utility bills company external investment. Only companies • Companies with eco-friendly • They can also re-claim on input tax that have been in business between credentials are viewed positively by that been charged to them by another two and seven years can apply for consumers company the scheme. Even then, you will not • Any VAT claim can be backdated be eligible to apply if your business Travel Expenses overview by up to four years, allowing the is registered on a recognised stock Both company owners and employees business to receive one large lump exchange. In a nutshell, the scheme are eligible to claim back tax costs sum payment ensures that eligible businesses can on expenses relating to business • A VAT registration number can help offer investors 30 per cent tax relief travel outside of a normal working build brand integrity on investments up to £1,000,000. commute. The deduction can only be claimed on an expense that is Research and Development (R&D) Tax Benefits: deemed necessary for a business. In Credits overview • The scheme can help make start- real-world terms, this simply means Any company developing new up businesses more attractive to that you may be asked to prove technology can legally apply for R&D investors that the expense relates to business tax credits. Loss-making small and • It allows companies to raise more rather than a leisure activity. Some medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) funds than they perhaps otherwise examples of what you can claim tax can claim up to 33.35 per cent would have been capable of back on include hotels, taxis/bus/ back on R&D expenditure. Profit- train fares, laundry, car parking, making SMEs can claim 26 per cent Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) meals, car hire and phone bills. back. Corporations with 500 or overview more staff are also eligible but only The ECA scheme is designed to help Benefits: allowed to apply for a smaller credit businesses improve their green • Winning or sustaining custom is amount (11 per cent). To be granted credentials through improved made more affordable thanks to R&D tax credits, your company technology. It allows you to buy travel expenses must have looked for, or achieved products that are found on the • Any company, irrespective of its an advancement in science and Energy Technology List (ETL) size, can claim technology that another professional – such as machinery or vehicles Source: growthbusiness.co.uk
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p039_bus news_dB.indd 39 04/03/2019 11:57 BUSINESS JOURNAL: Providing finance
The pros and cons of finance
Offering finance gives your customers the option to spread the costs of purchases. However, it’s a provision that is very tightly regulated, as Jeanette Burgess explains
onsumers in the 21st to their credit card or apply for Becoming regulated Century are credit-savvy. a personal loan, but if you can Most retailers do not provide C Unlike their parents and offer a ‘one stop shop’ by selling credit terms themselves, they grandparents, the millennial them the credit alongside their partner with one or more generation is less likely to save new purchase, you are likely to specialist lenders. In these up for that new bike, lavish increase sales. But consumer circumstances, the retailer is holiday or home improvements credit is highly regulated, and a ‘credit broker’. To operate — they are happy to buy now before you can offer credit to this way, they must either be and pay later. your customers, there are a authorised by the Financial Consumers expect to be number of legal and compliance Conduct Authority (FCA) or be offered credit terms when they standards you will need to meet. an ‘Appointed Representative’ make expensive purchases; if The following sets out the key (AR) of another business they aren’t, they can always turn issues you will need to consider. (usually the lender to which
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p00_Bus Journal_dB.indd 40 04/03/2019 11:46 you refer business) which is so “If you provide credit, you are subject to rules regulated. Getting regulated as an set out in the FCA handbook. You may receive AR is quicker and cheaper than applying to be directly compliance visits and will have to submit reports” authorised, which requires the completion of detailed forms, the provision of considerable charge the customer for your customers, which is why amounts of information and their services. Some receive lenders are often very careful payment of a fee. In either commission from lenders but to undertake due diligence on case, you will need to agree a some don’t on the basis that their broker partners which contract with the lender, setting their benefit is in improving supply goods and services. out your respective legal roles their sales penetration via the They also build in contractual and responsibilities, and this credit offering. However, if protections to seek to claw back is likely to include provisions you are charging the customer from the supplier any payments under which you are obliged to for the service, you need their they have to make. Sometimes compensate the lender for losses express consent to pay you and this may extend to requiring they suffer because of your acts if you receive a commission for personal guarantees from and omissions outside the scope the introduction, you need to directors. of the agreed activities. disclose this too. Complaints: you must have Rules on staff and agent Your regulatory responsibilities a customer complaints policy remuneration Whichever route you choose, and you will be subject to the The FCA recently undertook however, your role as a credit jurisdiction of the Financial a review of how retail credit broker will mean you are Ombudsman Service (FOS). brokers paid their staff and subject to a wide range of FCA When a customer complains found that the commission rules set out in its handbook. about your credit broking and incentive/bonus schemes You must be assessed as ‘fit services you have to consider presented a high risk of mis- and proper’ by the FCA to their complaint and issue a final selling in 64 per cent of cases. undertake regulated activities. response within eight weeks, This is because the people You may receive compliance failing which they can complain selling credit to customers, visits from the regulator and to FOS which has the power sometimes in the home, were will need to report details to award compensation up to paid more if they met sales or about the business you write £150,000. performance targets. Even if every year. A failure to comply related to the goods/services can result in FCA disciplinary Risk factors rather than the credit itself, this action, including fines, and in On the face of it, partnering meant sales people were more some cases may mean the loan with a lender to give your likely to prioritise the sale over agreements you introduce are customers credit options is the suitability or affordability unenforceable without a court a win-win for everyone: you of the credit used to pay for it. order. sell more products, the lender The FCA has now introduced Advertising: any ‘invitation gets more business and your new rules requiring retail credit or inducement’ you make to a customers can spread the cost brokers to put policies in place customer to take out a credit of payment to suit them. But to ensure that their payment agreement is subject to strict it isn’t quite that simple, and structures don’t risk consumer rules; certain adverts must as a broker you need to be detriment. include a representative APR or fully aware of the risks and a representative example of the responsibilities you are taking To conclude loan product you are offering. on, for example: Selling via credit can most Sales process: as a broker you certainly increase the revenue a have to explain the key features Section 75 rights business can generate. However, of the loan to the customer and Just as when you buy goods on there are onerous obligations to take reasonable steps to ensure a credit card, when a customer meet which, if ignored, may lead that it is not unsuitable for the uses credit to pay for goods and to penalties a+nd unenforceable customer’s needs/situation. You services like a new bike, the contracts. Don’t be put off but need to give them time to read lender is jointly liable with the do be careful; get the process the terms and conditions and supplier for claims arising from right and everyone wins. must not pressure them to take misrepresentation or breach out the credit. of contract. If suppliers go out Your fees: in most cases, of business, the lender will Jeanette Burgess is Head of Regulatory & retailer credit brokers don’t be liable for any claims from Compliance at Walker Morris LLP. ■
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left the London M/cycle Show thwart anti-biking legislation and year. (It’s now up 8.7per cent – last month feeling depressed. lobby the politicians who rule us representing a mind-blowing 477 I Harley-D didn’t have a stand to look more favourably our way – extra bikes sold). there, Suzuki’s stand was smaller obviously a Good Thing – so using But then blow-me-down, the than two of the relatively tiny another gee-whizz buzz-word, he actual figures showed that mopeds Chinese bike importers’ displays outlined his rationale for the re- (inc. scooters) – the most readily (and niche manufacturer, Norton’s) brand thus: accessible category of PTWs to and numerically speaking, there “That mention of ‘motorcycle’ the great unconvinced – were were more stalls peddling snake (in the name) meant we were down by 29.7per cent. (January’s oil, £30 t-shirts and the like than pigeonholed… If you then think figures show that they remain anything else. Place was busy about the negative connotations stubbornly low at –12.5per cent, enough, but there wasn’t anyone around the word ‘motorcycle’ and Y-o-Y). Perhaps because ‘mopeds’ there under 30, and barely any the picture it creates, we are not – universally misnamed by under 40. So where, I mused, going to be able to be involved in mainstream media as actually are the next generation of bikers influencing transport policy. We the easily stolen ‘scooters’ which coming from? Not from behind have to look different and speak are the transport of choice for their iPads and smartphones, differently … create a different urban youth crime have become that’s for sure. image, an image which says we almost impossible for newbies to And so I harked back to a are a solution for the future. That insure, with sales plummeting recent-ish statement from Tony we are here now and we are not accordingly. I counted only four Campbell, the MotorCycle just a solution for today, but for at the London Bike Show; all Industry Association’s new-ish tomorrow as well – we are not an Chinese. CEO – why can’t they just be industry that is dying.” Indeed you may recall the ‘Managing Directors’ anymore? So it’s no longer the MotorCycle sorry tale of a teenager viciously ‘CEO’ sounds frightfully Industry Association, but simply murdered in an apparent drug ostentatious, especially for an the MCIA, appended by the dealing dispute in January whilst outfit with just a handful of staff: strapline ‘Today’s Industry, ‘riding his moped’ (actually a “At the moment (the MCIA) is Tomorrow’s Journeys’. Which to scooter), not mentioning that at servicing the grey pound. We have my easily confused little mind, 14 years-old he couldn’t legally no problem with that, but we have means little. The MCIA is an ride it. ‘His’ moped, or a stolen to start thinking about who is our ‘industry’? Making what? And one? Perhaps it’s just as well that customer of tomorrow and we since the admittedly pretty feeble the press ignored this glaring need the manufacturers and the image of a two-wheeler in the incongruity as it might only really creative types to… address Association’s old logo has been further deter potential bikers. that.” jettisoned in favour of something And, perhaps it’s telling that the This reflects anguished remarks that says damn-all about press release tub-thumping this I’ve been making here for years, motorcycles, what should we make glorious 0.3per cent (or 8.7per so I’m keenly awaiting details of of his claims? cent) rise in sales figures was precisely how the ‘really creative Anyroadup, a little later a headed by the old MotorCycle types’ might do this because it press release from the suitably Industry Assoc. name and logo will take a seismic shift in popular re-branded MCIA trumpeted with no mention of ‘Today’s culture to achieve it. A shame, too, the fact that, ‘the Powered Industry, Tomorrow’s Journeys’ that just before Xmas the MCIA Two Wheeler (PTW) market – maybe because sometimes unveiled a new and rather good (finished) 2018 slightly ahead moving forward is pretty damn logo, but also announced that the of 2017, as more people took hard, especially if you’re trying to word ‘motorcycle’ would disappear advantage of motorcycles and sell scooters in today’s market, or from its name. scooters to beat congestion on perhaps because the MCIA is as Now Campbell had already their daily commute… and enjoy confused about what it’s doing as assured us that under his CEO- their journeys.’ Which it did, by I am by how they seem to be doing ship the outfit would energetically a massive 0.3per cent year-on- it?
Mark Williams launched Bike magazine in 1971, and has written about bikes ever since. He blogs at: markswill.wordpress.com
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Highest registering Registrations by Style 2018 vs 2017 model this month within each style MOPEDS Dec 2018 Dec 2017 % Change 2018 YTD 2017 YTD % Change Lexmoto Echo 50 49 SCOOTER 287 1,046 -72.6 4,380 6,612 -33.8 Yingang YG48Q-5 28 OTHER 91 251 -63.7 1,038 1,100 -5.6 TOTAL MOPEDS 378 1,297 -70.9 5,418 7,712 -29.7
MOTORCYCLES Dec 2018 Dec 2017 % Change 2018 YTD 2017 YTD % Change BMW R1200GS Adventure 91 ADVENTURE SPORT 855 830 3.0 17,857 18,387 -2.9 Harley-Davidson Sport Glide 23 CUSTOM 277 245 13.1 8,280 7,992 3.6 Honda CB125F 83 NAKED 1,365 1,968 -30.6 33,570 31,243 7.4 Yamaha NMAX 125 141 SCOOTER 1,093 905 20.8 19,769 18,537 6.6 Lexmoto LXR 125SY 125-10 41 SPORT/TOUR 146 85 71.8 3,237 2,962 9.3 Suzuki GSXR1000 40 SUPERSPORT 476 375 26.9 8,255 9,432 -12.5 BMW R1250RT 21 TOURING 72 62 16.1 2,468 2,316 6.6 KTM 300 EXC Six Days 51 TRAIL/ENDURO 449 451 -0.4 6,127 5,935 3.2 UNSPECIFIED 3 6 -50.0 188 139 35.3 TOTAL M/CYCLES 4,736 4,927 -3.9 99,751 96,943 2.9
SUMMARY Dec 2018 Dec 2017 % Change 2018 YTD 2017 YTD % Change Total Scooters 1,397 1,976 -29.3 24,553 25,661 -4.3 Total Mopeds, M/Cs 3,745 4,290 -12.7 81,263 79,805 1.8 & Tricycles TOTAL REGS 5,142 6,266 -17.9 105,816 105,466 0.3
Highest registering Registrations by Engine Band 2018 vs 2017 model this month ENGINE BAND Dec 2018 Dec 2017 % Change 2018 YTD 2017 YTD % Change Lexmoto Echo 50 49 0-50cc 389 1,328 -70.7 5,640 7,871 -28.3 Yamaha NMAX 125 141 51-125cc 1,800 1,577 14.1 33,790 31,633 6.8 KTM 300 EXC TPI 51 126-650cc 1,059 1,409 -24.8 20,016 17,714 13.0 Honda NC750X 69 651-1000cc 1,049 965 8.7 25,240 26,888 -6.1 BMW R1200GS Adventure 91 Over 1000cc 845 987 -14.4 21,130 21,360 -1.1 TOTAL REGS 5,142 6,266 -17.9 105,816 105,466 0.3
New Motorcycle registration statistics supplied by The Motor Major manufacturers by UK powered two wheeler market Cycle Industry Association. For brand this month background information more detailed information about No. of motorcycles in use; the motorcycle market please Honda 958 (2014) 1.24 million (2015) 1.25 million contact: Yamaha 509 (2016) 1.27 million (2017) 1.26 million BMW 439 Motorcycle rider test passes; Motorcycle Industry Association KTM 338 (2014/15) 34.5 thousand (2015/16) 37.9 thousand 1 Rye Hill Office Park Kawasaki 289 (2016/17) 40.6 thousand (2017/18) 40 thousand Triumph 289 Birmingham Road Total distance travelled by motorcycle; Lexmoto 283 Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9AB (2014/17) 4.6 billion km (2.8 billion miles) Ducati 227 T: 02476 408000 Suzuki 185 W: www.mcia.co.uk Harley-Davidson 167 E: [email protected]
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p65_end user NEW_dB.indd 66 04/03/2019 16:05 The essential guide to the motorcycle trade and industry New Vehicle Registration Statistics in the UK for 01 JANUARY - 31 JANUARY 2019
Highest registering Registrations by Style 2019 vs 2018 model this month within each style MOPEDS Jan 2019 Jan 2018 % Change 2019 YTD 2018 YTD % Change Lexmoto Echo 50 53 SCOOTER 270 347 -22.2 270 347 -22.2 Yamaha YM 50-10 RE 17 OTHER 94 69 36.2 94 69 36.2 TOTAL MOPEDS 364 416 -12.5 364 416 -12.5
MOTORCYCLES Jan 2019 Jan 2018 % Change 2019 YTD 2018 YTD % Change Honda CRF1000 158 ADVENTURE SPORT 948 801 18.4 948 801 18.4 Honda CMX500 Rebel 37 CUSTOM 362 347 4.3 362 347 4.3 Honda CB650R 80 NAKED 1,453 1,493 -2.7 1,453 1,493 -2.7 Honda PCX125 227 SCOOTER 1,433 1,040 37.8 1,433 1,040 37.8 Kawasaki Z1000SX 34 SPORT/TOUR 109 113 -3.5 109 113 -3.5 Lexmoto LXR125SY 57 SUPERSPORT 333 395 -15.7 333 395 -15.7 BMW R1250RT 37 TOURING 102 130 -21.5 102 130 -21.5 Husqvarna TE 300 105 TRAIL/ENDURO 805 683 17.9 805 683 17.9 UNSPECIFIED 1 3 -66.7 1 3 -66.7 TOTAL M/CYCLES 5,546 5,005 10.8 5,546 5,005 10.8
SUMMARY Jan 2019 Jan 2018 % Change 2019 YTD 2018 YTD % Change Total Scooters 1,723 1,408 22.4 1,723 1,408 22.4 Total Mopeds, M/Cs 4,212 4,050 4.0 4,212 4,050 4.0 & Tricycles TOTAL REGS 5,935 5,458 8.7 5,935 5,458 8.7
Highest registering Registrations by Engine Band 2019 vs 2018 model this month ENGINE BAND Jan 2019 Jan 2018 % Change 2019 YTD 2018 YTD % Change Lexmoto Echo 50 53 0-50cc 374 423 -11.6 374 423 -11.6 Honda PCX 125 227 51-125cc 2,171 1,882 15.4 2,171 1,882 15.4 Husqvarna TE300 105 126-650cc 1,494 1,279 16.8 1,494 1,279 16.8 Honda CRF1000 158 651-1000cc 972 917 6.0 972 917 6.0 BMW R1250GS 115 Over 1000cc 924 957 -3.4 924 957 -3.4 TOTAL REGS 5,935 5,458 8.7 5,935 5,458 8.7
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