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    • Special offer for August makes SEAT MÓ available from £4,999 OTR
    • MÓ provides a significant step towards accessible urban electric mobility
    • As the cost-of-living rises, MÓ provides an accessible answer to urban mobility at a discount until 31 August
    • Expertly designed electric motorcycle with state-of-the-art removable battery for easy charging
    • Capable of 59mph maximum speed with a range of 85 miles (WMTC), MÓ is available to order from 24 selected SEAT retailers
    • Visit https://www.seat.co.uk/ for more information

    Milton Keynes, 16 August 2022 – The innovative SEAT MÓ eScooter 125 is available from just £4,999* OTR throughout August, providing an accessible answer to zero emissions urban mobility at a discounted price point.

    With the cost of living rising, riders can save over £800 on the fully electric eScooter, enabling fleet and private buyers to travel more efficiently and conveniently.

    Capable of 59mph and with a range of 85 miles (WMTC), the innovative electrified urban transport solution incorporates a state-of-the-art removable battery for easy charging at home or at the rider’s place of work.

    Available now from participating retailers, the offer is available until 31st August, providing nearly 14% off the previous OTR price of £5,800.   

    Richard Harrison, Managing Director, SEAT UK, explained: “SEAT MÓ provides a truly compelling proposition for urban mobility. It is affordable, convenient and zero emissions mobility at its best. It is fully up to the demands of modern urban travel with its ample range and ease of changing, while being extremely fun to ride.

    “With the UK Government’s 2030 deadline looming, our two-wheeled electric vehicle is an ideal solution for the travel needs of motorists across the UK, including many who might never have considered a motorcycle previously.”

    The SEAT MÓ eScooter is equivalent to a 125cc motorcycle, priced at £4,999 OTR for August, it is also available from £79.40 per month (48 months) on PCP with a £99 deposit**, making it an affordable proposition for those wanting to spread the cost.

    Integrated into the SEAT MÓ’s rear wheel is a 9kW electric motor (peak power) – equivalent to a 125cc motorcycle or scooter – that produces 240Nm of torque, giving the city electric motorcycle a top speed of up to 59mph and a 0-31mph acceleration time of only 3.9 seconds. It also benefits from a Combined Braking System (CBS), alongside regenerative braking for improved range and a reverse gear.

    Customers can choose between three driving modes: City, Sport and Eco, as well as a reverse gear to make manoeuvring simpler.

    Further simplifying the ownership experience, the eScooter 125’s battery can be charged in situ or removed and placed nearer to a three-pin plug socket for convenient and safe charging.

    Available in three striking colours – Daring Red, Dark Aluminium, and Oxygen White – MÓ fuses dynamism, urban design and bold, contemporary looks with an incredibly low cost of ownership to offer a vehicle that is at home in the city and on the open road.

    For more information on the SEAT MÓ and its range of accessories, visit www.seat.co.uk

     

     

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  1. Ace Cafe London’s regular monthly All-American Cruise-In from 4pm on Saturday 27th August celebrates an American icon, the Corvette

    The first model, a convertible, was introduced at the 1953 GM Motorama as a concept car; production models went on sale later that year. In 1963, the second generation was introduced in coupe and convertible styles, and eight design generations on to todays 2023 70th anniversary model, powered by a 6.2L LT2 V8 motor with 495hp available,  the ‘Vette is "America's Sports Car"
     
    Through the decades since launch this Chevrolet “Bow Tie” built car has featured in a diverse array of hit songs and has gained a myriad of famous fans, from NASA astronauts, actors, musicians and sports stars, to include the 46th President of the USA - check out Jay Leno’s Garage and a burn-out from back in 2016, there’s no debating who has the need for speed in the White House!

    Jay Leno Garage 
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    See you at the Ace!

     

  2. The preparation of the Gresini Racing’s 2023 MotoGP project continues with another and extremely important confirmation: BOLD RIDERS, one of the leading motorcycle communities in Indonesia, will once again be a protagonist of the protagonists alongside the team ran by Nadia Padovani Gresini.
     
    Starting from next season – the sixth consecutive of this collaboration – BOLD RIDERS will be present on the bikes and leathers of the Gresini riders Fabio Di Giannantonio and Alex Marquez, the exciting new line up for 2023.
     
    MULYADI SUGIONO – BOLD RIDERS ACTIVATION MANAGER
    “Next season would be our 6th year partnering with Gresini Racing. It has been one heck of a ride, and we are definitely hungry for more. We believe that this partnership will surely help us enhance and enrich our values as one of the biggest motorcycle communities in Indonesia and help us to grow even bigger. Looking forward to have another BLAST season, with Diggia and Alex on board”.
     
    CARLO MERLINI – GRESINI RACING COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING DIRECTOR
    “I’m very pleased to announce that our partnership with BOLD RIDERS will continue in 2023. BOLD RIDERS is the largest biker community in Indonesia, and we like to think that having the BOLD RIDERS logo displayed on the Gresini MotoGP Team’s riders and bikes is a way for thousands and thousands of bikers to enhance their spirit of brotherhood and their sense of belonging to the community.  Many thanks for their renewed trust in our project and for the long-lasting partnership”.
  3. Advanced tickets to the UK’s largest motorcycle show, Motorcycle Live, in association with Bikesure Insurance, are available now from motorcyclelive.co.uk - with fantastic savings to be made by purchasing in advance.

    Taking place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, from 19-27 November 2022, Motorcycle Live is an annual pilgrimage for many motorcycle enthusiasts, and this year’s show promises to be truly memorable - with over 40 manufacturers already signed up. 

    Whether visitors can already ride, are returning to riding or looking to get on to two wheels for the first time, there are free riding opportunities suitable for all ages.

    The interactive adventure riding area ‘Experience Adventure’, has a record-breaking six manufacturers taking part, so visitors can climb aboard adventure bikes from global brands, and test the bikes capabilities around the purpose-built multi-terrain adventure course.

    Classic and Custom Zones return for 2022 and visitors can see  and meet racing stars, riders, and celebrities on the Black Horse Stage - great news for autograph and selfie hunters. Launched in 2021, the ‘Electric Test Ride Zone’ has been bolstered for 2022 with opportunities to ride more models, from more manufacturers.  

    Finlay McAllan, Managing Director of Motorcycle Live said: “We can’t wait to open doors to the show and welcome back the biking community. The show is already shaping up to be brimming with manufacturers, retailers, interaction and wall-to-wall bikes. As always, it's a great opportunity for biking enthusiasts to see the latest bikes, chat to helpful,  knowledgeable staff, and get a winter biking fix. See you there!”

    Advanced tickets are priced at £22* for adults, £1** for children aged 6-18 and under 5's go free**. Motorcycle parking is free and car parking can be booked for a discounted price of £10 when purchased with tickets in advance. 

    Motorcycle Live 2022 returns to The NEC, Birmingham on Saturday 19 November with doors opening at 10am. See you there! 

    Tickets on sale NOW for Motorcycle Live 2022

  4. Sevilla Air Tex jacket 

    Lightweight and versatile, the Sevilla Air Tex jacket is made from perforated mesh fabric allowing welcome airflow to the body in warmer temperatures. 

    Upholding Dainese’s safety standards, it features removable Pro Shape 2.0 certified soft protectors at the shoulders and elbows and there’s a back pocket compatible with a G model back protector. Strategically placed reflective inserts help riders with active safety in low-light conditions and adjusters at the neck, hips and cuffs allow for a customised fit.  

    Available in a choice of three colours – Black/Black, Black/Charcoal-Gray and Black/Grape-Leaf – in sizes UK 34-54 with an RRP of £209. 

    Air Fast Tex jacket 

    Perfect for those warm summer rides, Dainese’s Air Fast Tex jacket has been designed with optimal ventilation with QuickDry fabric materials and large air mesh inserts – offering great efficacy in terms of antibacterial and anti-odour properties, durability and wash resistance.

    Pro-Armor removable soft protectors – EN 1621.1-certified – are positioned at the shoulders and elbows and work in synergy with the rigid polyurethane fabric on the shoulders and rear pocket, which can hold a G1 or G2 back protector.

    There are two outer pockets for riders’ possessions, a waist adjustment and also a fastening system to connect the jacket securely to trousers.

    Available in a choice of three colours – Black/Gray/Gray, Black/Gray/Blue and Black/Gray/Fluro-Red – in sizes UK 34-52 with an RRP of £399.95.

    Energyca jacket 

    For those riders looking for a summer sporty jacket, the Energyca Air Tex motorcycle offers freedom of movement and has a snug and comfortable fit due to its Cordura Comfort stretch fabric construction – which is highly resistant to abrasions. There are adjusters for a customised fit at the collar, waist, sleeves and cuffs as well as a jacket/trouser connection system and a choice of three pockets – two external and one internal – for possessions.

    Whether riding at higher altitudes or just wanting additional protection against wind chill, the removable windproof lining comes in handy. With the windproof lining removed, large air mesh panels allow a steady flow of cool air inside. The Energyca jacket offers great efficacy in terms of antibacterial and anti-odour properties, durability and wash resistance.

    EN1621.1-certified composite protectors are placed at the shoulders and elbows with additional aluminium plates on the shoulders – designed to facilitate sliding in the case of impact. There are pockets for a G1 or G2 back protector and a Double Chest protector.

    Available in a choice of two colours – Black and Black/Fluo-Red – in sizes UK 34-54 with an RRP of £329.95.