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  1. THRUXTON ACE - SPECIAL EDITION

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    Meet the special edition Triumph Thruxton Ace which was revealed last weekend at the Ace Cafe London in front of thousands of café racer fans!

    THRUXTON ACE - SPECIAL EDITIONThe Thruxton Ace celebrates it's classic racer heritage with a one-off Pure White and Jet Black paint livery paired with tasteful Ace Cafe logos reflecting Triumph’s long historical connection with the legendary café on London's North Circular.

    With a sculpted oxblood custom seat, detachable pillion seat hump and authentic bar end mirrors, the Thruxton Ace truly is a special edition - the bike also features a unique handlebar plaque to commemorate just that. The Thruxton Ace maintains the Triumph Thruxton’s iconic parallel twin, which produces 69PS and 69Nm of torque across a broad rev range.

    The bike also has the looks to go with its purpose with a classic 60’s café racer stripe running along the tank to complement the already spectacular silhouette of the Triumph Thruxton.

    Only 100 will be available in the UK with the bike landing in dealers in December. The price will be confirmed nearer the time - click here to find and contact your nearest dealer.

    Be quick - these won't be around for long!

    FOR THE RIDE

  2. New Monster 821 arrives in dealerships

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    · New Monster 821 arrives in dealerships this week

    · Available from £109 per month on Ducati TriOptions Finance 

    · Major service intervals of 18,000 miles

    · Class leading electronics and componentry

    · Restricted A2 licence version will be available

    Following the successful unveiling of the new generation Monster 1200, Ducati now introduces the Monster 821, a mid-size version of the exciting new model and the latest entry to the world of Monster.

    More than two decades on from the Monster’s first unveiling, Ducati presents the iconic model’s latest generation middleweight, the 2015 Monster 821. Maintaining the stylish character made famous by the original concept, the model sports the same new chassis and muscular styling as the Monster 1200 and is designed with premium components and fully integrated with Ducati’s latest technologies.

    Powered by the latest edition of Ducati’s immensely successful 821 Testastretta 11° engine, the accessible new Monster combines 112hp and 65.9ft-lb of torque with an impressively lightweight 179.5kg (395.7lb) (Dry weight) overall package. Super comfortable and with an innovative adjustable seat height, the model also combines class-leading electronics that include 8-level traction control, 3-level ABS and 3-level Ride-by-Wire into Ducati’s user-friendly, press-button Riding Modes.

    The Monster 821 features premium componentry that include high-spec brakes with twin radially-mounted Brembo monobloc M4-32 calipers, gripping 320mm discs, excellent suspension from Kabaya (43mm forks) and Sachs (rear) and stylish 10-spoke Panigale-style light alloy wheels. Merged with Ducati’s best-yet ergonomics, the Italian manufacturer offers the most attractive mid-range Monster ever. The 2015 Monster 821 uses next generation technologies to create an enhanced rider/motorcycle relationship, delivering a high-adrenaline experience while constantly reassuring with the feeling of complete control and ergonomic integration.

    Available at Ducati Dealerships now, the Monster 821 Dark is presented in a dark stealth colour with black frame and black wheels. The Dark is priced at £8,795 and is also available on Ducati TriOptions Finance from £109* per month. The Monster 821 comes in Ducati red with red frame and black wheels or star white silk with red frame and matte red wheels. Both red and white liveries are equipped with colour-matched single-seat covers. The Monster 821 is priced at £8,995 and is also available on Ducati TriOptions Finance from £109* per month.

    The new Monster’s Testastretta 11° engine underlines another milestone in Ducati’s constant investment in quality by enabling the distance between major service intervals (valve clearance check) to be set at an owner-friendly 30,000 kilometres (18,000 miles).

    The brand new model is also made available to restricted license holders with a specially regulated power version of 35kw and eligible under the A2 licence category.

    *Based on a deposit of 25% and a period of 37 months – full finance details on this model can be found here

  3. David Beckham: Into the Unknown‏

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    Whether you are a Triumph fan, football follower or simply a lover of adventure, don’t miss David Beckham: Into the Unknown on BBC1, 8.30 tonight and see David riding the iconic Bonneville in action as it takes on everything that Brazil can throw at it from Rio’s congested streets to the depths of the Amazon jungle.

    To find out more about the Triumph Bonneville click here or book your test ride today!

    FOR THE RIDE

    www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk

  4. Get an extra £1000 for your old bike when buying a new 1190

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    - Extra £1000 trade-in discount towards an 1190 Adventure
    - 1190 Adventure is the most sophisticated travel enduro available
    - Now with MSC ‘cornering ABS’ for 2014
    - Fantastic finance options available

    There’s never been a better time to start a new adventure as KTM UK is offering riders an additional £1000 discount when trading in their old machine towards a brand new 1190 Adventure or 1190 Adventure R.

    The ‘Adventure Trade-In Promotion’, run in conjunction with a wide range of finance offers, begins with immediate effect at all KTM Street dealers in the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands and is eligible to riders who have owned their planned trade-in bike for six months or more.

    In 2013, KTM once again pushed the travel enduro segment to new levels of performance, comfort and technology when it launched a new Adventure generation. Starting with the RC8 R engine and developed from scratch, the 1190 Adventure and Adventure R (both £13,799 on the road) are aimed at riders who want an adventure from every ride but with the added benefit of ultra high-specification components and the most sophisticated electronic rider assistance systems available to motorcyclists to date.

    Adventure riders are offered unparalleled levels of personalisation, comfort and safety through the bike’s various ride modes. These include the multi-stage combined antilock braking system C-ABS, the motorcycle traction control (MTC - also multi-staged), the push-of-a-button adjustable electronic damping system (EDS) suspension and the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

    For 2014, the 150hp 1190 Adventure and 1190 Adventure R became the world’s first motorcycles to offer an ABS that stays fully functional even while cornering. This becomes possible through the stability control MSC (Motorcycle Stability Control) developed in close cooperation with Bosch; controlling the antilock system and traction control while taking real-time dive and yaw angles into account, thereby enabling optimum braking and acceleration while leaned over, to the fullest extent that the dynamic physical limits allow.

    A large array of official KTM PowerParts are also available for riders to enhance, tune or simply tailor the specification of a bike to the exact requirements of whatever the adventure that lies ahead.

    To find your nearest dealer, discover everything there is to know about the KTM Adventure models and book a test ride, visit www.ktm.com

  5. NATIONWIDE Triumph Demo day - 12th April 2014!

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    We think we make the best motorcycles in the world. Now it's your turn to put them to the test.

     One unique day put aside by all Triumph dealers, when you can take to the road and put our range through its paces†. Whatever your riding style, we have your perfect match, including the new Thunderbird LT.

     Like what you try on the day? If you want to find out how you can ride away on a new Triumph every 2-3 years* with low** monthly repayments, we'll tell you how with TriStar Personal Contract Purchase (PCP).

    WIN A TRIUMPH FOR 6 MONTHS  Plus, if you register your attendance online here you'll be in with a chance to ride the Triumph of your choice for a full 6 months. Entry is absolutely free. One lucky person will win on this special day! REGISTER NOW!

     We'll also be giving away 10 pairs of Triumph Triple Challenge Hospitality tickets to runners up. Tickets can be used at any Triumph Triple Challenge round / venue.

     Don't know where your nearest dealer is? Find them here.