Category: Motorcycles

1. New Year, New Wheels with Can-Am Spyder Promotion

   Posted on 7:55am Friday 6th Dec 2013

   A new seasonal promotion offering savings of up to £2,500 (incl. VAT) on purchases of a new Can-Am Spyder from its 2013/2012 range of Sport Touring (ST) and Road Touring (RT) models until 28 February 2014 will give riders a three-wheeler experience with cutting-edge looks and excellent handling performance.

   Consumers who purchase a striking Can-Am Spyder ST, ST-S, RT, RT-S or RT techno model will save £1,250 (incl. VAT) while Can-Am ST LTD and RT LTD buyers will receive a saving of £2,500 (incl. VAT) from any authorised BRP participating dealer in the UK and Ireland, subject to available stock.

   Spyder enthusiasts will also benefit from BRP’s 4-year warranty coverage and 4-year roadside assistance offer, taking advantage of two additional years of cover for free. This promotion is also available on purchases of the 2013/2012 Can-Am Spyder RS or RS-S models.

   In addition, Spyder riders wanting to treat themselves this festive season will also be entered into the draw to win one of five an all-expenses paid place to attend one of BRP’s 2014 Spyder Rider Days community events worth over £400, including participation fee and hotel accommodation.                                                                                                      

   With its Rotax V twin engine and ‘Y’-shaped, three-wheeled design, the Can-Am Spyder delivers a bold, exhilarating new driving experience.  This sophisticated take on a motorcycle marries the open-air freedom of a motorbike with the comfort of a luxury car, and can be driven on a full car driving licence. Anti-lock brakes, stability control, cruise control and an optional clutchless semi-automatic transmission are key features of the Can-Am Spyder roadsters resulting in the effortless handling of corners and smooth acceleration.

2. New managerial appointments at Ducati Motor Holding

   Posted on 10:21am Thursday 28th Nov 2013

   Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 27 November 2013 – Newly appointed managerial positions at Ducati Motor Holding see Cristiano Silei now head of Sales & Marketing, while Diego Sgorbati becomes head of Motorcycle Related Products.

   The decision to establish two new managerial areas within the Ducati Motor Holding organisation has been driven by the constant growth and development of the iconic motorcycle manufacturer, combined with further upward momentum of the brand’s customer service.

   Cristiano Silei (previously Vice President of Sales) is now appointed Vice President of Sales & Marketing, in charge of creating a unified and cohesive strategy with renewed impetus. He will be supported by Roberto Righi (previously Director of Distributor Sales) who now takes on the new position of Director of Sales and to whom the Ducati sales network will now report.

   Diego Sgorbati is appointed Director of Motorcycle Related Products, responsible for ensuring a comprehensive Spare Parts, Accessory and Apparel range in addition to overseeing the Licensed Products & Services business unit. Within this business unit, Alessandro Cicognani (previously Head of Sponsorship) now becomes Director of Licensing & Corporate Partnerships.

    

    

3. Escape the day-to-day on one of six new models for 2014

   Posted on 7:48am Wednesday 20th Nov 2013

   Six new Triumphs have been unveiled in Milan at the EICMA International bike show, below is a taste of what you could be riding next.

   Tiger 800XC SE
   Our stunning new addition to the rugged Tiger 800 family will not only perform off the beaten track but it's distinctive special edition paint scheme will also get you noticed on the commute.

   Thunderbird Commander
   New muscle for your New Year's resolution? The wide wheeled Commander carries our 1700cc parallel twin powerplant and features two gorgeous paint options.

   Thunderbird LT
   Deep mudguards, wire-spoke rims and white wall tyres make the Thunderbird LT the ultimate cruiser-tourer. An all new seat configuration and hand painted pin stripe detail add to the luxury.

   America
   The most accessible entry into our cruiser range. Rider footboards, low seat height (690mm) and heel/toe shift make the America perfect for classic laid back cruising.

   America LT
   For those keen on long distance touring the America LT has, as standard, a touring screen, pillion sissy bar and panniers to add mile munching practicality to your journey.

   Speedmaster Our stripped back and blacked out cruiser. Wide handlebars, a skinny front tyre and blacked out engine cases gives the Speedmaster a moodier, hot-rod look for 2014.

4. EICMA 2013 visitors award brand new Ducati Monster 1200

   Posted on 9:27am Monday 11th Nov 2013

   Most Beautiful Bike of Show...

   Over 10,000 voters awarded the Ducati Monster 1200 “Most Beautiful Bike of Show” •Perfect debut for the third generation of an iconic Ducati model, which has sold over 275,000 •Massive public attendance closes EICMA 2013 on a positive note for Ducati and the market

   Rho (Milan, Italy) 10 November 2013 – Ducati’s brand new Monster 1200 has been voted “Most Beautiful Bike of Show” on the closing day of the EICMA 2013 International Motorcycle Show in Milan. The survey, organised by the Italian publication, Motociclismo, attracted over 10,000 participants and has become an annual tradition at the highly important show and a valuable and prestigious award.

   The Ducati Monster 1200 was the clear winner of the award followed by the MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800. The result rewards Ducati for its continuous development of new models with latest technologies, an initiative that has helped the company (a member of the Audi Group) to repeat the positive sales trend enjoyed in recent years, with 2013 on course to maintain the Italian manufacturer’s record sales set in 2012.

   The prestigious award was announced at the end of the show, when Corrado Capelli (President of ANCMA) Piero Bacchetti (President of Edisport Editoriale) and Massimo Bacchetti (Editor of Edisport Editoriale) presented the award to Ducati Motor Holding’s Director of Marketing, Diego Sgorbati.

   The “Most Beautiful Bike of Show” award closed an incredibly busy event which saw over 500,000 vistors view the many halls of exhibitors at Fiera di Milano-Rho, a positive signal to the industry and to a motorcycling market particularly affected by the global economic crisis. The public’s appreciation of Ducati’s latest offering closed an equally busy week for Ducati, which started in style on Monday with the unveiling of the Monster 1200 at the spectacular “Leonardo da Vinci” Science and Technology Museum in the centre of Milan.

   More than two decades and 275,000 sales after the Monster’s very first unveiling in Cologne, Ducati has introduced the iconic model’s third generation with the 2014 Monster 1200 and 1200 S. Powered by the formidable, Superbike-derived 1198 Testastretta 11° DS engine with an enhanced set-up for mid-range power delivery and rideability, the brand new flagship of the family presents an entirely new chassis and muscular design fully integrated with Ducati’s latest technologies.

   High-spec brakes, suspension, single-sided swingarm and lightweight wheels combine with Ducati’s best-yet ergonomics to offer the Italian manufacturer’s most attractive Monster ever. Super comfortable and introducing an innovative adjustable seat height, the model also combines 8-level traction control, 3-level ABS and 3-level Ride-by-Wire into Ducati’s user-friendly, press-button Riding Modes.

   Evoking the exciting memories of past models such as the powerhouse S4R and S4RS, the 2014 Monster 1200 also boasts an exclusive S model with 145hp and a ride-enhancing 92ft-lb of high-accelerating torque, wrapped beautifully in a spec-impressive chassis that tips the scales at 182kg (401lb) dry weight.

   While the Monster 1200 is presented in Ducati red with red frame and black wheels, the Monster 1200 S offers Ducati red with red frame and glossy black wheels in addition to the striking scheme of white with bronze-coloured frame and glossy black wheels. The Monster 1200 and 1200 S will become available in Ducati Dealerships from early 2014.

5. John McGuinness helps to launch Honda's 2014 models‏

   Posted on 10:16am Thursday 7th Nov 2013

   Honda TT Legends rider John McGuinness has appeared with some of Honda's biggest racing stars in a presentation to launch the company's new model line-up for 2014.

   The 20-time Isle of Man TT winner joined Pata Honda World Superbike star Leon Haslam, 14-time World Trials Champion Toni Bou and 2013 FIM World Rally Champion Paulo Gonçalves in Milan in Italy on Monday night to ride the new models on to the stage in front of the world's motorcycle media.

   They were joined by three of Honda's racing stars of the future, European Junior Cup winner Jake Lewis, Honda 150 European champion Filippo Grigoletto and European Junior Cup rider Sabrina Paiuta.

   Honda's 2014 line-up includes six new models, with two 650cc machines featuring a new inline four-cyclinder engine, the new CTX1300 cruiser and the next evolution of the NC series.

   The range also features new directions for Honda's VFR800F and the CBR1000RR Fireblade which spearheads Honda's racing activities in World Superbike, the Isle of Man TT and World Endurance, including the famous Suzuka 8-Hour race in Japan.

   McGuinness rode an updated CBR1000RR Fireblade on to the Milan stage, while Haslam, who won this year's Suzuka 8-Hour race, brought on the new CBR1000RR Fireblade SP featuring Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes.