The Padgetts Honda Racing team will have a two-pronged attack at the 2017 Isle of Man TT Races, fuelled by Monster Energy, with Conor Cummins joining 11-times TT winner Bruce Anstey at the Batley-based squad.

The Manxman will contest the RST Superbike, PokerStars Senior, RL360 Quantum Superstock and Monster Energy Supersport races riding the latest-spec Honda CBR1000RR and Honda CBR600RR for one of the most experienced, and most successful, teams on the grid.

It comes on the back of Cummins having a successful outing for the team at last year’s TT after a last minute deal saw him contest the RL360 Quantum Superstock and two Monster Energy Supersport races. Riding the then Valvoline-liveried machines, he took an excellent fourth in the opening Supersport race and backed this up with seventh in the second, repeating the latter result in the Superstock race.

He also posted new personal best laps on those particular machines with 126.620mph and 129.739mph in the Supersport and Superstock classes respectively. Cummins, who has ridden for the official Honda Racing team for the last three years, also enjoyed successful meetings for the team at the Classic TT and Ulster Grand Prix.

2017 will be the Ramsey-based rider’s 12th year of competing in his home event and as well as a change in teams, there’s also a change in his starting position this year. After eight years with the number ten plate, the now 30-year old moves up the order in 2017, starting at number seven, ten seconds behind Michael Dunlop and ten ahead of the returning Guy Martin.

The eighth fastest rider of all time with a lap of 131.767mph, Cummins has taken six podiums during his TT career, the last of which came in 2014 when he took second and third respectively in the Senior and Superbike races and he’ll be hoping a complete switch to Clive Padgett’s family orientated team will propel back onto the rostrum this time around.

Kiwi Anstey has taken three wins and 13 podiums at the TT since joining Padgetts in 2011 with Ian Hutchinson giving them seven wins in 2009 and 2010, the latter year seeing him become the first man to win five races in a week.
Clive Padgett, team boss at Padgetts Honda Racing team said:

“Conor’s a very talented rider and a great lad and we are proud to have him representing our Motorcycle shop and the team but we’d be happy to share the limelight with a headline sponsor if a company is interested in coming on board and joining us.”

“Conor’s had some great results already at the TT and what I particularly like about how he races is his focus and commitment. He’s a great fit for the team. We’ve already made a good start with him last year and it’s good to have him with us full time.”

Conor Cummins said:

“What Clive Padgett and the team don’t know about racing on the Isle of Man isn’t worth knowing. He’s assembled a great group around him and I really enjoyed racing with the team last year – it just felt right. I’m looking forward to representing the team in all of this year’s races and I’m looking forward to repaying Clive’s faith in me.”

Date: Saturday 25 March 2017 | Time: 1pm | Stand: Kawasaki – 492

Holder of six Olympic gold medals, track cyclist and motorcycle-mad Jason Kenny will collect his 2017 Versys 1000 Grand Tourer on the Kawasaki stand at the Manchester Bike Show to add to his collection of ‘green’ machines this weekend. 

Richard Gregg from Kawasaki Motors UK and Jonathan Hughes from Bolton Motorcycles will be in attendance to hand over the brand-new 17-plate machine to Jason on stand 492. 

Jason Kenny will be available for interviews following the handover. 

Jason has had from us now. It’s great that he keeps coming back to Kawasaki as a brand as his needs and wants from his motorcycles change as the Kawasaki range is so vast, it offers plenty of choice. He’s a real petrol-head – just like all of us so it’s always a pleasure when he comes in. We wish him lots of happy miles aboard his new Versys 1000.”

Craig Watson, Kawasaki Motors UK Sales Manager, said: “The Versys range has been updated for 2017 – changes that have made an already fantastic machine, even better. Whether it’s a trip to the Alps or getting to a meeting in central London, the Versys 1000 will be a great companion.”

Priced from £11,799, the new Versys 1000 offers maximum riding enjoyment whether solo or two-up. The responsive in-line four engine and nimble chassis is a recipe for riding fun and, add in the upright riding position, it makes the Versys an ideal city roamer that really comes into its own on twisty roads.

Available in three colour options for 2017, Jason opted for Candy Burnt Orange and Flat Ebony – other options include Candy Lime Green and Metallic Carbon Grey and Metallic Flat Spark Black. 

The Grand Tourer options include: accessory 47-litre top case, clean-mount panniers, pannier bags, a tank pad, top case bag, fog lamps, handguards, engine guards and a 12V socket as standard.

To find out more about the Versys 1000 GT and for the full range, visit www.kawasaki.co.uk

It has been confirmed that Carl Fogarty will be attending the Manchester Bike Show on Sunday!  

The 4-time World Superbike champion, 3-time TT winner, Macau Grand Prix winner, World Endurance Champion and TT F1 Champion Carl Fogarty, will be taking to the stage on Sunday, as well as hosting two signing sessions on the Zona​ stand, who are exhibiting their innovative new rear-view helmet system. 

He also won the fourteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2014.

Manchester Bike Show 2017 | 25th and 26th March EventCity

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STAR GUEST
Meet Carl “Foggy” Fogarty on the Zona stand (369) on Sunday.

VISITOR LIKES
Free parking, Dedicated bike park, Easy Access, Reasonable entry price, Lots of bikes on display.

ABOUT THE SHOW
For the sixth successful year the number one event in the North of England catering for the motorcycle industry will be back at EventCity, Manchester on Saturday 25th & 26th March 2017. Over the last five years the Manchester Bike Show has doubled in size to a massive 22,000 sq m and with over 1,000 bikes on display is now the biggest and best indoor motorcycle show in the North of England.
In early April 2016 over 16,500 members of the public joined us for our biggest show yet for an unforgettable action filled day out for all the family. Since 2012 we have doubled the floor space occupied by the show, doubled the number of exhibitors, doubled the number of display bikes and doubled the number of visitors. At the time of writing advanced ticket sales have been consistently running at more than double the rate of the 2016 ticket sales.

The stunning fully carpeted Hall 4 will showcase brand new 2017 models from major manufacturers including Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Triumph, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, KTM, Royal Enfield and Benelli. As always there will be exclusive show offers from many of the manufacturers and dealers if you are looking to upgrade your current machine.

Also new for 2017 will be an auction run by The Motorcycle Auction Ltd at noon on both days where you can enter your motorcycle for sale or indeed grab a nearly new bargain.   

Hall 3 hosts the Northern Classic Bike Show featuring a stunning display of over 600 modern, race, classic, dirt bike and street fighter machines from clubs and private individuals all competing for Bike of the Show in the Vulcanet Concours. In addition there will be a dedicated racing area organised by the governing body of motorcycle sport in the UK, the ACU. The represents a real chance to get up close to the bikes currently competing in regional, national and world championship race series.

EventCity also delivers an unrivalled retail village with leathers, helmets, accessories, parts, touring companies and services so make sure that you grab a bargain while you are at the show.  Not forgetting to mention a live stage sponsored by Vulcanet with star guests, live music, competitions all compared by our MC Les Clayton. Finally don’t miss the thrilling thrice daily stunt shows provided by the Xtreme Stunt Team.

EventCity really is the place to be on 25th & 26th March if you are serious about motorcycling.

WHAT THE PARTICIPANTS SAID IN 2016:

MANUFACTURERS
"Just to a quick email to say thanks for such a fantastic show again this year! We did well with bike sales and clothing." Martin Bridgehouse, General Manager, Ducati Manchester. 

TRADE EXHBITORS
“Thanks for all your help. Keep pushing – you’re doing a great job of making a great northern England bike show!” Clive Rumbold, Moto Scotland. 

CLUBS
"Can I congratulate you on a splendid 2016 Manchester Bike Show. The organisation was first class and it was very pleasing to see so many people there. Everyone involved with our stand enjoyed themselves and voted it the best show yet." John Booth, LE Velocette Stand.

VISITORS
"Absolutely fantastic day, absolutely fantastic bike show can't wait until next year." Gary Evans. 

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ADVANCE TICKETS
Advance tickets are available to buy until 11.55pm on Thursday 23rd March 2017.
Tickets are valid for entry on one day only, either Saturday 25th or Sunday 26th March.
Adult £14.00
OAP £12.00
Children aged 5-14 £4.00
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £32.00

ON THE DOOR PRICES:
Adult £17.00
OAP £15.00
Children aged 5-14 £4.00
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £37.00 

1. venue: EventCity, Phoenix Way, off Barton Dock Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7TB. Free parking. 

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Following the success of Michelin track days with Terry Rymer Racing in 2016, the team are back and offering you the chance to ride 5 legendary UK circuits at an unbeatable price of just £49 when you purchase a set of Michelin Power Cup Evo, Michelin Power Slick Evo, Michelin Power Rain or the NEW Power RS in 2017 from participating dealers.

Riders are invited to attend a track day hosted by racing hero and twice World Endurance Champion, Terry Rymer. Special guests are also due to attend with the likes of Steve Parrish, Chris Walker and Gary Mason on track at last year’s events. The day will include 120 minutes of track time along with tyre technical workshops and track day tuition from Terry himself. Refreshments are included and riders will also take home a photo and limited edition t-shirt and mug.

Michelin Power Days 2017 will begin on 26th June heading back to the ever popular Brands Hatch GP circuit and on to the historic Cadwell Park on the 17th July followed by demanding Oulton Park on 26th July and back by popular demand Knockhill Circuit in Scotland on 18th August. New for this year, Michelin Power Days will also visit Bishopscourt Circuit in Northern Ireland on 22nd August.

Following the success of Michelin’s return to MotoGP, the French tyre-giant’s sports tyre expertise has been proven at the top level, resulting in the launch of the new Power RS hypersport tyre. Developed using the new ACT+ technology in casing design, coupled with new race bred compounds derived directly from Moto GP, this tyre optimises steering force and feedback. Whether on the road, or on the occasional track day, the Power RS is extremely agile, with exceptional directional stability and impeccable handling in cornering. In recent BMW Motorad tests, the Power RS set the benchmark against all its nearest rivals.

Places are subject to availability and are certain to sell out quickly. To find your nearest participating Michelin Power Days dealer and book your place visit www.powerdays.co.uk