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08/09/2020

Dressed to thrill… not chill

You must have noticed that September has heralded a definite early-morning chill, as well as the new 70 registration plate. But, with temperatures rising during the day, it’s not time to switch to winter motorbike clothing just yet. What’s the answer...

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08/09/2020

Test ride: Kawasaki Z900RS

You don’t always get a second chance in life so full marks to Kawasaki for going back to the future with the Z900RS - its tribute to the legendary Z1. The king of cool in the ’70s, the Z1 was the most powerful Japanese four-cylinder, four-stroke motorbi...

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06/08/2020

Take a tour of our soft luggage

If your holiday plans are up in the air this year, due to the Covid-19 crisis, it is a great excuse to go touring on your motorbike. Two-wheel freedom is also a great way to self-isolate and social distance! You don’t need a huge touring bike, fully ...

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06/08/2020

Thanks for your patience and loyalty

We are living in strange times! The Covid-19 crisis saw us just ticking over in April and May with the showroom and workshop shut. But, since reopening at the start of June, we’ve been flat out. Business picked up quickly with three consecutive weeks...

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05/08/2020

New airbag vest offers best body protection

Motorcycling is about having fun while keeping safe. A big part of being properly protected is wearing the right clothing, from head to toe. We’ve just added the latest-generation body airbag to our wide range of products designed to help keep you sa...

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05/08/2020

Test ride: Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT

It’s easy to dismiss Suzuki’s new V-Strom 1050XT as just a colourful rehash of this sport adventure tourer that has won fans for its hard-working, all-round ability. I should know – I’ve been riding the 650 version for two years and it does everything I...

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04/08/2020

Keep cool, look cool this summer

It can be tempting to shed protective motorbike clothing, as summer temperatures soar, in a bid to keep cooler. We’ve all seen bikers wearing shorts, vests and even flip-flops (!) but that’s certainly not cool, should you be in a collision o...

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03/07/2020

Gear up with great deals on wheels

With the motorcycle season in full swing after the Covid crisis closure, our three franchises have some cracking deals to help kickstart even more sales. Suzuki is giving you the chance to have your bike, your way by running a number of money-saving off...

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03/07/2020

Record-breaking sales boost business

Business is well and truly up and running again since reopening our showroom, resulting in a record-breaking week for sales. Director Dave Willis said: “After two and a half months of lovely weather, before reopening the showroom again on 1 June, we wer...

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