ELECTRIC TT RACERS SEEK 110MPH LAP

Top electric-powered motorcycle race teams MotoCzysz and Mugen will again to go head to head in the SES TT Zero Race on the Isle of Man next week.

Silent and speedy: Electric TT bikes

Both teams broke the 100mph average speed barrier around the TT Mountain Course last year, with the Japanese outfit Mugen splitting the MotoCzysz pair, with all three podium placed riders posting times in excess of 100mph.

Michael Rutter took the honours and a cheque for £10,000 in 2012 with the first ever 100mph lap recorded by an electric bike, but he was chased all the way by John McGuinness's Mugen, finishing with a time of 102.2mph, 23 seconds behind. Mark Miller was a further 15 seconds back in third place.

Electric TT bikes - would give anyone a thrill

This year Rutter will be first away on the road, followed by his MotoCzysz teammate Mark Miller. MotoCzysz are looking to achieve an average lap speed in excess of 110mph, a time that would make them competitive in the conventional 650cc Supertwin class.

Nineteen time TT champion John McGuinness will again lead the Mugen effort but on an extensively modified bike that features an all-new chassis and power train as well as completely new bodywork. The team has targeted a lap in excess of 110mph.

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DUNLOP BIKE RACING TYRE PRODUCTION AT RISK

The Dunlop Motorsport factory at Fort Dunlop in Birmingham — which manufactures all of the brand’s motorcycle race tyres — is in jeopardy after its landlord sold a new lease on the 11-acre site to Jaguar Land Rover for an expansion of Jaguar’s adjacent Castle Bromwich plant.

Dunlop: relocation imminent

Dunlop’s current lease expires in May 2014. Its 180 employees at the facility have been informed of this sudden development, although full implications — which will obviously involve production relocation elsewhere — are not yet clear.

“We have a robust contingency plan to ensure continued supply of our tyres to our key customers,” said Dunlop Motorsport Europe general manager Jean-Felix Bazelin in a statement. “Our aim is to assess impact and evaluate possible alternatives.”

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DSA CLARIFIES AGE RULES FOR INSTRUCTORS

The Driving Standards Agency has made the information about the minimum age to be a motorcycle instructor easier to understand. It now has a tool on www.gov.uk/become-a-motorcycle-instructor  which helps anyone thinking about becoming a motorcycle instructor to check their eligibility. This has been updated to take account of the EU Third Directive changes on 19 January this year.

Want to be an instructor?

An ATB manual  (www.gov.uk/motorcycle-approved-training-body-atb-manual#certified-instru... ) explains the full eligibility criteria for anyone who wants to become a motorcycle instructor. The minimum age limit remains at 21 for riders who passed a category A2 or category A test before 19 January 2013. A rider who passes a category A2 test at 19 followed by a category A test two years later at 21, can become an instructor at 22 once they have held full motorcycle entitlement for 3 years.

Instructors must hold the category of licence they are providing training for. For example, an instructor who holds a category A2 licence can provide training for category A1 and A2 but not category A.

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YAMAHA ACCOLADE FOR ALF ENGLAND

Warwickshire-based dealer Alf England Motorcycles has been awarded the Yamaha Master of Customer Care (MoCC) award for its performance in 2012. It was the highest-scoring dealer on Yamaha’s National Customer Satisfaction Index for both sales and service during last year. Yamaha Motor UK’s motorcycle sales manager Stuart Swaby, area sales manager Paul Cross and service manager Nick Girling visited the dealership in Bedworth to present the award to dealer principal Martin Cole and his team.

Alf England Motorcycles: Yamaha Customer Care Award

Founded in 1946 by Martin Cole’s grandfather, Alf England is still trading over 65 years later and a key part of this success is customer service, according to Cole. “On behalf of everyone at Alf England Motorcycles I would like to thank all of our loyal customers,” he said. “It really is an honour to know that all of our hard work is appreciated. We have always tried to offer the highest levels of customer service and to win the Yamaha Masters of Customer Care award for the second time really does show that we are continuing to get things right. I would also like to thank all of my staff members for their hard work and would also like to thank Yamaha Motor UK for its on-going support. After being a Yamaha dealer for over 20 years we are still very happy to be a key member of the Yamaha family.”

Five more dealers were shortlisted for the award — Alan Duffus Motorcycles, Keith Dixon Motorcycles, Motorcycle Mart, Phoenix Motorcycles and Saunders Motorcycles.

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HONDA COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL TEST OF A NEW PRODUCTION MODEL FOR MOTOGP

Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), with its test rider, ran a prototype successfully at the circuit of TWIN RING MOTEGI. The test took place from May 23rd through 24th, 2013.

New developments from Honda

Shuhei Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Honda Racing Company:
“Development of the model is currently a little behind schedule but the test results showed more than what we had expected, in particular, with its running performance. We can’t announce its name or the specification at this stage but we will have an opportunity of announcing the details in the not too distant future. We will keep on developing the machine to meet the 2014 MotoGP technical and sporting regulations, and will introduce the model by the end of this year.”

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JOBS: PR, SPONSORSHIP & EVENTS MARKETING MANAGER – BENNETTS (PETERBOROUGH)

Marketing Manager needed in the Insurance sector

PR, SPONSORSHIP & EVENTS MARKETING MANAGER – BENNETTS (PETERBOROUGH)

CONTACT DETAILS: BENNETTS, WWW.BENNETTS.CO.UK/CAREERS

This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced PR Manager who has a passion for motorcycles to work for a market leader. This role may also suit a journalist, who is keen to make a step into a PR & Marketing role. You will be responsible for developing and delivering the Bennetts PR, Events and Sponsorship Strategy.
What type of person will succeed in this role?

• You will have a solid background in PR ideally from the motorcycle industry or experience as a journalist
• You will have an extensive experience in creating strategic PR plans
• Proven track record of PR agency management experience
• Strong relationships with journalists
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Events management experience

What Benefits do we offer?
• Competitive pay and discretionary company bonus
• Generous annual leave entitlement and a chance to buy/sell holiday
• Pension (with significant employer contribution)
• Permanent Health Insurance and Life Assurance

To apply for this unique role, please visit www.bennetts.co.uk/careers by Friday 28th June.

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JOBS: REGIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE SCOTLAND & IRELAND

TranAm - looking for Sales representation in Scotland & Ireland

CONTACT DETAILS: MARK SAWYER, MARK.SAWYER@TRANAM.CO.UK

REGIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE SCOTLAND & IRELAND

The UK’s leading distributor of premium motorcycle apparel is now recruiting a Regional Sales Executive to represent our exciting and expanding portfolio of products.
The successful candidate will service a network of established dealer accounts and develop new business opportunities within a the territory. Applicants will excel in all facets of field-based sales and demonstrate the ability to present, promote, support and sell from an extensive range of technical premium brands. Previous successful experience in a field sales role within the motorcycle trade preferred.

Remuneration consists of the following:
• Basic pay plus uncapped commission (OTE typically in the range of £25,000 - £35,000+)
• Company car
• Generous staff discount scheme

Forward your covering letter and CV by email to: mark.sawyer@tranam.co.uk 
or in writing to: Mark Sawyer, TranAm Ltd, William House, Gore Road, New Milton, Hants. BH25 6RJ

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JOBS: DEALER SUPPORT MANAGER, KTM

KTM: Dealer Support Manager needed

CONTACT DETAILS: MATT WALKER,

DEALER SUPPORT MANAGER, NORTHANTS BASED 

BACKGROUND:
KTM-Sportmotorcycle UK Ltd is a subsidiary of KTM Sportmotorcycle AG, Austria. We have a key opening for a Dealer Support Manager to provide support to both the Sales team and dealer network in the UK.

THE ROLE
This is a vital role at a truly exciting time for KTM. You will work closely with the UK Sales team and our parent company in Austria but most importantly our dealers. The role is based at our head office in Brackley (Northants) but you will also visit dealers and KTM Austria as required. You will be responsible for providing reporting information, supporting dealer improvements and network development, Dealer Contracts, financial information, liaising with KTM partners and dealer communications.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
• A professional approach with good communication skills and attention to detail.
• A team player with strong relationship building ability.
• Initiative and a desire to succeed.
• Computer literacy (particularly Microsoft Excel).
• Motorcycle industry experience and/or a passion for motorcycles preferred.

THE POSITION OFFERS
Remuneration up to £28,000 and a real opportunity to be part of an exciting company and a brand that is going places.

Please apply in writing, enclosing a CV (with current salary details) and covering letter by 21st June to:
Matt Walker, National Sales Manager, KTM-Sportmotorcycle UK Ltd, KTM House, Ward Road, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7LE

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COLIN SEELEY £10,000 CHARITY BID

Colin Seeley

Former dealer and British sidecar champion Colin Seeley has been nominated charity partner for the 9-11 August Classic Racing MC Donington Classic. 

Seeley created the Joan Seeley Pain Relief Memorial Trust 34 years ago in honour of his late wife and aims to raise £10,000-plus at Donington for the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for treating injured soldiers. Details eva_colin@btopenworld.com

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BE THE FACE OF UK MOTORCYCLING

Following the success of the 2012 search, the organisers of Motorcycle Live, the UK’s biggest bike show, are once again looking for real people to represent the length and breadth of the British biking community in the 2013 advertising campaign. 

Motorcycle Live - looking for UK motorcyclists for campaign

Motorcyclists of all genres, shapes and sizes are welcome to apply, with 15 successful candidates being invited to a special photo and film shoot. The photographs and footage will form the print and online advertisements for Motorcycle Live 2013, which will take place at The NEC, Birmingham from 23 November to 1 December. 

Hopeful entrants can apply via the Motorcycle Live Facebook page by demonstrating their passion for all things two-wheeled. They must submit one photo that best represents their love of motorcycling and up to 100 words explaining why they should be chosen. The lucky winners will also receive a Motorcycle Live goody bag worth up to £250 containing show tickets, weekend passes for British Superbikes at Brands Hatch and loads of motorcycling gear.

“Last year’s search for stars proved so popular and we had so many entries that we wanted to give people another chance to take part,” explains Finlay McAllan, Managing Director of event organisers, MCI Exhibitions. “We’ll once again be looking for people to represent the show’s audience, which in the broadest terms is motorcycle enthusiasts. They may ride a sports bike or a scooter, they may collect classics or build custom machines – whatever their two-wheeled interest, Motorcycle Live is aimed at them and we want real people to represent that in our ads.”

Tel: +44 (0)24 7640 8020 | Email: enquiries@motorcyclelive.co.uk | Website: www.motorcyclelive.co.uk
MCI Exhibitions Ltd, 1 Rye Hill Office Park, Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry, CV5 9AB

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JOBS: PARTS & ACCESSORIES SALES PERSON

 CONTACT DETAILS: LARRY@PDQ1.COM , 01753 730043

PDQ: Parts & Accessories Sales person required

Maidenhead, Berkshire (J7 of M4)

We are currently seeking a full-time parts/accessories sales person for our busy mail order, workshop & tuning business.

The successful applicant will have previous experience in the motorcycle trade, ideally in a parts or trade sales position. Knowledge of the latest tuning products & accessories would be an advantage. You will need to be able to turn you hand to a variety of tasks including dealing with customers in the shop, answering email enquiries, telephone sales (both to the trade and retail), stock control and various other day to day duties as required. Computer literacy & good customer service skills are essential

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JOBS: MADISON MX ACCOUNT MANAGERS

CONTACT DETAILS: DEB NEWMAN, DEB.NEWMAN@MADISON.CO.UK

Madison: recruiting

Madison, the UK’s fastest growing MX distributor are looking for dynamic individuals who will proactively promote our portfolio of premier action sports products to the UK trade.
These brands include market-leaders such as GoPro, Thor, DRC, Dunlop and a host of other great MX brands.

To be considered for this exciting and challenging position you will need to be a confident, self-motivated individual and hold a deep interest and knowledge of the MX scene, together with an understanding of digital technologies.

This is a sales-based role and so a proven background within this field would be advantageous. The position is self-employed, UK field based and involves forging and maintaining close working relationships with our key customers.

If you feel that you have the passion and drive to represent one of the most exciting and dynamic product ranges in the UK MX scene today, then we would like to hear from you.


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BIKE NIGHT ATTRACTS 250 TO EXETER DEALERSHIP

Bridge Motorcycles- well attended bike night

Around 250 bikers turned up at the Exeter showrooms of Bridge Motorcycles last month for this year’s first Exeter Bike Night. Run every month throughout the summer by the multi-franchise dealership that this year celebrates its sixtieth anniversary, the evening included a display of classic British bikes by members of the Exeter British Motorcycle Club and was also supported by most of the area’s bike clubs, including the newly formed Mid Devon Bikers.

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MANX TIE-UP WITH ACE CAFE

The Isle of Man Government has established a strategic partnership with London’s Ace Cafe biker venue, involving a series of commercial, marketing and promotional initiatives around both the TT races and the new Classic TT event running alongside the Manx Grand Prix.

Ace cafe: TT activities

Now an internationally-licensed brand with outlets and representatives in the USA, Germany, Finland, Japan and, most recently, China, Ace Cafe London will recreate its iconic venue on the North Circular Road in the Classic TT paddock, decorated with motorcycling memorabilia. The Ace crew will also be taking over the VIP hospitality facility at the heart of the paddock on Saturday 24 August for an Ace Cafe party that will feature bands playing rock-and-roll from the 50s and 60s. In addition, a range of merchandise featuring both the Classic TT and Ace Cafe insignia will be available.

As part of the deal, Ace Cafe is marketing an exclusive Ace to Race visitor package for the Classic TT, priced at £2000 plus VAT. This includes five nights’ accommodation at the four-star Claremont hotel on Douglas Promenade, return Steam Packet sailings from Liverpool, the paddock carnival on Friday 23 August, VIP hospitality for the two Classic TT race days, and tickets to both the Ace Cafe party on Saturday night and a TT Heroes dinner on Sunday evening.

The partnership will also see the TT and Classic TT promoted globally as part of Ace Cafe’s event programme at trade shows and other motorcycle events.

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JOBS: AREA SALES MANAGERS & AGENTS

 AREA SALES MANAGERS & AGENTS

Merlin: UK and Ireland opportunities

CONTACT DETAILS: MR N VIDLER, N.VIDLER@MERLINAPPAREL.EU , 01675 463793

UK and Ireland opportunities

Merlin is a fast growing business gaining a reputation for quality brands positioned strongly for consumers and retailers. Due to our growth we are seeking to make appointments to territories nationwide. You will be someone who is good at building and sustaining strong relationships, is hard working, ambitious, organised and straightforward.
Merlin is a partnership business so expect a competitive package, to be involved in the direction our business takes and to become a shareholder at no personal cost. We believe in shared rewards and want highly motivated partners who want contribute to and share in the progress we make as a team. Please apply including your CV -applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

MR N VIDLER
THE MERLIN PARTNERSHIP,
26 THE COURTYARD, GORSEY LANE,
COLESHILL, BIRMINGHAM, B46 1JA

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JOBS: TWO AREA SALES MANAGERS REQUIRED

AREA SALES MANAGERS: SOUTH EAST & SCOTLAND

CONTACT DETAILS: OXFORD PRODUCTS, INFO@OXPROD.COM , 01993 862 300

Oxford Products: Two Area Sales Managers required

Competitive salary + uncapped bonus structure + pension + car + benefits

The UK’s favourite motorcycle accessory brand continues to grow apace. Two positions have become available in the established and successful areas of the South East and Scotland. The successful candidate will manage a network of accounts to optimise sales of our wide portfolio of products. As well as Oxford’s market-leading locks, luggage, clothing and accessories, the company also exclusively distributes several major global brands including clothing from Alpinestars and IXON, helmets from HJC and BOX, plus SHAD hard luggage and Muc-Off cleaning products.

Successful candidates may have a wide variety of sales experience, but will always be able to demonstrate a history of success, excellent interpersonal skills, self-discipline, self-motivation and a determination to succeed.

Oxford has been offering exciting, long term career opportunities in the motorcycle industry since opening its doors in 1973. In return for your skills and long-term commitment, we offer generous rewards, continuous training and an unrivalled team experience. If you want to be a part of the Oxford success story and have the desire and ability to seize this exciting opportunity, download and complete an application form today from www.oxprod.com/jobs. All applications should be completed in full, accompanied by a letter detailing why you are applying.

Oxford Products Ltd, De Havilland Way, Range Road, Witney, OX29 0YA
01993 862 300 www.oxprod.com info@oxprod.com

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JOBS: MOTORCYCLE / SCOOTER TECHNICIAN

MOTORCYCLE / SCOOTER TECHNICIAN

Central Bikes: looking for a technician

CONTACT DETAILS: DAN, DAN@CENTRALBIKES.CO.UK , 020 7637 0046

Central London area.

We are looking for a qualified, experienced motorcycle / scooter technician to work at our Piaggio, Vespa and Gillera dealership in central London. Excellent salary available depending on experience.

Email: dan@centralbikes.co.uk, Tel: 020 7637 0046

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NEW HJC CLST2 UNION AND CROSS GRAPHICS

 Patriotic designs from HJC:

Union flag design - new from HJC

The CLST2 has recently been updated with a new Polycarbonate Composite shell and an updated ventilation system. Both these flag options offer a modern graphic interpretation with the Cross of St George and the Union flags getting the treatment. SRP is £99.99.



St George design - new from HJC

Oxford Products  tel; 01993 862300  www.oxprod.com

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NEW MOTORCYCLE MANAGER AT DUNLOP MOTORSPORT

Following the retirement of industry veteran Steve Male after 43 years with the company, Dunlop Motorsport has appointed Jason Dee as manager for its Motorcycle Motorsport Europe unit.

Jason Dee - New Dunlop Manager

Dee, who has been with the tyre brand for 16 years, was most recently responsible for the motorsport sales and operating process as well as supply chain functions. He was also product manager for the sector between 2007 and 2010 and worked on Dunlop’s MotoGP programme between 2001 and 2003.

Motorsport Europe general manager Jean-Felix Bazelin said: “In the past two years we have strengthened our management team with five new appointments, across marketing, design, finance and now business operations. I’m delighted that each of these appointments has been the result of in-house talent development, bringing strength and experience to our team as we plan for the next exciting chapter in Dunlop’s 125 years of winning. Jason brings vast experience of both the business and the sport and will play a key role in driving Dunlop to future racing success.”

Paying tribute to Male, he added: “Steve has guided the Motorsport team to some of its greatest successes. Dunlop chooses to prove its tyres in competition with the other tyre manufacturers and, in the past decade in particular, we have been the most successful tyre manufacturer in two of the most demanding arenas — the Endurance World Championship and Isle of Man TT. This success is due to strong teamwork across design, manufacturing and the commercial operation, and Steve’s leadership has been a driver of this success.”

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SECOND ROYAL ENFIELD FACTORY IN PRODUCTION

Royal Enfield has rolled out the first bike from its new manufacturing plant at Oragadam in southern India.

The factory, which sits on 50-acre site and cost £17.8m to develop, will eventually more than double Enfield’s existing output from its smaller original facility at Thiruvottiyur near Chennai. Described by company chief executive Siddhartha Lal (pictured) as “the nucleus of our global ambitions” at its official opening ceremony, Oragadam currently has the capability to produce 150,000 units annually. This will increase to a 175,000-unit capacity for 2014, when Royal Enfield plans to be churning out a total of more than a quarter of a million motorcycles a year — up from 113,000 in 2012.

Siddhartha Lal also used the event to announce Royal Enfield’s biggest-ever “made in India” motorcycle, a 525cc Continental GT model to be built at Oragadam and launched in 2014.

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