Scotland and Ireland in the news

Suzuki GB's nationwide Test Ride Roadshow heads to Northern Ireland this weekend, visiting GS Motorcycles' Hillsborough, County Down site on Saturday, 26 July, before heading to its Ballymena store in County Antrim on Sunday.

Suzuki Roadshow

Almost all of the Japanese manufacturer's on-road range will be available to test ride at both events, including the new V-Strom 1000 Adventure.

Dealer principal John Green commented: "The team at GS Motorcycles is delighted to able to offer our customers and other motorcyclists the opportunity to test ride such a wide selection of Suzuki models. We'll also have special offers on clothing and accessories and have some very enticing deals available too. We are looking forward to seeing some familiar faces as well as those less familiar, and hopefully the forecasters are right and we will have two enjoyable, safe, dry days of riding."

Meanwhile, BDN has recently visited the Republic of Ireland and over the coming months will be running features on four Dublin dealers starting in the September issue. We will also be interviewing the head of Honda Distributors (Two Wheels Ltd), part of RedCo Auto Holdings, which holds the concession for Honda in Eire.

Also in September, BDN will look at the potential financial implications of a Yes vote in Scotland. Anyone in the industry intending to vote for independence and willing to make the business case is invited to contact us at editorial@dealernews.co.uk

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