With a firm place on the motoring calendar, the family-friendly Cholmondeley Pageant of Power is one of the most-loved motorsport events in the UK. This year it’s shaking things up with a new name and a host of exciting features including a revised format.
Today at London’s Hurlingham Club, organisers announced that the ninth staging of the Cheshire-based event would be held under a new name encapsulating its roots – Cholmondeley Power and Speed.
Along with the name change, the main theme for 2016 was announced. From 10th to 12th June, visitors will be invited to celebrate supercars past, present and future, such as the 1969 Lamborghini Miura S, 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 RS Touring, 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2016 McLaren 650S present at the launch. From stunning displays to thrilling on track action, attendees will be able to get up close and personal with some of the most powerful, eye-catching and revered supercars and bikes in the world.
The 2016 staging of the event will also feature the inaugural Motorshow Live. Taking place on the Friday of the event, this all-new element of Cholmondeley Power and Speed will give car manufacturers the opportunity to demonstrate their latest models on track while enabling guests to test drive in a unique racing environment.
James Hall, event director said: “Over the past eight years, we have worked to keep our annual motorsport event at Cholmondeley Castle as entertaining, family-friendly and fresh as possible, resulting in record visitor numbers last year. With a racetrack that rewards power and speed, we felt it was time for these key factors to be better represented in the event name and after much thought, Cholmondeley Power and Speed was born”.
“We teamed the new name with a revised format which allows us to offer manufacturers a hands-on experience for their guests, seeing first-hand what makes our track special in some truly great cars. We are sure that this, combined with the on and off-track action, air displays and water activity for which Cholmondeley has become famous, will make 2016 the best and most exciting event yet.”
Additional features and content on land, air and water will be announced over the coming weeks, with all elements of the event once again set against the stunning backdrop of Cholmondeley Castle and its beautiful parkland.
Exclusive models celebrate 100 years since the beginning of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG.
BMW Motorrad UK has created four exclusive models – the Iconic 100 Collection – to mark the centenary of BMW Group in 2016. Each is strictly limited to 100 motorcycles. The Iconic 100 collection is being first shown to the public at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show.
The four special editions are based on the highest specification models in their respective ranges, made unique with paint schemes which evoke the models’ predecessors and the long, rich heritage of BMW Motorrad and the BMW Group over the past century.
Each Iconic 100 Collection model is an exclusive opportunity to own a piece of history, yet offering all the benefits of the most modern and class-leading motorcycles in the 2016 BMW Motorrad range. Each of the four Iconic models will be individually numbered from 1 to 100.
R 1200 GS Iconic:
Based on the R 1200 GS TE Alpine
Custom Paint Work (Rallye Styling) inspired by 1980s Dakar models
Black Diamond Stitched Red Seat with Embossed Iconic 100 Logo
Gear Shift Assist Pro
Cross Spoke Wheels
£16,790 OTR
R 1200 GS Adventure Iconic:
Based on the R 1200 GS Adventure TE
Custom Paint Work (Rallye Styling) inspired by 1980s Dakar models
Black Diamond Stitched Red Seat with Embossed Iconic 100 Logo
Custom Paint Work (Black/Silver Smoke Effect with Red/Champagne Style lines) inspired by the ‘Smoke Grey’ 1976 R 90 S
Red Stitched Black Seat with Embossed Iconic 100 Logo
Gold Forks / Calipers
£14,997 OTR
R 1200 RT Iconic:
Based on the R 1200 RT LE
Custom Paint Work (Candy Burgundy Smoked Effect) inspired by the ‘Lava Rot’ R 100 RT from the 1970s
Red Stitched Black Seat with Embossed Iconic 100 Logo
Audio System
Dynamic Package (Hill Start Control, Headlight Pro, Riding Mode Pro and Daytime Riding Lights)
Top Box
£20,645 OTR
The Iconic 100 Collection is available to order via BMW Motorrad Centres effective immediately.
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Alongside the countless latest models from manufacturers around the globe, the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show will be hosting a world exclusive launch on the Friday as Triumph unveil the new 1050cc Tiger Sport.
With an already impressive line-up of new-for-2016 machines, British manufacturer Triumph will be adding one more to their range when they head to the Capital’s ExCeL Centre for the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show on February 12-14. Fans have until midnight on February 8 to secure advanced tickets to the show at a discounted rate.
Already one of the most popular models in Triumph’s range, the new Tiger Sport will also use the next generation 1050cc triple engine as well as a host of rider-focused technology.
Fans will not just get the chance to see the very latest metal: on Saturday February 13 COYS, one the UK’s leading historic automobile valuers and auctioneers, will be putting over 100 rare and classic machines under the hammer in only their second motorcycle-only auction. The collection features a mouth-watering range of machines including a stunning Moto Guzzi 8c V8 Replica and an original 1978 Ducati 900SS. The full auction lot can be viewed with a standard show entry ticket.
Visitors can also take a virtual ride around the legendary Donington GP Circuit with ‘Rocket’ Ron Haslam. Haslam runs a long-standing race school at the circuit on Honda CBR600RR machines. His bike and the innovative app that makes this possible will feature on the stand of Carole Nash, sponsors of the Show.
Elsewhere, visitors to the Show will be able to see an exclusive tribute to the most successful Isle of Man TT rider, Joey Dunlop, as well as a special 20th anniversary celebration of the British Superbike Championship featuring some of its most instantly recognisable machines. Five of the most talented riders to grace the series – Neil Hodgson, Chris Walker, Niall Mackenzie, John Reynolds and Tommy Hill – will be donning their race leathers to go head-to-head with Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness in the fast-paced live action ‘Slide’ show, free to all ticket holders.
Returning for a third year is the London Custom Bike Championship, which features a £12,000 prize purse. The event sees builders from around Europe descend on the capital with their outstanding creations as they attempt to clinch the top prize.
Rob Aherne, Managing Director of Motorcycling at Bauer Media said: “We’re really excited to be hosting the launch of the new Triumph Tiger Sport at the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. It’s a great opportunity to put one of the year’s hottest new bikes in front of a large and enthusiastic audience.”
Discounted tickets are now on sale, with adult advance tickets at £17 available online until midnight 08.02.16. Senior and student tickets cost £15. One child goes free per paying adult with additional child tickets just £10, while bike parking will again be free. There is a one-off charge of £1.50 per transaction.
Note: Tickets can be purchased on the gate and online up until Sunday 14 Feb at the price of £21
To find out more about the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show and book tickets, visit www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com or call 0844 873 7346.
The new GSX-R1000 concept model will take centre stage at this year’s MCN London Motorcycle Show, which takes place at the ExCeL centre from 12-14 February.
First unveiled last year at EICMA in Milan, the new GSX-R1000 is all-new. Using technology taken directly from Suzuki’s GSX-RR MotoGP machine, a new engine features variable valve timing, while the new GSX-R also benefits from ABS, traction control, quickshifter, launch control, and multiple power modes. Showa Balance Free suspension is fitted to a new, lightweight frame.
Also unveiled in Milan and on display at the London Motorcycle Show is the new SV650, which is lighter and more powerful than Suzuki’s previous offering in the mid-capacity naked market. The new SV is sportier with sharper steering and a punchy, V-twin engine packed with character. The new VanVan 200 will also feature on Suzuki’s stand.
The full stable of GSX-R machinery for 2016 will be displayed in a mixture of the MotoGP livery and the commemorative 30th anniversary paint scheme, plus the original GSX-R750F that was restored over the course of Motorcycle Live will also be on display. Other models on display from Suzuki’s 2016 model range include the GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F, GSR750, V-Strom 1000 and V-Strom 650XT, Burgman 650 Executive, Hayabusa, Address 110, Inazuma 250F, and the Intruder M1800RBZ.
The Team Classic Suzuki XR69, which is sponsored by Suzuki GB’s Vintage Parts Programme and will be raced by both Michael Dunlop and Lee Johnston at this year’s Classic TT on the Isle of Man, will also feature on the Suzuki stand for the duration of the show.
Suzuki GB Marketing Manager, Rob Cooper, said, “The MCN London Motorcycle Show is always a great opener to our events calendar for the year ahead. The show gets better every year and we’re delighted to be back in 2016. We’re very excited to be bringing the new GSX-R1000 with us to the event this year, after a lot of popularity at Motorcycle Live last year, as well as the new SV650 and VanVan 200 that will join our range this year. The original GSX-R750 and XR69 race bike also add some extra attractions to our stand and really highlight our heritage in inline-four cylinder sports bikes. We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors onto our stand.”
Suzuki can be found on stand M90, and will have information available for all of the bikes on display, as well as on the 0% APR representative finance offer currently available. Suzuki’s current campaign covers almost all of its range, with agreements available for 24 to 48 month terms, depending on the model chosen.
The London Motorcycle Show runs from 12-14 February, 2016, at the ExCeL in London. For further show information visit http://www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com
New Street range from KTM hits the London Motorcycle Show and 2016 prices announcement
KTM will be in attendance at the MCN London Motorcycle Show on February 12-14 with its latest range of Street models.
In 2016, Europe’s biggest motorcycle manufacturer boasts its most complete and diverse road-going model range to date and these distinctive machines will be on display at the MCN London Motorcycle Show held at the Docklands-based ExCeL exhibition centre for riders to discover more in detail about them.
Beyond simply entering the sports tourer class this year, the new 1290 SUPER DUKE GT (£15,999) will redefine this segment with its incredible levels of performance matched to a comprehensive range of equipment, including cutting-edge riding assistance and safety systems – all fitted as standard. Thanks to intelligent and innovative solutions from semi-active suspension to a quick-shifter, the GT masters the seemingly impossible split between passionate fun riding, comfortable long distance travelling and breath-taking track day use.
The infamous 1290 SUPER DUKE R also shifts up another gear in 2016 with the release of the Special Edition (£14,999). Boasting a unique paint design and dripping with the most desirable options from the official KTM PowerParts collection, including a titanium Akrapovič exhaust, machined anodised triple clamps and wave brake discs, the 1,301cc V-twin ‘Super Naked’ looks sharper than ever for only £1000 more than the standard version.
Also new for this year is the 690 DUKE (£7,699) and DUKE R (£8,999). The world’s most powerful single-cylinder bikes feature new levels of refinement and electronic rider aids. With an engine that is 55% changed from the previous incarnation, the motor offers improved levels of power and torque over a larger powerband delivered with smoothness usually reserved for multi-cylinders. Adding to its class-leading low weight and low running costs, the Duke features leading components by Brembo and WP to be equally at home commuting through town as it is slaying corners on favourite roads or tracks.
Ranging from £10,999 to £16,199, the four-strong Adventure range of 1050 ADVENTURE, 1190 ADVENTURE, 1190 ADVENTURE R and 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE continues to win awards and cement their reputation as true travel enduro machines with the ability to take riders on unforgettable journeys – no matter the distance or road. Despite only a 251cc difference between these models, there’s a huge diversity of performance and specification to match the intended use, rider and affordability.
For young, new or returning riders looking for machines with exhilarating performance, exciting looks and high-end components matched to lightweight and confidence-building chassis, look no further than the 125 DUKE, RC 125, 390 DUKE and RC 390. Designed and developed in Austria and made to the same demanding READY TO RACE commitment as all of its models, these bikes have the ability to put a smile on the face of any rider, no matter their age or experience. Better still, the class-defining RC 125 now costs £300 less than in 2015.
Also at the show, Croydon-based KTM dealer, InMoto, will operate a retail area of the main KTM stand selling clothing and accessory items from the eclectic official PowerWear range.
Billed as ‘the biggest and best motorcycle show in the capital’, the London Motorcycle Show also offers visitors a huge array of other attractions and live action entertainment for a great day out. Discounted tickets are now on sale, with adult advance tickets at £17 available online until midnight 08.02.16. Senior and student tickets cost £15. One child goes free per paying adult with additional child tickets just £10, while bike parking will again be free. There is a one-off charge of £1.50 per transaction.
There are just weeks to go before the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show hits the capital – where visitors will not only be able to see the very latest models from the world’s biggest manufacturers, but the launch of an iconic new machine too.
Returning to London’s ExCeL Centre, the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show (12-14 Feb) will be the only place fans of two wheels can see the latest models from 14 of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers including; Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Vespa, Victory and Yamaha. Not only will they be showcasing the newest machines on the market, but one manufacturer will unveiling a brand new, large capacity motorcycle exclusively at the show.
Alongside the vast collection of metal, visitors to the show will be able to get up close and personal with a special tribute to Road Racing icon Joey Dunlop. The most successful rider ever around the Isle of Man TT, Joey is a revered by fans around the world and the Carole Nash MCN Show will honour the great man with machines and memorabilia that represent key moments from his illustrious career.
Race fans will also be able to celebrate 20 years of the British Superbike Championship, the largest and most competitive domestic motorcycle series in the world. Together with some of the most recognisable machines from its history, five of the most talented riders to grace the series – Neil Hodgson, Chris Walker, Niall Mackenzie, John Reynolds and Tommy Hill – will be donning their race leathers as they go head-to-head with Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness in the fast-paced live action ‘Slide’ show, which is free to all ticket holders.
With custom machines continuing to prove popular, returning for a third year is the London Custom Bike Championship. Featuring a £12,000 prize purse, the event sees builders from around Europe descend on the capital with their outstanding creations as they attempt to clinch the top prize. Alongside the custom machines, there will also be a special area celebrating eight of the world’s most influential motorcycle explorers whilst Coys will be hosting a special bike auction on the Saturday, with 100 machines currently lined up to go under the hammer.
Rob Aherne, Managing Director of Motorcycling at Bauer Media said: “As the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show continues to edge closer, the excitement is definitely beginning to grow. With our biggest ever collection of manufacturers, along with a huge collection of features from all walks of motorcycling life, it really does have something for everyone.”
Discounted tickets are now on sale, with adult advance tickets at £17 available online until midnight 08.02.16. Senior and student tickets cost £15. One child goes free per paying adult with additional child tickets just £10, while bike parking will again be free. There is a one-off charge of £1.50 per transaction.
Note: Tickets can be purchased on the gate and online up until Sunday 14 Feb at the price of £21
To find out more about the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show and book tickets, visit www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com or call 0844 873 7346
It’s only a matter of days now until Autosport International 2016 kicks off, with an incredible Williams feature as its centrepiece. Here we round up the top 10 Williams attractions you can see at the show.
Damon Hill OBE reunited with his Williams-Renault FW18
Celebrating 20 years since he won the 1996 Formula One Drivers’ Championship Hill will be at the NEC on the 16th and 17th January. He’ll be reunited with the Williams-Renault FW18, statistically the greatest-ever Williams racing car, which won 12 of 16 races in the 1996 season.
Williams Martini Racing motorhome For the first time ever the Williams Martini Racing motorhome will be constructed away from a racing circuit, erected next to a revamped Autosport Stage. At more than eight metres tall, the motorhome will bring a real slice of the F1 paddock to the NEC.
Felipe Massa on the Autosport Stage One of Williams Martini Racing’s current Formula One stars, Felipe Massa, will be at Autosport International on the afternoon of Sunday 17th January to meet fans, sign autographs and give a glimpse in to the glamorous life of a Formula One driver with insightful talks on the Autosport Stage.
Jaguar C-X75 from SPECTRE Two Jaguar C-X75s, driven on screen by villain Hinx (played by Dave Bautista), will be on display at the NEC. One will be in the Live Action Arena while the other will be next to the Williams Martini Racing motorhome. Specially-prepared for SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the C-X75 was provided by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations in collaboration with development partner Williams Advanced Engineering.
Nigel Mansell’s FW14B on display Not just one of the most successful Williams racing cars ever, but one of the most successful F1 cars in history. The Williams-Renault FW14B won nine races in a single season, securing Nigel Mansell and Williams the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships with five races to go. It will form part of an eight car line-up of Williams historic racers on display outside the Williams Martini Racing motorhome.
Claire Williams at Autosport International Deputy Team Principal since 2013, Claire Williams knows more about Williams Martini Racing than almost anyone else. Claire will be at Autosport International on Saturday 16th January, giving showgoers unrivalled insight in to the running of one of Formula One’s best-loved and most successful teams.
Williams-Cosworth FW08C in the Live Action Arena The chance to see a historic Formula One car on the move doesn’t come around very often so the appearance of the Williams-Cosworth FW08C in the Live Action Arena really can’t be missed. This car won the Monaco Grand Prix in 1983, and was the first car that Ayrton Senna tested. On the afternoon of Sunday 17th January, it will get a very special driver – Williams Martini Racing driver Felipe Massa.
See Williams’ first-ever Formula One car One of the largest ever collections of Williams Formula One cars will be on display at Autosport International, including the Williams-Ford FW06 – Williams’ very first Formula One car. The FW06 was the team’s single entry in the 1978 season.
Sky Sports F1 live shows During the course of Autosport International Sky Sports F1 will be located in a specially created studio next to the Williams Martini Racing motorhome hosting up to three shows a day exclusively for visitors to the event. Sky Sports F1 presenters, including Natalie Pinkham and Ted Kravitz, will be interviewing famous faces from Williams, including Felipe Massa and Claire Williams.
Williams Martini Racing engineers Chief Technical Officer Pat Symonds, will be present at the NEC on both Friday 15th January and Saturday 16th January while Chief Performance Engineer Jakob Andreasen will attend Thursday 14th January and Rob Smedley, Head of Performance Engineering joining on Sunday 17th January. Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 and Autosport Stages, they will be giving fans incredible access to the secrets behind designing and engineering a competitive Formula One car.
The Autosport International show takes place from 14-17 January* at the Birmingham NEC. Tickets for the event, which covers every aspect of motorsport from karting to Formula 1 and also engineering, are on sale now. Visit http://www.autosportinternational.com/public or call 0844 581 1420
An incredible line up of the latest machines will be heading to the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show next month as 14 of the world’s biggest manufacturers will be showcased at the three-day event. Confirmed manufacturers include; Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Vespa, Victory and Yamaha.
Once again taking over London’s ExCeL Centre, the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show (12-14 Feb) will provide fans of two wheels the chance to see the very best new metal on offer all under one roof.
Aprilia continue to evolve the WSB-conquering RSV4 and the new 2016 version will leave sports fans drooling as one of the best superbikes on the market. On the other end of the scale, London’s many commuters will undoubtedly find BMW’s city-friendly G310R appealing as they look to whip through the capital’s busy streets.
Italian icons Ducati will be taking things retro at the 2016 Show with their ever-popular Scrambler range, including the new-for-2016 Scrambler Sixty2. Visitors eager for adventure should head to Honda where the CRF1000L Africa Twin will serve as the ultimate globe-trotting machine.
American muscle fans will be kept enthralled with a full collection of 2016 cruisers, baggers and tourers from Indian and Victory whie reigning World Superbike champions Kawasaki will be bringing the powerful new Ninja ZX-10R, set to be the machine to beat on race tracks around the world.
Riders looking to hit the open road will find KTM’s incredible 173bhp V-Twin 1290 Super Duke GT the perfect machine for touring. Moto Guzzi head to London with a host of machines, including the scrambler styled V7 II Stornello, while fellow Italian brand Piaggo will also be bringing their range of 2016 machines.
Keeping with the superbike theme, the long awaited new GSX-R1000 L7 from Suzuki will give fans the chance to get up close and personal with the latest iteration of this iconic bike. British brand Triumph will have five new variants of the iconic Bonneville range (Street Twin, the Bonneville T210, T120 Black and the Thruxton and Thruxton R) alongside heavily updated versions of the Tiger Explorer and Speed Triple S and R models.
Scooter icons Vespa will be showcasing their latest range of machines that are perfect for London, while a large collection of new models from Yamaha will be led by the new MT-10:a naked, fire-breathing version of the hypersport YZF-R1.
Alongside this huge collection of new metal, the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show will host a special 20th anniversary celebration of the MCE British Superbike Championship alongside a world exclusive tribute to the late Joey Dunlop. The free, fast-paced, action-packed live action show ‘Slide’ returns, with racing legends John McGuinness, Niall Mackenzie, Neil Hodgson, Chris Walker, John Reynolds and Tommy Hill all donning their race leathers over the course of the weekend.
Rob Aherne, Managing Director of Motorcycling at Bauer Media said: “This is one of the largest collections of manufacturers we’ve had and is further proof that the motorcycling industry is on the rise. Combined with the huge number of activities throughout the weekend, the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show is one not to be missed.”
Discounted tickets are now on sale, with adult advance tickets at £17 available online until midnight 08.02.16. Senior and student tickets cost £15. One child goes free per paying adult with additional child tickets just £10, while bike parking will again be free. There is a one-off charge of £1.50 per transaction.
Note: Tickets can be purchased on the gate and online up until Sunday 14 Feb at the price of £21
To find out more about the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show and book tickets, visit www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com or call 0844 873 7346
Autosport International2016 is set to mark the debut of MRF Motorsport Tyres in Europe.
The internationally recognised brand will now be available to UK and European customers for the first time, and will be showcasing its offering with a wide variety of racing vehicles on its stand at the show.
This year marks MRF’s first appearance at Autosport International, and it will be showing one of the Formula 2000 cars from the 2015-16MRF Challenge Racing Championship series. Featuring British drivers such as Jake Dennis, and Harrison Newey (son of F1 engineer Adrian Newey) and Alice Powell, theMRF Challenge has rounds in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai and Chennai in the 2015-16 season.
A 2015 Rally Championship Skoda Fabia fromMRF Tyres’ team in the Asia-Pacific Rallying Championship – a competition that Team MRF has won for the past four years in a row – will also be displayed.
The UK racing scene will be represented by a VW Golf from the Volkswagen Racing Cup. MRF Tyres is also highlighting its offering for two wheelers, with two bikes on display from the world of motocross and supercross racing.
As well as motorsport, MRF Tyres manufactures a wide range of tyres for passenger cars, motorbikes and scooters, commercial vehicles, trucks, tractors, off-road vehicles and military aircraft. It was established in Madras, India (now known as Chennai) in 1946 as a toy balloon factory, before moving into the world of tyres in 1952. Since then it has established itself as one of the biggest names in tyres around the world, with nine plants around the Indian subcontinent.
Autosport International will be hosting the incredible all-new Ford GT racing car, giving visitors a chance to be among the first in the world to see the new WEC racer in the flesh, and hear from two of its star drivers.
The Ford GT will be taking to the race circuits of the world in the FIA World Endurance Championship this year, including the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans race in June, 50 years on from Ford’s now-legendary 1-2-3 finish.
Among the four drivers competing with Ford in WEC are two Brits: Andy Priaulx and Marino Franchitti. Autosport International marks the first time that motorsport fans can hear the two drivers speaking about the project live at the show. Both Franchitti and Priaulx will be on the Autosport Stage at 12:00 on Friday 15 January and at 12:45 on Saturday 16 January.
Andy Priaulx is a triple World Touring Car Champion and winner of the Nurburgring 24 Hours, while Marino Franchitti is a former winner of the Sebring 12 Hours with Chip Ganassi Racing-Ford in 2014.
The all-new Ford GT will be joined at Europe’s premier pre-season motorsport event by countless other incredible racing features and famous faces. Fans can see historic Williams Formula One cars, the Le Mans-winning Porsche 919 Hybrid, and listen to incredible interviews with motor racing icons like Damon Hill, Felipe Massa and Petter Solberg.
Ian France, Autosport International Show Director, said: “The Ford GT World Endurance race car is heading straight from its world debut to Autosport International, so it really will be an exclusive opportunity for UK fans to see this incredible racing car up close. It’s just another indication that this year’s show is shaping up to be the best yet, with countless Le Mans winners, Formula 1 legends and incredible stunt displays taking place across the weekend.”
Autosport International takes place from 14-17 January* at the Birmingham NEC. Tickets for the event, which covers every aspect of motorsport from karting to Formula 1 and also engineering, are on sale now. Visit http://www.autosportinternational.com/public or call 0844 581 1420
Excitement levels are building in the run-up to the Performance Car Show presented by Landsail Tyres in association with Autocar and PistonHeads.com, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham between 14-17 January, 2016*.
An incredible collection of ultra exclusive hypercars and newly launched lightweight sportscars will grace the halls at the show next month and what can only be described as petrolhead heaven. Here is a round-up of the Top 10 not-to-missed high performance cars at the show in January.
Jaguar C-X75
Visitors to Autosport International will be able to get close to cars from the 24th James Bond adventure SPECTRE. Not one, but two Jaguar C-X75s, driven on screen by villain Hinx (played by Dave Bautista), will be at the show. The first is entertaining crowds in the Live Action Arena, while the second car is on static display at the Williams F1 motorhome as part of Williams Advanced Engineering’s presence at this year’s show. Definitely put this on your ‘To Do’ list when visiting Autosport International.
Aston Martin Vulcan
The Aston Martin Vulcan is a track-only supercar from the British sportscar brand and is its most intense and exhilarating creation to date. The Autocar stand (19010) will showcase this ultra exclusive £1,800,000 supercar from Aston Martin and it’ll be one of the best opportunities to see this rare and mind-blowing race car. Make your way across to Autocar’s stand, because you do not want to miss out on the incredible details of this stunning machine.
McLaren P1 GTR
Costing nearly £2,000,000 and offering a colossal 1000PS (986bhp) thanks to its cutting edge hybrid V8 powertrain, the McLaren P1 GTR is the most powerful McLaren ever made.
P1 GTR is homologated for track-use only and boasts a power-to-weight ratio of 687bhp per tonne. You can see this ultra exclusive hypercar on the Gibson Motorsport stand (7630) located in Hall 7.
McLaren 570S
Visitors to Sportscarhire’s stand (19332 in Hall 19) will be able to see the brand new McLaren 570S up close, and it is expected to be a huge draw card for supercar fans at the show. One lucky person will even be able to try out the 570S personally by entering an incredible raffle at the company’s stand throughout the four-day show.
The Midlands-based firm is the first hire company in the country to have a McLaren 570S on its fleet and the car is sure to turn heads and give the winner a day to remember. The mid-engined 562bhp 570S is the latest model from McLaren, and is capable of sprinting from 0-60mph in just 3.1sec while 0-100mph is dispatched in 6.3sec.
BMW M4 GTS
Packing 493bhp and capable of lapping the Nürburgring in an astonishing 7.27.88 seconds, the BMW M4 GTS is another extreme limited edition track day car making an appearance at the Performance Car Show. The Autocar stand (19010 in Hall 19) will be your chance to see every stunning detail of the exclusive M4 GTS up close.
Zenos E10 R
The Performance Car Show presented by Landsail Tyres in association with Autocar and PistonHeads.com will host the public debut of the Zenos E10 R, a road-legal British trackday car delivering 500bhp/tonne. Following the introduction of the E10 and E10 S, the E10 R represents the brand’s quickest, most exhilarating and most focused car to date and is situated on on Zenos’ stand (19320) within the Performance Car Show.
Avatar
Autosport International 2016 hosts the worldwide launch of new British mid-engined sports car, the Avatar. At 700kg the Avatar is lighter than a Lotus Elise, and the base model boasts 250hp from its 2.0-litre Ford Ecoboost engine, giving it a power-to-weight ratio of 333bhp per tonne.
There’s also an uprated 350bhp option powered by the impressive 2.3-litre version of the Ecoboost engine that will feature in the new Focus RS. Beneath the Avatar’s composite body, the engine is longitudinally mounted for excellent balance and the absence of driver aids gives a pure, authentic and
adrenaline-fuelled driving experience. Head to Stand 19215 in The Performance Car Show to see the new Avatar in the metal.
BAC Mono
BAC’s 2016 Model Year Mono, featuring an all-new 2.5-litre Mountune four-cylinder engine producing 305bhp – that’s up 25bhp on the previous 2.3-litre Cosworth engine. The revised car weighs in at just 580kg giving an incredible 526bhp per tonne. The new 2016 Model Year Mono also includes a drive-by-wire throttle as well as a bespoke driver fitment culminating in a custom steering wheel and seat tailor-made for the owner. Stand 19110 is where you need to go to see this advanced sportscar from BAC.
Abarth 695 Biposto
This ultimate 695 Biposto carries just about every available Abarth tuning feature – including a dog-ring gearbox. It’s a fine example of the extreme, rare-breed of hot hatches that are currently proving popular. It will form part of the all-new Hot Hatch Nirvana theme of the Performance Car Show and is definitely not to be missed.
Ginetta G57
The covers will come off the all-new Ginetta G57 as the prototype racing car receives its full public debut at Autosport International. Visitors to Ginetta’s stand will be among the first people outside of the manufacturer’s HQ to see the all-new G57 in the metal. Come and see it at Stand 6430 in Hall 6 and prepare to be amazed at the technology and design of this 2016 racing car.
Metro 6R4
The Metro 6R4 is headlining a star cast of more than 60 rare and collectable road and racing cars going under the hammer with Coys live at Autosport International. This particular model is one of the lowest mileage examples of its kind, having covered just 3,100 miles since it was built in 1985. Its pristine condition is down to the fact that, unusually, it has never been raced or rallied, as it was the original Rothmans show car.
Instead, it was mainly used as a display car at shows, although it was used for the occasional demonstration. As a result, it is a perfect, almost box fresh example of the iconic 6R4.
Radical RSX Spyder
Powered by a 3.5-litre Ford V6 EcoBoost Turbo engine and fitted with carbon bodywork. It is expected to be a big attraction when it is officially revealed on the morning of Thursday 14 January. Further details are due to be announced on the opening day, so ensure you are there to see it live.
Alongside the new Radical will be a very special version of the company’s SR3 sports racer – chassis number 1000. The very first SR3 was launched at Autosport International back in 2002, and the show is the most appropriate place to present this landmark version. The car has a unique gold-coloured chassis to celebrate the achievement.
And finally…
Don’t miss out on the exciting Hot Hatch Nirvana theme, taking place at the Performance Car Show presented by Landsail Tyres in association with Autocar and PistonHeads.com. Two 10-car displays showcasing the very best and iconic hot hatches will entertain families and enthusiasts alike. You can play your part in deciding which hot hatches go on display at the show by voting for your favourite over at: www.performancecarshow.com/hothatchnirvana.
Don’t miss out on this brilliant chance to see all the above cars and more by buying your tickets now at www.performancecarshow.com
The Performance Car Show presented by Landsail Tyres in association with Autocar and PistonHeads.com will host the public debut of the Zenos E10 R, a road-legal British trackday car delivering 500bhp/tonne.
This astonishing road-legal trackday car will be on display at The Performance Car Show between 14-17 January* for the very first time, allowing showgoers to be amongst the first in the world to see the E10 R in the metal.
Following the introduction of the E10 and E10 S, the E10 R represents the brand’s quickest, most exhilarating and most focused car to date. Powered by a 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine, related to that found in the Ford Mustang and Focus RS, the E10 R produces 350bhp and 475Nm of torque and is set to be one of the stars of the Performance Car Show.
Compared with the E10 and E10 S, the E10 R features uprated brakes, changes to the spring and damper rates, and a set of new lightweight wheels, saving 10kg alone over the E10 S. Despite all its upgrades, prices still start from just £39,995.
Mark Edwards, Founder and Managing Director of Zenos Cars, said: “The E10 R is a car that delivers maximum performance both on track and road, so Autosport International is the perfect place for its debut. Thanks to its advanced lightweight architecture and natural balance, the E10 R handles its extra power comfortably – and it’s also one of the most affordable ways to join the exclusive 500bhp/tonne club.”
Ian France, Show Director, Autosport International said: “Some of the world’s most cutting-edge high performance products have been showcased at Autosport International over the past 25 years, and the unveiling of the Zenos E10 R marks another momentous debut. The team at Zenos have created an accessible car for the track and the road that Britain should be rightly proud of.”
The E10 R also forms the basis for a competition that gives Autosport International/Performance Car Show visitors the chance to win a Zenos driver training day, which will include driving the thrilling Zenos E10 S and experiencing the E10 R from the passenger seat. Visitors to the show simply need to follow @ZenosCars and then tweet a picture of themselves at the Zenos stand, with the hashtags #E10Ready, #ASI16 and #PCS16.
The Performance Car Show presented by Landsail Tyres in association with Autocar and PistonHeads.com will celebrate the UK’s unique love affair with the hot hatchback with an all-new theme called Hot Hatch Nirvana. The centrepiece will feature never-before-seen hot hatch displays, paying tribute to the icons that started it all 40 years ago to the latest hyper-hatches.
Furthermore, you can directly influence the Top 10 best hot hatches to go on display by voting for your favourite at www.performancecarshow/hothatchnirvana now.
To come and be amongst the first to see the Zenos E10 R while taking all that Hot Hatch Nirvana has to offer, get your tickets while stocks last at www.performancecarshow.com
Europe’s largest motorsport show, Autosport International, will next year welcome five motor racing world champions, including Formula 1 legend Damon Hill OBE, 2013 FIA World Endurance Champion Allan McNish and former WRC and current FIA World Rallycross champion, Petter Solberg.
From the world of motorcycle racing, Phil Read – the first man to win 125cc, 250cc and 500cc world championships – and 1987 500cc world champion, Wayne Gardner, will be signing autographs and reliving some of their career highlights as part of the stunning historic display called ‘When We Were Kings’ (stand 2280 in Hall 20).
Visitors to Europe’s premier pre-season motorsport show will have the unique opportunity to see Damon Hill OBE reunited with the iconic Williams FW18 – his 1996 Drivers’ Championship-winning F1 car. The FW18 is appearing as part of an exclusive Williams Martini Racing feature, which will see the team’s motorhome constructed next to the Autosport Stage – the first time it’s been built away from a race circuit.
Petter Solberg, two-time World Rallycross champion and former WRC Champion, will be taking to the Live Action Arena to show off his incredible driving skills on the UK’s largest indoor track. Away from the circuit, Solberg will be giving live interviews on the Autosport Stage, entertaining visitors with his tales of danger and glory.
Allan McNish is no stranger to the show, the 2013 FIA WEC Champion will be captivating the legions of fans at the Autosport Stage with many behind-the-scenes stories from his time in Formula 1 and of course his experiences of winning the 24 hours of Le Mans three times.
Representing the bikers at Autosport International will be Phil Read – the first man to win 125cc, 250cc and 500cc world championships – who will be on-hand alongside some of the bikes he rode throughout his career. Read will be signing copies of his autobiography ‘Rebel Read’ and meeting fans over the course of the weekend. Australian rider Wayne Gardner, who was 500cc world champion in 1987, will also be at Autosport International, appearing on the Central Stage throughout the show.
Ian France, Show Director, said: “To have five world champions at Autosport International is a real privilege for us and a real treat for visitors. Nowhere else can you get access to such a huge number of world-class drivers and riders – you’re guaranteed to see some amazing stunts from Petter Solberg, hear some incredible insight from Damon Hill and Allan McNish and marvel at the achievements of Wayne Gardner and Phil Read.
“Couple these amazing appearances with the exclusive Williams feature – which will see some of the team’s most famous Formula 1 cars lined up in front of the towering motorhome – and I’ve no doubt that the 2016 edition of Autosport International is going to be the best yet.”
Autosport International takes place from 14-17 January* at the NEC in Birmingham . Tickets for the event, which covers every aspect of motorsport from karting to Formula 1, are on sale now. Visit http://www.autosportinternational.com/public or call 0844 581 1420
The critically acclaimed thriller, Driven, is one of many attractions to visitors and those die-hard shoppers at Autosport International this coming January.
Driven is set in the world of Formula 1, and the book’s author, Toby Vintcent, will be at the show. The book covers the competitive and cutthroat world of F1, and is aimed at fans and those unfamiliar with the sport. It has been praised by the likes of Murray Walker, London’s Evening Standard and F1 Racing Magazine.
Shoppers at Autosport International and fans of racing memorabilia will have lots to choose from at the show, with many different stalls to browse and buy from, with wares ranging from books to clothing to signed photographs.
Memorabilia Giant (stand 6930 in Hall 6) will have a selection of motoring memorabilia. The stand features a variety of signed photographs, including a limited edition signed Sir Stirling Moss picture from his victory at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1960. Neil Edwards, of Memorabilia Giant, says he is also bringing a new John Surtees signed print, which will be available for the first time at Autosport International – the picture will be from the Isle of Man TT, and features Surtees going over Ballaugh Bridge.
Steve Tappin Books (stand 6801 in Hall 6) is attending for the first time, and is bringing a selection of secondhand motoring books, ranging from around £10 all the way up to £1000. One such rarity is an old Bugatti book, signed by five-time F1 World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio, and fellow drivers Toulo de Graffenried and Philippe Étancelin. Steve is also showing off a selection of limited edition prints of photos taken at the 1961 French Grand Prix
Horton Books (stand 6800 in Hall 6) is also taking a selection of limited edition and collectable out-of-print books to the show. In addition to this, it will also cater for modern motoring and motor racing fans with a comprehensive set of the latest motoring titles from all over the world. Horton Book is family owned and operated since 1997 and it stocks in the region of 12,000 books and sales brochure at its shop in Malborough, Wiltshire.
Several new clothing ranges will be available at 195mph’s stand (6954 in Hall 6), including a selection of 1970s style and Gulf and Heuer branded accessories, clothing and luggage. Other exhibitors at the show include the talented Piers Dowell from P.D.P Master of the Airbrush, who will display a stunning line-up of bespoke crash helmet designs (located on stand 2940 in Hall 20). In Hall 20 of Autosport International, Race to The Finish gives real F1 fans the opportunity to buy authentic and rare items of F1 memorabilia.
Autosport International offers something for the whole family and promises to be one of the most action-packed and entertaining events of the new year. To see all this and more, log on to www.autosportinternational.com/public
Joining the already bumper line up at the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show will be a world exclusive tribute to Road Racing legend Joey Dunlop, featuring rare memorabilia from the star’s trophy-filled career.
Considered by many to be the world’s most naturally talented road racer, Joey Dunlop is synonymous with the Isle of Man TT, with his tally of 26 race wins making him the most successful rider in its history. 2016 marks the 40th anniversary of his debut at the TT and the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show will be hosting a world exclusive tribute to this unique character, allowing fans to get a glimpse into the life of the late motorcycling hero.
With the help of the Dunlop family, the show will be displaying a collection of memorabilia from Joey’s career, including some of his iconic machines, trophies, race leathers, crash helmets and personal items rarely seen by those outside of his family.
This rare collection joins an ever growing line up of attractions, as alongside the latest models from the likes of Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Triumph, Vespa, Victory and Yamaha the Show will host a special 20th anniversary celebration of the MCE British Superbike Championship. Featuring many of the machines that made the series into the biggest domestic series in the world, five of the biggest stars; Niall Mackenzie, Neil Hodgson, Chris Walker, John Reynolds and Tommy Hill will join TT star John McGuinness in the fast-paced live action show ‘Slide’.
Rob Aherne Managing Director of Motorcycling at Bauer Media added: “Joey Dunlop is a true icon of motorcycling and we’re incredibly proud to be bringing together this tribute to him. Much of the display has never been seen in public before, so it’s a must for anyone who loves racing.”
Tickets are now on sale, with adult advanced tickets at £17 online, senior and student tickets £15 and one child going free per paying adult. Additional children’s tickets are just £10 while bike parking will again be free. There is a one-off charge of £1.50 per transaction (not per ticket).
To find out more about the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show and book tickets, visit www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com or call 0844 873 7346
This January the Jaguar C-X75 from SPECTRE will make an appearance at Autosport International.
SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment, sees the Jaguar C-X75 driven by Hinx in one of the movie’s iconic high speed car chases. Two cars used in filming will be present at the NEC from 14-17 January. A demonstration of one of the specially-prepared stunt cars will take place in the Live Action Arena. A must see for any movie or car enthusiast.
For a more detailed view, a second static car – one of the ‘hero’ models used for close-ups in SPECTRE – will be on display at the Williams stage area, another of the star attractions at Autosport International 2016.
The C-X75 was provided by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations in collaboration with development partner Williams Advanced Engineering, the division of Williams that transfers technology from Formula One to other market sectors.
The C-X75 for SPECTRE is just one of many high-profile projects that Williams Advanced Engineering has worked on and visitors to the show will be able to learn all about this exciting division and every other part of the Williams story, thanks to a unique celebration of the famous British racing team at Autosport International 2016.
The focal point will be a revamped Autosport Stage, which will feature the eight-metre-tall Williams Martini Racing motorhome constructed immediately next to it – the first time it has been erected outside of a racing circuit.
Eight of Williams’ most historically-significant Formula One cars will be on show, including the FW18 which Damon Hill OBE drove to the 1996 Drivers’ Championship title. Hill will be present at Autosport International, celebrating the 20th anniversary of this victory. He will be joined by many other famous faces from Williams.
Mike O’Driscoll, CEO of Williams said: “Collaborating with Jaguar on the project has been a great experience and is something the Williams Advanced Engineering team is extremely proud of. It shows just how incredibly diverse our skills are at Grove. It was fantastic to share the C-X75 with people all over the world in SPECTRE – but now we’re really excited to bring the cars closer to home at Autosport International, where we’ll have these slices of movie history lined up alongside some of our most important Formula One cars.”
Anthony Rowlinson, Group Editor, Motorsport at Haymarket Media Group, said: “The Jaguar C-X75 looks incredible in SPECTRE, but it really is one of the cars you need to see in the flesh to fully appreciate. Both inside and out it’s a masterpiece in design, showcasing what a great job Jaguar and Williams Advanced Engineering did with preparing these cars for the big screen. It’ll be fantastic to see and hear the C-X75 in the Live Action Arena.”
Ian France, Autosport International show director, said: “To have one of the genuine Jaguar C-X75 cars from SPECTRE on display at Autosport International is incredible enough, but to have another performing in the Live Action Arena is real treat. To see and hear one of the James Bond franchise’s most incredible stunt cars that we saw recently on the silver screen is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
To confirm your own attendance at what promises to be the most exciting and action-packed edition of Autosport International to date, log on to www.autosportinternational.com to get your tickets now.
The 2016 Carole Nash MCN will play host to a special 20 year celebration of the MCE British Superbike Championship (BSB), with a collection of title winning machines on display and former champions going head-to-head in the live action ‘Slide’ show.
Since its introduction, the British Superbike Championship has grown to become the most competitive domestic motorcycle series in the world. Five of the most talented riders to grace the series – Neil Hodgson, Chris Walker, Niall Mackenzie, John Reynolds and Tommy Hill – will be donning their race leathers once again as they join Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness in the fast-paced live action ‘Slide’ show, which is free to all ticket holders.
The five BSB stars will also be reunited with the machines that took them to glory. Included in the anniversary collection will be Mackenzie’s Cadbury Boost Yamaha; Hodgson’s title-winning GSE Ducati, alongside bitter title rival Walker’s Crescent Suzuki and Reynolds; 2004 Rizla Suzuki.
Niall Mackenzie won the series three times (1996/7/8); Neil Hodgson in 2000; John Reynolds twice (2001/4); and Tommy Hill after a nail-biting finish in 2011.
Stuart Higgs MCE British Superbike Series Director said: “What a great opportunity for fans to not only see some of the machines that make up the rich heritage of our series but also witness past champions going bar to bar!
‘With the events at Brands Hatch always attracting huge crowds, we know that London and the South East have a very strong British Superbike following.”
Rob Aherne Managing Director of Motorcycling at Bauer Media said: “This is a really exciting addition to the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show line up. The British Superbike Championship is one of the best series in the world and has produced some of the biggest stars in racing, so the big names going head-to-head in Slide is something not to be missed.”
Tickets are now on sale, with adult advanced tickets at £17 online, senior and student tickets £15 and one child going free per paying adult. Additional children’s tickets are just £10 while bike parking will again be free. All tickets will be subject to a one-off charge of £1.50 per transaction.
To find out more about the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show and book tickets, visit www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com or call 0844 873 7346
The 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show is set to be the biggest yet, with BMW, Ducati, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha bringing the very best in new metal for fans to get up close and personal with.
Held at London’s ExCeL Centre, the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show will provide two-wheel fans in and around the capital their first opportunity to see the very latest new models, along with a vast array of family-friendly, two-wheel fun to keep people of all ages occupied.
The first confirmed manufacturers for 2016 include BMW, who recently unveiled the retro-inspired R NineT Scrambler machine and the commuter-friendly G310R. Ducati, returning to the capital following the biggest new model launch in its history, will be showcasing the all-new 399cc Sixty2 Scrambler, the latest Panigale 959, two new Multistrada’s and the belt driven XDiavel.
American muscle fans will be kept enthralled with a full collection of 2016 cruisers, baggers and tourers from Indian and Victory. The highlight for sports-orientated fans will undoubtedly be the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, surely the machine to beat on race tracks and road tests around the world.
Austrian manufacturer KTM recently unveiled an incredible 173bhp V-Twin Sports Tourer – the 1290 Super Duke GT. Fans of British brand Triumph will be eager to see five new variants of the iconic Bonneville range (Street Twin, the Bonneville T210, T120 Black and the Thruxton and Thruxton R) alongside heavily updated versions of the Tiger Explorer and Speed Triple S and R models.
Yamaha have also unveiled a raft of new machines, led by the new MT-10 – effectively a naked, fire-breathing version of the hypersport YZF-R1.
Alongside the new metal, visitors will be able to watch the free live action show ‘Slide’, headed by TT legend John McGuinness; catch a bargain at one of the many retailers; or marvel at the entrants for the annual London Custom Bike Championship.
The 2016 Show will also play host to a 20th anniversary celebration of the British Superbike Championship, with many of the legendary race bikes on display. Historic vehicle specialists Coys will also be making their Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show debut as they host a massive auction of motorcycle memorabilia.
Rob Aherne Managing Director of Motorcycling at Bauer Media said: “We’re really excited to be able to already confirm some of the biggest manufacturers in the world will be at the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show.
‘The industry is going from strength to strength at present and we are delighted to offer fans the opportunity to see the latest, hottest new machines under one roof.’
Tickets are now on sale, with adult advanced tickets at £17 online, senior and student tickets £15 and one child going free per paying adult. Additional children’s tickets are just £10 while bike parking will again be free. All tickets will be subject to a one-off charge of £1.50 per transaction. A
To find out more about the 2016 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show and book tickets, visit www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com or call 0844 873 7346
The Ducati XDiavel is the best-looking bike of EICMA 2015. As the 73rd edition of the renowned international motorcycle exhibition concludes in Milan, it is the public – attracted in huge numbers to the show at the Milan-Rho international trade fair venue – to declare the XDiavel the winning bike out of all those on display. This was the outcome of the “Vote for the best-looking bike and win it” survey/competition organised by Italian magazine Motociclismo, currently enjoying its tenth year of success.
With no less than 6910 enthusiasts deeming it to be the best, the XDiavel received the highest number of votes from both those at EICMA and visitors to the Motociclismo website. The new Ducati cruiser took first place with 60.78% of the votes out of a total of 11,369.
The votes were counted on Sunday 22 November, the last day of the show, at a packed Motociclismo stand, with the count also attended by Pierfrancesco Caliari (General Manager of EICMA), Piero Bacchetti (President and CEO of Edisport Editoriale), Federico Aliverti (Co-Editor in Chief of Motociclismo) and Andrea Ferraresi (Ducati Design Center Director), who received the award on behalf of the Bologna-based bike manufacturer.
The “Best-looking Bike in Show” award ceremony brought the curtain down on an intense week of exhibiting and events, at a show that saw an increased number of visitors with respect to the 2014 edition (628,000 visitors), confirming the positive signs of recovery now being seen in the motorcycle industry.
Right from day one the public flocked to the Ducati stand, especially the “total black” area dedicated to the awesome new XDiavel and its range of accessories and apparel. With this fascinating new bike, Ducati enters the cruiser domain and does so in its own inimitable way, presenting a true cruiser but with all the design, technology and performance one expects from a Ducati thoroughbred. The XDiavel offers both the ‘low speed excitement’ that comes from the relaxed riding and forward-positioned footpegs typical of a cruiser and the adrenaline rush of sports riding that Ducati has made its own. This is what the X in XDiavel stands for: the merging of two apparently separate, distant worlds on one bike, a superb combination where both are accomplished without compromise.
5000, 60, 40. Three numbers that sum up the XDiavel concept. 5000, as in the rpm at which the new twin-cylinder 156 hp Ducati Testastretta DVT 1262 engine achieves maximum torque (13.1 kgm). 60, as in the number of different ergonomic configurations for the rider. Lastly, 40, as in the maximum attainable lean angle. The XDiavel is the first Ducati to use belt-type final transmission, a must within the Cruiser world. The Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), together with Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Riding Modes, Bosch ABS Cornering, Cruise Control and the innovative Ducati Power Launch (DPL) system make the XDiavel a technological gem offering high performance and safety. An S version of the XDiavel is also available.
Ducati presented a total of eight new bikes at the Milan exhibition, of which no less than seven were brand new models, namely the two Ducati Scramblers (the Flat Track Pro version and all-new Sixty2), the new Hypermotard 939, Hypermotard 939 SP and Hyperstrada 939 family, the new Panigale 959, the Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak, the brand new Multistrada 1200 Enduro and the eagerly awaited XDiavel. Last but not least, the 2016 new bike range was completed with the Monster 1200 R, previewed in September at IAA 2015 in Frankfurt.
The British public will get the chance to see Triumph’s latest new models for the first time this winter, when they make their UK debut at Motorcycle Live (NEC Birmingham, 28th November – 6th December).
Alongside the new Bonneville range, which comprises the Street Twin, Bonneville T120, Bonneville T120 Black, Thruxton and Thruxton R, visitors to the stand will witness the UK unveiling of Triumph’s latest addition to its adventure range, the new Tiger Explorer, as well as two all-new sports Speed Triples.
Rick Cawley, general manager of Triumph UK, said: “It’s clear that 2016 is going to be a huge year for us, with fifteen new models coming to UK dealerships. Motorcycle Live gives us a fantastic opportunity to showcase our new motorcycles and for fans to get up close and personal with the brand new line up.
“Our new bikes have been four years in the making, so it’s with great excitement that we’re finally able to reveal them to the public. Already, we’ve had strong interest in the new Bonneville range, with plenty of priority reservations taken over the past few weeks. With our new Explorer and Speed Triple now joining these classics, we’re looking forward to helping riders find their dream bike.
“With this in mind, we’re offering visitors to Motorcycle Live the chance to secure early production for our new bikes, with our factory priority order form. Riders can pick one of these up from a member of the Triumph team and ensure they’re one of the first to pick up a new bike when they go on sale.
Triumph Motorcycles are displaying their complete range of bikes, accessories and clothing at Motorcycle Live in hall 3a, stand 3E20.
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