Norton Way Bikes Newsletter - October 2015

NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015

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2015 Africa Twin is back

Some motorcycles encapsulate perfectly what an adventure motorcycle is all about. The original XRV650 Africa Twin - which debuted in 1988, after the first 3 out of 4 consecutive wins at the Paris-Dakar - was one such machine.

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BLOOD BIKERS

SCOOTER V COMMUTER

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THE GOLD WING F6C

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MEET THE TEAM

Honda’s #TrueAdventure

Which one’s quicker, we can reveal...

MOTOGP MACHINE

Introducing the RC213V-S-

Blood Bike Awareness Day An incredible offer from NW Honda Meet one of our all-star service team

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2015 AFRICA T NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015

The Africa Twin is back!

It was first designed to withstand thousands of miles of desert and dirtnow it’s returning to do it all over again.

Some motorcycles encapsulate perfectly what an adventure motorcycle is all about. The original XRV650 Africa Twin - which debuted in 1988, after the first 3 out of 4 consecutive wins at the Paris-Dakar - was one such machine.

It’s go-anywhere ability, rugged durability, easy-handling agility and allday comfort made it the perfect partner with which to explore. And it helped to define a motorcycling segment that has now grown into one of the most popular worldwide. The new Africa Twin remains true to all the attributes and abilities of the XRV650 and its successor the XRV750, while adding

the benefits of everything Honda has learnt on and off-road over the last decade.

Honda’s thought process behind the Africa Twin, is to enable people to live their dreams- be able to explore the far reaches of our planet, discover exotic lands and to have incredible features. In light of this and the release of the new Africa Twin, Honda have launched the #TrueAdventure campaign. Check out the campaigns YouTube Video Series here: www.youtube.com or join in if you heading on a big adventure by using the hashtag to send in your photos!

Some examples of #TrueAdventure: • Steph Jeavons is travelling the world on her Honda CRF250L. To get to Antarctica, she rode a 60ft yacht across the Drake Passage from Chile, where whales and penguin colonies greeted her along the way.

• Professional photographer Liam McCabe packed his camera on his Africa Twin and set off to tour South America. He snapped everything he saw along the way – including the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.

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TWIN IS BACK NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015

“We are delighted to be stocking the Africa Twin upon its release, it is one of motorcycling’s most celebrated and evocative names due to the amount of fantastic achievements it has had.”

Bruce Palmer, Sales Manager of Norton Way Honda Bikes, said “We are delighted to be stocking the Africa Twin upon its release, it is one of motorcycling’s most celebrated and evocative names due to the amount of fantastic achievements it has had.” He goes on to add “This bike has already had huge demand and this has been reflected on the amount of pre-orders we have had, there should be a great buzz in the showroom when it arrives.”

The Africa Twin will be on show at Motorcycle Live (28th Nov- 6th Dec, NEC Birmingham).

Visitors will be the first people in the UK to see the finished, showroom- ready version, before it goes on sale in early 2016.

- Bruce Palmer, Sales Manager of Norton Way Honda Bikes

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE ONLINE WITH OUR NEW ONLINE READER

CLICK TO WATCH TRUE ADVENTURE EPISODE 1 / THE DREAM

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Scooter vs Life isn’t a race but it’s nice to get to your destination quickly. Even better if you’re saving money and enjoying yourself at the same time…

Queuing for buses, filing down packed escalators, standing nose-to-nose (or worse, nose-to-armpit) with complete strangers… these are the things we accept as part and parcel of the daily commute if we live in a city. A necessary evil. But it’s not actually ‘necessary’ at all and we do have a choice. A scooter represents liberation to thousands every day: freedom from crowds, unreliable transport services or from endless traffic jams if you’re driving.

The scooter is light, nimble, efficient and fun – but is it faster than public transport in a crowded city? We decided to put it to the test. With a predetermined

route from Spitalfields market, near Liverpool Street in east London to South Kensington in the west, we pitted scooter versus commuter. Who will win? Place your bets…

The verdict Commuter (journey time 44 mins) : I’ve been commuting for 8 years and I do find it quite stressful. It’s so crowded that you find yourself getting very irritated when people are in your way. The only way to get through it is to zone out by reading a book or magazine. It’s slow too – even though my Tube journey only takes 24 minutes, I have a 10 minute walk to and from the stations. I am seriously thinking of getting a scooter, I love the idea of being in the fresh air rather than a hot, sweaty Tube train.

Scooter (journey time 24 mins) : I hate using public transport now! On my scooter I have control of my own time, I don’t get held up by train delays or traffic jams so I know exactly how long my journey will take. It’s really cheap and you don’t have to pay to park. I’m outside in the fresh air and I have a great route through London past all the famous sights.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE ONLINE WITH OUR NEW ONLINE READER 4

s Commuter NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015

The sales team at Norton Way Honda have picked out 4 of the best commuting bikes in the current range. There are currently some fantastic PCP deals which range from £72.23- £119.87, all at 6.9% Representative APR.

SH MODE 125 CBS 15YM PCX125 CBS

SH125I C-ABS

FORZA 125 CBS

36 Monthly Payments

£72.23

£76.87

£86.11

£119.87

Representative APR

6.9%

6.9%

0%

6.9%

On The Road Price

£2,449

£2,600

£3,199

£3,999.00

Deposit

£99

£99

£99

£99

Amount of Credit

£2,350

£2,501

£3,100.00

£3,900.00

Total Amount Payable

£2,699.28

£2,866.32

£3,199.00

£4,414.32

Fixed Interest Rate p.a

6.69%

6.69%

0%

6.69%

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RC213V-SABSOLUTE MOTOGP MACHINE NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015

FOR THE STREET

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Honda have created the super exclusive Honda RC213V-S; this is a road- legal replica of the MotoGP bikes racing in the world championship.

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NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015

The bike has been on sale through online orders over the summer months, for a price of £137,000. Only 213 bikes are being built and it has been rumored that over 220 orders have already being taken, with 37 of them being in the UK. This means despite the bikes mammoth price tag it was completely sold out when orders closed on September 30th.

The RC213V-S has been developed according to this Honda principle, making it possible for the RC213V, which has won MotoGP championships for two seasons in a row in 2013 and 2014, to run on public roads. The RC213V-S has inherited the specifications of the RC213V to thoroughly ensure mass concentration and reduced friction, as well as all key aspects in manufacturing that set the RC213V apart as a MotoGP machine from ordinary mass production models, with overwhelming differences which involve light weight and precise machining of the components, plus superior expert skills required in manufacturing.

RC213V-S however is for public roads, so Honda had to make some changes and additions to create a roadworthy bike. While RC-213V-S is mostly identical to RC213V, the following modifications had to be made: Pneumatic valves were replaced with coil springs. The seamless gearbox was also replaced with a regular roadgoing one. These parts are more durable for long term use and were adopted from the readily available RCV1000R open category racing bike. To meet road laws, RC213V-S is equipped with head/ taillights, side mirrors, speedometer, muffler with catalytic converter, license plate holder, horn, etc.

The RC213V-S is no longer available but Norton Way Honda currently has the entire Honda Super Sport range available to order. In engine sizes from 125cc to 1000cc, there are at number of different options depending on your license type and rider preferences.

VISIT THIS LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Blood Bike Aw NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015

Blood Bike Awareness Day was held on Friday 14th August 2015 and this year the day was boasted by the help of 02. Their support of the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes (NABB) has meant helped develop their essential technology and communication needs.

competition, Twitter chats with real Blood Bikers, showcasing Blood Bikes life-saving work, and sharing games and quizzes that were created to let the public know more about their work.

People could get involved on Twitter by using the #BloodBikeDay hashtag.

Blood Bikers are the 1,500 men and women all over Britain who dedicate a few evenings a month to provide an out-of-hours rapid response courier service, as well as transporting hospital deliveries across the country. The Blood Bikers are all volunteers, and in 2014 they responded to around 39,000 urgent requests from hospitals, saving the NHS hundreds of thousands of pounds. The day had the aim is to help raise awareness of the fantastic work Blood Bikers do.

The day consisted of a 02 sponsored

CLICK TO WATCH A SHORT FILM ABOUT THE WORK OF THE BLOOD BIKERS CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE ONLINE WITH OUR NEW ONLINE READER 8

wareness Day NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015

As you can see by the video, Honda’s support of the charity is an integral part in providing the Blood Bikers effective motorcycles to assist in completing job effectively. Many of the blood bikers choice is the Honda ST1300 Pan European, this is down to its carrying capacity, great fuel efficiency, weather protection and generous 29L tank, this provides the Blood Bikers a motorcycle that is a comfortable drive and can cope with long distances if need be.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHERE THE ST1300 PAN EUROPEAN CAN BE FOUND The commanding Pan-European is designed for swift, luxurious travel, whether it’s across town or across the continent.

Have you got what it takes to be a volunteer, contact the NABB for more information: www.thenabb.org.uk

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NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015

GOLD WING F6C Norton Way Honda Bikes is excited to announce this exclusive offer on the Gold Wing F6C. This bike was £18,399 and is now £16,399 giving you an amazing saving of £2,000!

CLICK FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS AMAZING OFFER

This fantastic Power Cruiser which will give you adrenalin inducing performance and showstopping presence. With a stunning six-cylinder engine and commanding presence the Gold Wing F6C is stripped for action and styled to take power cruising to a whole new level. An evocative growl accompanies the effortless rush to the horizon and every ride thrills to the human core, a unique rolling statement of difference and intent.

The Gold Wing F6C’s low, mean and muscular form flows organically from the solid 10

front quarter, exuding strength and purpose with every line and angle. Built around the massive twin-spar aluminium beam frame and evocative twin banks of cylinders it’s a style chiselled from wild imagination, taken to the very limit. This is a motorcycle like no other, with attitude to match.

Other bonuses of a Gold Wing include weather protection though a specially designed front fairing, heated handle grips, heated seats and foot warming system. Cold wintry rides will feel like summer again!

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Once sampled the Gold Wing F6C’s 1,832cc horizontally-opposed SOHC 12-valve sixcylinder engine is never forgotten. It dials up an avalanche of turbine-smooth torque – 167Nm at just 4,000rpm – with power delivery that quickly becomes addictive. Fed by PGM-FI fuel injection pumping through twin Keihin throttle bodies, response is instant and acceleration swift when the lights change. The clutch has a lightweight feel at the lever and the five-speed gearbox, with fifth very much an overdrive for relaxed highway cruising, drives through a maintenance-free shaft.

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Gold Wing F6C Key Features: • Twin 310mm floating front discs are gripped hard by opposed four-piston callipers while a three-piston calliper works the rear 316mm vented disc • The carefully shaped and highly comfortable seat is just 300mm wide at the critical straddle point. Add the 734mm seat height and low centre of gravity and confidence at standstill or slow speed is superb.

• The sleek instrumentation is housed within a stylish dash and features a distinctive ‘negative’ LCD display.

Forza 300 NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015

The Premier Sit- in Scooter

Fantastic news - Norton Way Honda Bikes has another exclusive offer this time on the all-new Forza 300. This scooter was £4,599 and is now £4,099 giving you an amazing saving of £500!

The Forza 300 is the premier of sit- in scooters and is an easy to ride daily commuter that’s just as much fun going to work, as it is for a long weekend trip. Plenty of room for two with a sporty and involving ride, the dynamic Forza 300 has evolved over time into the complete premium long-range sit-in scooter.

The Forza 300 is a sleekly styled, easy-to-ride scooter that gives you the benefit of a liquid-cooled engine with plenty of power and torque – as well as more efficient fuel consumption. So whether you’re taking on rush-hour traffic or hitting the open road, the Forza 300 will always give you that feel-good factor.

A revised front cowl offers improved aerodynamics, good weather protection and makes filtering through traffic and slotting into bike parking bays easy. The comfortable seat and relaxed riding position make it the perfect weekend getaway bike.

Finally, to enhance a Forza 300 further, there is a selection of Genuine Honda Accessories to ensure they fit everyone’s style and needs. Some examples include Top Box Kits, Heated Grips, High Windscreen and a selection of different packs.

CLICK FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS FANTASTIC FORZA 300 OFFER

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Forza 300 Key Features: • Storage- Underneath the ergonomically-shaped seat there is secure, 62-litre, under-seat storage.

Large enough for two full-face helmets or an overnight bag • Tough Frame- Strong and extremely durable, its lightweight steel underbone frame offers nimble steering in traffic, and stability at speed. The 35mm telescopic fork, twin rear shocks and double-sided aluminium swing arm provide a comfortable and reassuring ride.

• Combined Braking System (CBS) links the front and rear hydraulic disc brakes, enhancing peace of mind in a fast-stop situation.

• The comprehensive instrument panel displays information at a glance.

For security, Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) is fitted as standard, making it impossible to start the Forza 300 without one of its two original keys.

• The Forza 300 features final belt drive and a CVT Automatic Transmission.

That means there’s no shifting, not even into neutral or park – just start it up and go. A highly efficient PGM-FI fuel injection ensures the engine is Euro 3 compliant.

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It is such a shame but many riders choice to hibernate their motorcycle for the long & cold winters. Here at Norton Way Honda we have put together a Winter Service to help hibernate your bike through the cold times and ensure it starts again in the Spring.

WINTER SERVICE INCLUDES:

· Oil and Filter Change · Tyre Pressure Check · Coolant Condition and Level Check

· Head Race and Wheel- Bearing Swing- Arm Check · Brake Fluid Condition and Level Check · Battery Condition Check

50cc to 125cc - ONLY £49 125cc Plus: ONLY £75 Norton Way Honda Winter & Spring Service

On the other hand some of you will decide on riding your bike through the winter, this service combo is designed to ensure that your bike won’t let you in harsher climates.

Get your bike Winter ready with our Winter & Spring Combo Service Offer!

50CC- 125cc: £150 for both services Winter 1 Service:

• L ub r i c a t e & a dju s t f r e e p l ay i n dr i ve c h a i n • Brake/Clutch fluid level inspection • Tyre tread depth inspection • Tyre pressure check • Wheel bearing play inspection • Wheel rim condition inspection • Drive chain & sprockets inspection • Wheel alignment inspection • Brake light inspection • Front brake visual inspection • Rear brake visual inspection

125cc Plus: £219 for both Services

• Brake free play inspection • Head stock bearings inspection • Swingarm play inspection • Visual fluid leak inspection • Front fork inspection • Rear suspension inspection • Gear change linkage inspection • Exhaust system inspection • External clutch operation inspection • Lights/horn inspection • Throttle operation inspection • Engine oil replacement

CALL OUR NORTON WAY HONDA BIKE TEAM DIRECT NOW ON 0146 275 4376

• Oil filter replacement • Idle speed inspection • Road Test

Spring Service (Everything in Winter Service plus) • Final drive oil level inspection & top up • Lubricate general pivot points • Side stand switch operation inspection • Coolant inspection & top up • Crankcase breather inspection

CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS OFFER FROM NORTON WAY HONDA BIKES

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MEET THE TEAM

STEVE WARREN Norton Way Honda Service Manager, Bryan Smith, thought this was the perfect opportunity to credit one of his long standing members of his team, who truly identifies our award winning service.

Steve is one of Bike Technicians at Norton Way Honda, we thought this would be a great opportunity for you to meet one of the faces behind the scenes at our dealership.

Background Steve was born in Welwyn Garden City. He has lived in the Hertfordshire area all of his life, spending his childhood growing up in Stevenage.

Biking Life Steve’s first biking memory was at 5 years old, when he used to go to watch his Dad drag race around the UK. Steve soon adopted his dad’s passion for Bikes and decided that he wanted to be racing bikes one day. Steve got his first bike at 16 but couldn’t wait to start driving something bigger than a 50cc.

Speedway Like his Dad, Steve soon got into racing motorbikes. For 2 years, Steve travelled the country both racing and as a mechanic in Speedway. He goes onto say racing Speedway is like nothing else due to the fact the bikes have no brakes, just one gear, a clutch and 500cc engines, all in a bike that accelerates faster than a F1 car.

Whilst racing Speedway, Steve also competed in drag racing, just like his Dad use too.

Past Work Experience Before starting at Norton Way, Steve was heavily involved in the retail sector with jobs at both Matalan and Go Outdoors. After a number of years in retail Steve realised that he wanted to be doing something with his passion- Motorbikes and started to look for a change in career.

Life at Norton Way Honda In 2011 Steve started his career at Norton Way working in the Parts Department. He soon became apparent that Steve had a wealth of knowledge that would be suitable for a technician and was encouraged to start his apprenticeship. After 3 years of training, he fully qualified in 2014, he now loves working with his passion and doing something he enjoys.

Steve goes onto say the best thing about working for Norton Way is the people around him, he states his team are fantastic and provide excellent support. When asked about why you should buy a Honda, he said the brand has fantastic reliability, great racing heritage and a range of bikes that look amazing.

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE

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