CHISWICK 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. Read more on page 2-3
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Honda’s #TrueAdventure
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Introducing the RC213V-S-
Blood Bike Awareness Day An incredible offer from Chiswick Honda Meet one of our all-star service team
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2015 AFRICA T CHISWICK 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 CHISWICK 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.”
Guy Steele, Sales Manager of Chiswick 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.
- Guy Steele, Sales Manager of Chiswick 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 CHISWICK HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015
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 CHISWICK HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015
The sales team at Chiswick 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%
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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 CHISWICK 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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CHISWICK 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 Chiswick Honda currently has the entire Honda Super Sport range available to order. In engine sizes from 125cc to 1000cc, there are a 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 CHISWICK 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 CHISWICK 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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CHISWICK HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015
GOLD WING F6C Chiswick Honda Bikes is excited to announce this exclusive offer on the Gold Wing F6C. This bike was £17,99 and is now £15,999 giving you an amazing saving of £2,000!
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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. 11
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.
Whether you decide to hibernate your bike for the Winter or carry on riding it, Chiswick Honda have come up with a fantastic Winter Health Check to ensure your motorcycle will survive the harsher season.
WINTER CHECK ONLY £29.99 with a service wash
Our Honda Trained Technicians will carry out the following checks on your motorcycle:
· Battery · Brake Fluid · Coolant
· Oil · Brakes · Pads
· Bearings · Suspension · Exhaust
· Tyres · Lights
If anything is identified as critical, illegal or in need of replacement, we will contact you with a quotation. CALL OUR CHISWICK HONDA BIKE TEAM DIRECT NOW ON 0146 275 4376
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS OFFER FROM CHISWICK HONDA BIKES
Terms and conditions apply. Written details available upon request.
CHISWICK HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 12 • OCT 2015
MEET THE TEAM
PAWEL SYREWICZ Chiswick Honda Service Manager, Paul Wilson, thought this was the perfect opportunity to credit one of his master technicians. Chiswick Honda Bikes has two master technicians that will help the team maintain, fix and service your bike, their achievements prove that your motorcycle will be in safe hands when choosing us.
Pawel Syrewicz is one of our master technicians at Chiswick Honda who achieved this fantastic qualification in 2010. At the time he was one of only 12 master technicians in the country! Paul joined our dealership back in 2006 as a technician, he quickly showed his determination to become one of the best in his field of work. Pawel’s love of bikes started as a young boy when growing up in Poland, he remembers walking with his mum & younger brother and making them stop to look at any motorbike they went past. He soon started to assist his dad fixing bikes and this was where he learnt his foundation of knowledge which was a fantastic help, when starting his qualifications. As a teenager and in his young 20s Pawel loved racing bikes both in Moto Cross and building his own to race on track days . His race bikes included a Honda VTRSP1 and Honda
CBR1100XX Super Blackbird. As Pawel grew older he started to favour Touring & Adventure Bikes to use to discover new places. His recent road trips include going to Morocco, travelling around Europe and getting some sun in Sardinia. Pawel believes the best thing about Honda Bikes is their mobility and says they have handling like no other brand. His favourite model in the current range is the CBR600RR and credits how easy the bike is to handle at high speeds, which makes it a perfect for the track. Pawel was also full of praise for Norton Way Motors as a group who say they have been fantastic in helping his grow into a master technician and providing him with fantastic job security. In his spare time Pawel loves to go fishing and seeing places around the world, especially if it involves a road trip on one of his beloved motorbikes! READ THE FULL INTERVIEW ONLINE WITH OUR NEW ONLINE READER.
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