CHISWICK HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 11 • SEPT 2015
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HONDA’S 700TH WIN
Honda’s 700th FIM Grand Prix victory
OFFER HONDA: PCX 125
A great offer on the Honda PCX 125
MOTO GP MID SEASON
Repsol Honda mid-season review
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Honda’s 700th FIM
Everyone at Chiswick Honda would like to congratulate Honda Racing on reaching 700 FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Victories, I am sure you will all agree this is a fantastic achievement.
Team Honda, Isle of Mann TT, 1959 Tom Phillis, First World GP Win, 1961
This success was accomplished at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana, USA on August 9, 2015, when Honda MotoGP rider Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) claimed victory in the MotoGP class, in Round 10 of the 2015 FIM Road Racing World Championship. By the beginning of the race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Honda had tallied 698 grand prix wins. The Moto3 class started under light rain, with most top riders choosing wet tires. 18 year old Belgian rider Livio Loi (RW Racing GP Honda NSF250RW) had taken a gamble to start on slicks, which paid off as the wet tire riders inevitably pitted, allowing Loi to claim his first victory after a consistent ride, taking Honda one step closer to the 700 win milestone. Uncertain weather conditions persisted in the MotoGP class which followed, with light rain in the latter stages of the premier class race. Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) maintained a 0.5 s gap with the race leader throughout the race, and with three laps remaining on lap 24, took the lead for a runaway victory, giving him his second consecutive win (third for the season), and Honda its 700th grand prix victory. This achievement began back in 1961, at the hands of Australian rider Tom Phillis on his Honda RC143 in the 125cc class of the season-opening Spanish Grand Prix, Honda has now achieved an unprecedented 700*grand prix wins. Freddie Spencer, NSR 500, 1985
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M Grand Prix victory
This was after in 1954, Honda’s founder Soichiro Honda declared entry into the premier motor sports event of the time, the Isle of Man TT, aiming to “realize the dream of becoming the world’s best.” After five years developing a racing machine, Honda became the first Japanese motorcycle manufacturer to enter the Isle of Man TT race. Honda then forayed into the 350cc and 50cc classes in 1962, and the 500cc class in 1966, and won the championship in all five classes in 1966. At the time, Honda considered its racing activities to be a “laboratory on wheels,” and new technologies developed to win world championship races were applied to its production motorcycles. With dramatically improved quality, the market had expanded its support for Honda’s motorcycles. At the end of the 1967 season, Honda had paused its factory racing activities, which were to be restarted 11
years later, with 138 grand prix wins. In 1979, Honda returned to FIM Road Racing World Championship racing in the 500cc class. Three years later in 1982, American rider Freddie Spencer won Round 7 in Belgium on his Honda NS500, giving Honda its first victory since returning to world grand prix racing. Honda then went on to win grand prix races in the 125cc and 250cc classes, contributing to its 500th victory in 2001, when Italian rider Valentino Rossi was victorious in the 500cc class at the seasonopening Japan Grand Prix. In 2005, Spaniard Dani Pedrosa rode his Honda RS250RW to victory in the 250cc class in Round 15 in Australia, marking Honda’s 600th grand prix win. Sales Manager of Chiswick Honda Bikes, Guy Steel had this to say: “Another great landmark achievement for Honda, it is amazing to see the brand’s success continuing with this milestone.” CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT HONDA’S 700TH FIM GRAND PRIX VICTORY
Marc Marquez, BRNO, 2015 Danny Pedrosa, Sepang 2015
Marc Marquez and Danny Pedrosa, 700 Wins, 2015
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Hero Offers at Norto
PCX 125 2015 is here at Chiswick Honda with an amazing PCP finance deal of £79.91 a month at 6.9% Representative APR. This bike is available in 4 amazing colour options: Pearl Cool White, Pearl Nightstar Black, Pearl Siena Red and Matt Carbonium Grey Metallic
2015 has seen Honda take what made the PCX Europe’s favourite, best-selling scooter and added some extras. Sleek new style, improved comfort, even greater fuel economy and a host of enhancements to enable life on the move. It’s the same spirited scooter about town it’s always been – just better. Look Good, Feel Good is the motto when it comes to the PCX 125. Its striking look is a clever mix of performance and style. Slim enough to slip through the tightest traffic, and into cramped parking spots. The PCX has plenty of comfort and space for rider and passenger, with refined details everywhere you look. The stepped seat is sprung and stays open when necessary, the ignition key has a protective shutter and a hazard button has been added for additional safety. The meter is engaging with its circular form swept around by a luminous speedometer needle.
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on Way Honda: PCX 125
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PCX 125 2015
OTR Price
£2699
Deposit
£99
Amount of credit
£2600
36 monthly payments
£79.91
Total amount payable
£2975.76
Representative APR
6.9%
Fixed Interest Rate per annum
6.69%
Some of the improvements for the PCX 125 include: ›› LED headlight and taillight which give a crisp, modern appearance and saving electrical energy, which means more fuel efficiency. ›› Idle Stop has been upgraded with the facility to read and monitor the battery charge and turns off automatically if the drain is too high. The battery is now more powerful, too. ›› There’s plenty of space for a full-face helmet under the seat. Once open the seat stays up thanks to a sprung hinge that holds it securely. Removing the passenger backrest has liberated both rider and pillion, creating space and a feeling of freedom. ›› Finally, a clock is now part of the digital information displayed along with a handy fuel efficiency meter.
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VPL Terms and Conditions: New PCX125 CBS (15YM) registrations from 01 July 2015 to 30 September 2015. Subject to model and colour availability. Representative Example based on 6.9% VPL; Offers applicable at participating dealers and are at the promoter’s absolute discretion. Indemnities may be required in certain circumstances. Finance is only available to persons aged 18 or over, subject to status. All figures are correct at time of publication but may be subject to change. Credit provided by Honda Finance Europe Plc Cain Road, Bracknell, RG12 1HL. Honda Finance Europe Plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Register number 312541.
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REPSOL HONDA
MOTO GP
Despite a difficult start to the 2015 season, the Honda Repsol Team seem to be turning their fortunes around. Resurgent defending World Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) is currently in 3rd position in the World standings, behind two Yamaha riders- Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi.
The last 3 races has seen Marquez in much better form recording victories in Germany & Indianapolis, and a second place finish in the most recent Grand Prix at the Brno Circuit, Czech Republic. BRNO Circuit, Czech Republic saw glimpses of Marquez’s recent form but he never quite had the race pace to keep up with Lorenzo. Marquez was the only man on the grid to keep up with Yamaha driver, but after 7 laps he started to struggle with grip levels, and changed his focus on securing second instead of pursuing the race win. Marquez said “Today Jorge rode a very good race. We knew we were not far off him, but we
were not close enough and we tried to stick with him, at least at the beginning of the race. After six or seven laps I began to lose performance and he was able maintain his pace. That’s where the difference was made. We achieved the goal we had for today: to try and open a gap to Valentino and the others from the start so I’m happy about that. When we have difficulties, as we did this weekend, we still have to score points. I think that this second position is good.” The next race in the season heads to Silverstone, GB. Both Repsol Honda riders will be looking to reduce the gap on their rivals in the Championship. Silverstone was successful for
Marquez, BRNO Circuit, 2015
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Marc Marquez last season, which saw him claim a fantastic close thought victory over the two Yamaha riders in Lorenzo and Rossi. Chiswick Honda can provide you with a vast choice of Super Sport bikes many of which are available in the Repsol Vibrant Orange Colour, which will bring that MotoGP look onto the roads. Depending on your licence type and personal choice, the Repsol colourway is available on the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP, CBR1000RR Fireblade, CBR600RR, CBR125R and even on the 2015 NSC50R scooter. As you can see getting that Repsol look is available for all licence holders, why don’t you book a test drive today.
Marquez and Pedrosa, 2015
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Marquez and Pedrosa 1st and
7 2nd, Sachsenring, 2015
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Exclusive chiswick Honda Offer:
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VFR1200X E Crosstourer Chiswick Honda Bikes is excited to announce this exclusive offer on the VFR 1200X Cross Tourer in Digital Silver Metallic/ Darkness Black Metallic. This bike was £12,399 and is now £10,999, giving you an amazing saving of £1,400!
The New Crosstourer 2015- The World Just Got Smaller! To travel by motorcycle is to fully experience life. And by blending technology from across Honda’s range the Crosstourer is a high performance ticket to ride. Powered by a refined V4 engine, with sophisticated electronics and rugged chassis to match, it is an accomplished all-rounder. It is built for line on the move whether that is ready for the long haul journey, two-up and loaded or the cut and thrust of the city, the Crosstourer is built to soak up whatever it rolls over. Durable bodywork cuts aggressive angles with a small frontal area and yet it offers plenty of weather protection. The seat profile is carefully shaped to deliver comfort and easy ground reach, computerised self-cancelling indicators mean you’ll never spare them a second thought, while the compact ‘wave’ design ignition key improves security.
Some of its Key Features: ›› The 19 inch front and 17 inch rear wire-spoke wheels run tubeless tyres: 110/80-R19 front and 150/70-R17 rear. ›› The advanced suspension system with rigid 43mm upside down telescopic fork offers control, precise steering and stability. ›› The tail blends function with style, featuring integrated pannier and top-box mountings and passenger grab rails. The spacious seat provides both rider and passenger with long-distance comfort. ›› The digital dash serves up all the information the rider needs plus a fuel computer – consumption actual, average and range to empty, plus gear position indicator. ›› Extra wind and weather protection is provided by adjustable knuckle guards. They also secure brake and clutch levers against accidental knocks. This is just one of the amazing deals we currently have at Chiswick Honda Bikes. To view are current range of new bike offers please click on the following link below. FOR MORE INFORMATION OF THIS DEAL CLICK HERE
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Meet the latest member to our sales team:
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Carlos Atougia Carlos is the newest member of our Chiswick Honda Bike Sales Team, who recently joined us back in March 2015. Background Carlos is 28 years old and was born in Venezuela, but only lived there for 5 months. He then moved to Madeira, which is a small island in Portugal known for its spectacular views of its mountain ranges. At the age of 7 Carlos moved to London with his family and one of his first memories was seeing a double decker bus and thinking it was not possible.
This was the point that his brother joined the motorbike family. The two of them having been riding Motorbikes ever since, including trips to France with their girlfriends. Past Work Experience Carlos spent most of his life in the cycle industry, starting at Halford’s in the Bike Hut section. After becoming very comfortable in repairing bikes, he moved to Evan’s cycles looking for more of a challenge. After working there for a year Carlos had worked his way up to Workshop Manager, and the company recognised his ability by asking him to move to other stores to improve them. His decision came to leave Evan’s Cycles and move to Chiswick Honda, because his was looking for a new experience, and decided it would be the perfect opportunity due to his love for Motorbikes.
Biking Life He believes the best part of riding a bike is the freedom of a 360 degree view, with a unique connection to the road that you can’t get on anything else. Carlos describes how you can’t beat the sound of a motorbike on a summer’s day with the helmet visor open and the feeling the wind blow past. Track Days One of Carlos’s favourite past times is taking part in track days, he has owned a number of bikes for this, but has settled down with a CBR600RR. Carlos has taken part in track days at Mallory Park, Brands Hatch and his favourite Snetterton. He even took part in a race at Snetterton a few years back.
Life at Chiswick Honda His favourite part is the different challenges he has to face and how no day is the same. Another great part of the job is talking to people who share Carlos’ passion for motorbikes and being able to help them in the process of picking a new Honda. Carlos praises his great team he has behind him and their help is a significant part of his success. Carlos considers Chiswick Honda has set the bar for other dealerships to follow, with it also being the biggest dealership in Europe, he believes he couldn’t have picked anywhere better to work! Sales Manager of Chiswick Honda Bikes, Guy Steel said “Carlos has made an excellent start at Norton Way, you can’t fault his attitude and his passion for Honda Bikes.” Chiswick Honda would like to thank Carlos for his start with the company and wishes him the best of luck in continuing his development.
Memorable Biking Story One of the best stories Carlos has about Motorbikes was proving to his older brother how addictive they can be. It was a couple of weeks into owning his first ever 125cc and visiting his brother’s house. Their first reaction was asking Carlos why he didn’t get a car license, Carlos went onto describe the feeling of riding a motorbike on the road and told his brother to have a go. After his brother was gone for a long time, he returned with a massive smile on his face and tears in his eyes due to forgetting to shut the visor on the helmet.
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