Riders Spring Newsletter

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BMW MotorradHARLEY-DAVIDSON®

Sportster Seventy-Two™ Newfrom Harley-Davidson® this bare-bones radical custom bringsauthentic '70s chopper attitude to

today's streets with modernpower and premium

H-D styling. Makeyour statement.

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Welcome to the spring2012 issue of the RidersNewsletter. The nights arefinally getting shorter, thedays definitely longer andit will soon be time to packaway those thermals too!

It’s a busy time at Ridersand we’ve lots of new bikesfor the 2012 seasonincluding the new DucatiPanigale, Harley-Davidson® SportsterSeventy-Two™ and Softail® Slim™ together with thenew and improved BMW S1000 RR, R 1200 GSRallye, K 1300 S HP and theBMW Maxi scooter models.If you are out for a ride popin and check out the new

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News from your local motorcycle dealer in Bridgwater, Bristol and Cardiff... Spring 2012

SPORTSTERSEVENTY-TWO™

HARLEY-DAVIDSON®

IT’SSEXY!Kevin Ash says “Wrench open the throttle, feel thePanigale writhe as it punches forward with hungryforce, and you’re not thinking about breathtakingtechnology, taut and feline style or searingperformance. It’s much simpler than that: theDucati 1199 Panigale is just the sexiest motorcycleever built.” The 1199 is due in store soon.

NEW BMWSCOOTERS

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Due in store in April 2012read more on page 7

on DucatiMonsters

Available until 31st May 2012 – read more on page 5

Bridgwater Bristol Cardiff www.ridersmotorcycles.com

NEW SEASONBMW

The leaner meaner S 1000 RR and othernew season BMW

bikes are in storenow, read

more on

page 6

HARLEY-DAVIDSON®SOFTAIL® SLIM™New from Harley-Davidson® The perfect blend of classic,raw bobber style and contemporary muscle creates amodern ride with unmistakable old-iron attitude. Read more on page 4

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News

On Saturday 31st March and Sunday

1st April the Ducati Demo experience

will be visiting our patch, arriving in

Exeter on the 31st and Abergavenny

on the 1st.

This is your chance to experienceeverything Ducati and take a demo rideon the model of your choice on somegreat roads. Don’t forget to bring yourlicence* (both parts) and proof of IDshould you wish to ride one. Ducati willbring along a selection of its 2012 rangeincluding the much talked about Panigale.

Register your interest now for the forthcomingRiders track days, following the success of the daysat Llandow we are also planning to hold a track dayat Pembery circuit too. Dates for the track days areyet to be confirmed but if you are interested inattending drop email us [email protected]

RIDERS TRACK DAYS

PRESCOTTBIKEFESTIVAL

The dates and venues for the 2012 Ducati

848 Challenge have now been announced

with a calendar incorporating some of the

best circuits both in the UK and abroad.

The Ducati 848 Challenge heads into its thirdyear, firmly established amongst race fans asone of the premier one-make series seen on UKcircuits. Again the winner of the Championshipwill receive an 848EVO whilst second prize willconsist of a full set of Ducati riding gear andthird prize a set of Ducati leathers.

DUCATI DEMO DAYSAT EXETER AND ABERGAVENNY

Whatever you ride you’re more than welcome.Come and join in the fun, meet up with friends andeven make a few new ones! *UK licence holdersonly. Demo rides are dependent on weatherconditions and availability.

Saturday 31st March - 10am To 4pm

Cowick Barton Inn, Exeter EX2 9HF. Call Riders of Bridgwater on 01278 457 652

Sunday 1st April - 10am To 4pm

Oasis Snack Bar/Bus Stop Café, Monmouth Road, Abergavenny NP7 5HF Call Riders of Cardiff on 02920 780070

Following on from its success in 2011, the

Prescott Bike Festival is set to continue into

its second year. The 2011 event saw over

5,000 visitors and around 100 exhibitors

combine to celebrate all things bike.

The Prescott Bike Festival was born out of theneed to raise awareness and funds for theNationwide Association of Blood Bikes and in2011, it raised a staggering £52,000. The 2012event hopes to raise even more money and isset for Sunday 22nd April 2012. Set at one ofthe most prestigious hill climb venues in the UKagainst the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswoldcountryside, the Prescott Bike Festival aims toprovide something for everyone. Riders will beexhibiting at the 2012 Prescott Bike Festival, wehope to see you there, fingers crossed theweather is equally good as it was in 2011.

More information about the festival can befound www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk

848CHALLENGE FOR 2012

BRISTOLITALIANBIKE SHOW

7, 8 & 9 April Brands Hatch Indy (BSB)

11, 12 & 13 May Assen TT (DCN)

25, 26 & 27 May Snetterton 300 (BSB)

22, 23 & 24 June Misano (WDW)

6, 7 & 8 July Oulton Park (BSB)

25, 6 & 27 August Cadwell Park (BSB)

7, 8 & 9 September Donington Park GP (BSB)

28, 29 & 30 September Silverstone GP (BSB)

Billed as the best free Italian vehicle showin the UK, the Bristol Italian Moto Festivalwill take place on 28th April, with Riderssupporting the event as before. Once againthere will be wide ranging displays of Italiancars and bikes of all marques and ages toset the Italianesque 'Old City' streets alivewith Italian chic and design flair. This year£2 donations for 2 wheeled exhibitors will beco-ordinated by the Ducati Owners Club.Meet at J19 Gordano Services at 08.30 forthe mass ride in.


Products & Clothing

The brand new Shoei Neotec helmet is due in store inearly March 2012. It’s the first Shoei with an integral sunvisor and is sure to be a winner.

In true Shoei style the Neotec has been designed to maximisesafety with a unique solution to ensure there is no compromiseon safety. The Shoei Neotec will give a quieter ride over the Shoeifull face range, being a flip front it benefits from a smaller neck aperturewhen worn. Plus, the 5-Ply Shock absorbent fibre shell is super lightweight. . As wellas the internal sun visor the helmet features a 100% stainless steel micro ratchetsystem which replaces double d-ring and a fully removable dual density EPS liner.

The Shoei Neotec is first choice if you’re in the market for a

premium flip-up motorcycle helmet, in store soon

priced at £469.99

Cardo’s scala riders G9 PowerSet brings communicationsin motion to a totally different level. Pre-paired G9 units

connect to 8 additional riders within a range of up to amile with voice command for added safety. This isin addition to 4-Way intercom Conferencing

and Click-to-Link spontaneous connections.Pairing is also faster and easier than ever before,simply ‘bump’ two G9 units together and you areready to hit the road.

Twin £449 Single £259

SHOEINEOTECHHELMET

NEW fromALPINESTARS

OIL & LUBE is the Best Choice for aHARLEY-DAVIDSON®

HARLEY-DAVIDSON®

Nobody knows more than Harley-Davidson®about their motorcycles and they perform morehours of lab testing their lubricants than anyother company

New for 2012 Harley-Davidson® Screamin’Eagle® oil contain new polymer viscositymodifier, which improves cold temperatureflow, maintains fluid thickness better when hotand reduces viscosity breakdown - oil remainsfresher for a longer period. Also improved for 2012 is H-D 360Motorcycle Oil and Formula + Transmissionand Primary Lubricant.

Alpinestars SP 2Leather Gloves£94

Alpinestars T GP R Air Jacket £179

Alpinestars SMX PlusGoretex Boots £299£84

Alpinestars Octane SMoto Gloves

NEW FXRG RANGEHarley Davidson’s new FXRGmotorbike jacket ismanufactured using Cocona®the first company inMotorsports Market to use thistechnology. Cocona® deliverswaterproofing, breathability &odour control that is superior tothe rest of the market. It is madeof sustainable coconut fabricwhich reacts to body heat toopen up the pores of garmentproviding better & fasterwicking. Moisture canevaporate quickly through thefabric so the rider stays drier,

less clammy & morecomfortable over a wide rangeof weather conditions. The newrange also featuresSuperFabric® an engineeredtextile that provides anenhanced line of defense in thestrategic areas where it is usedby increasing abrasionresistance of the fabric up to 10times

The new range is set to hit theshelves shortly, with prices dueto be announced soon, why notplace your order today?

Alpinestars GP PlusPerforated Leather Jacket £329

SCALA RIDER G9

The Riders Online Store launched in the winter is gettingbigger and bigger with more products being addedeveryday. Check out the wide range online today simplyvisit http://shop.ridersmotorcycles.com

ONLINE STORE

BUY ONLINE: www.shop.ridersmotorcycles.com


®

The retro styling cues are all there, loud and proud; peanut tank, mini-apehandlebars, solo seat, chopped rear fender, and whitewall tyres. But the beauty

isn’t just skin deep, because it’s got serious substance too. The Harley-

Davidson® Seventy-Two™ motorcycle is a metal flake dreammachine, a Sportster® on a trip back to the days when the cool kids

drove a Sting-Ray and the big boys parkedchoppers in a row on the curb. The Seventy-Two™ is a respectful nod to that era, and tothe influence of the custom culture that stillpercolates today along Whittier Boulevard,the legendary cruising street in East Los

Angeles also known as Route 72.

Paint colour choices include Hard CandyBig Red Flake with period pinstripedetails on fenders and fuel tank, Black

Denim, and Big Blue Pearl.

From £8,695

SPORTSTERSEVENTY-TWO™The XL1200V Seventy Two™ is based on the 1200 Sportster®

and inspired by the metalflake and ape-hangered customs of

the early 1970s – hence the name.

SOFTAIL®SLIM™

HARLEY-DAVIDSON®

© H-D 2012. Harley. Harley-Davidson and the Bar & Shield logo are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, LLC.BUY ONLINE: www.shop.ridersmotorcycles.com

The perfect blend of classic, raw

bobber style and contemporary

muscle creates a modern ride

with unmistakable old-iron

attitude.

Pare down a Harley-Davidson®Softail® motorcycle to its essentialelements and you have the Slim™.From its trimmed front fender to itsnarrow rear end, Slim™ is ano-nonsense, back to basicsmotorcycle. Call it stripped. Call it old

school. Call it lean and mean.What's left is the elemental Softail®profile and iconic Harley-Davidson®style that recalls classic custombobbers of the 1950s. As such it’sgot black-rimmed, 16-in wirewheels, chopped mudguards(or fenders), a single seat andforward, cross-braced ‘Hollywood’handlebars.

Paint colour choices include VividBlack, Black Denim, and EmberRed Sunglo.

From £14,695 This sturdy aluminium wheel chock will hold your bike securely on

the ground, on a trailer, or in the back of a van. Designed for roll-on-

roll-off use, the rocking cradle allows you to easily park their bike in

the stand. Just roll the bike into place and dismountand your bike is held in place without straps.Upright storage saves garage space andpermits easy access to both sides of thevehicle. The lightweight, folding wheelchock is easy to transport. Availablenow for £239 *For use with models withvehicle weight up to (1360 kg) and frontor rear wheel size of 14" to 22" rimdiameter and 3.15" to 8.66" nominalwheel width.

CRUISERCRADLE WHEEL CHOCK

HARLEY-DAVIDSON®

MERCHANDISE

Fob Buckle

Set £42

Pink

Label

Mini Hog

Piggy

Bank

£42Chrome Ride

Bell £15

Flame Shifter

Peg £14


Raw engine power is enhanced by the sophisticated Ducati-developedelectronics housed in the DTC (Ducati Traction Control) and quick shifter(DQS) units, while the outstanding qualities of the Trellis frame are broughtout by the Öhlins rear shock absorber and 330 mm brake discs. £11,995

In store now the 848EVO Corse - a racing dream come true.

The new 195 hp Superquadro engine, perfectly integrated in a

monocoque frame. Innovative engineering solutions in every detail, bringingthe dry weight down to an incredible 164 kg. Unmistakable Ducati designenriched with the finest components. Advanced electronics to unleash thepower and enhance riding precision. With a power to weight ratio of 1.19 hp perkilo, there’s simply nothing like it. The Ducati 1199 Panigale ABS is priced from£15,750, numbers are limited so why not place your order today?

PANIGALE1199

The 2012 range of RossiDucati clothing is due in storemid April, items will also be availableonline too, visit our online storeshop.ridersmotorcycles.com

848EVOCORSE


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Ducati Performance, together with Ducati Corse, has created a range ofaccessories that make the 1199 Panigale even more unique. From high-performance exhausts to racing-derived ultralight carbon fibre components, theseaccessories add even more exclusivity to a bike that’s already in a class of its own

1199 PANIGALEACCESSORIES: THE EXPRESSION OF PERFECTION!

The Monster 696 and 796 are both now

available with ABS and are the perfect

choice for not only novices but also

experienced riders looking for a stylish,

iconic and yet practical bike for urban use.

The Monster 696 spearheads the Ducati UK’s‘learn to ride’ scheme due to its novice friendly80hp engine, light clutch and low seat height andconfidence inspiring handling. The 696 can bepurchased on 0% finance over 3 years with a50% deposit from as little as £95.05 per month.

The Monster 796 combines the user-friendlinessof the 696 with the sports character of the 1100.

Delivering87hp, a dry weightof just 167kg (368lb) asingle-sided swingarm perfectlybalances lifestyle performance witheveryday functionality to enhance theoriginal Monster spirit. The 796 is alsoavailable on 0% finance over 3 years with a50% deposit from as little as £105.88 per month.

0%, PCP and low rate finance packages are

now available on the M696 / M796 (all

variants) for the period up to 31st May 2012*.

ROSSICLOTHING

TRICOLORE PANIGALEHELMETSTricolore Panigale Helmet Arai RX-GP - £699

* Finance only available to applicants 18 years old and over, subject tostatus. Maximum term - 24 months. This finance offer is only available

through Ducati Finance provided by Black Horse Ltd, St. William House,Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff CF10 5BH.


£1000TOWARDS BMWR 1200 RSBuy a new BMW R 1200 R GS, GS

Adventure, RT or R and get up to

£1000 towards your deposit.

Head-turning deposit contributions aregiving BMW's R 1200 boxer-twin modelseven more appeal right now. There's£1,000 on offer for the versatile R 1200GS , £800 towards the go-anywhere R1200 GS Adventure and the mile-munching R 1200 RT Tourer – plus £500for the R 1200 R Roadsters, including theretro-styled Classic version. These offersare available with BMW Select Finance,which also gives you lower monthlypayments than an ordinary loan and awelcome choice of options at the end ofyour agreement.

For more information and your

personalised quote give our Cardiff

team a call on 02920 780070.

As well as the new S 1000 RR, K 1300 SHP and R 1200 GS Rallye, new modelsfor 2012 include the F 800 R with adaptedwindshield, new mudguard and indicatorsfrom £7,145.The K 1300 S Sport (ABS)provides riders with a standard ABS andadditional features saving £800, on theroad for £13,295. If you want to make animpression then choose the F 650 GSSpecial Edition in Radiant Sun Yellow andBlack Silk Gloss for £6,925 or for thosewho prefer a monochrome finish there isthe F 800 GS Triple Black for £8,145.Finishing off the range are the F 800 GSTrophy for £8,345 and the K 1300 RCarbon at £11,355.

Extended tours, long distance travels, and even journeys to

the remote places of our planet run like a thread through the

history of BMW GS, just like spectacular adventure rallies

and magnificent sporting success. All of this now finds the

ultimate testimony in the special model R 1200 GS Rallye

from BMW Motorrad.

Body parts in solid Alpine white, graphics in the legendary BMWMotorrad Motorsports colours, and fork and engine in black lendthe R 1200 GS Rallye its especially sporting, adventurouscharacter. The Paralever swingarm in Asphalt grey metallic,cylinder head covers in Granite grey metallic, and an all chromeexhaust system provide a powerful contrast of engineering. Aparticular eyecatcher is presented by the rear frame with Magmared paintwork.

The sporting look of the enduro isunderscored by the seat in blackand white. Cross spoke wheels,heated grips, hand protectors inwhite, case holder, onboardcomputer, and the electronicsuspension adjustment EnduroESA make this extraordinary GSideal for a very wide range ofapplications.

Priced from £12,145

The BMW K 1300 S combines sporting character

and riding dynamics with a high level of comfort,

light-footed handling with absolute riding stability,

and superior performance with perfect everyday

practicality.

The special model bears an exclusive Edition badge ofbrushed aluminium on the airbox cover. This sportingcharacter is underscored by the paintwork of solid AlpineWhite / metallic Lupin Blue / solid Night Black contrastingwith the HP carbon parts like the covers for the frontwheel, airbox, clutch, and seat.

The technical highlights of the 175 hp packing K 1300 Sare the HP gearshift assistant, the Akrapović sportssilencer, the electronic suspension adjustment ESA II,the automatic stability control ASC, the tyre pressurecontrol RDC, the heated grips, and an onboardcomputer.

Its standard equipment includes the HP footrests for riderand passenger, a tinted windscreen and paddock stand.On the road for £15,580.

The UltimateRiding Machine

Riders of Cardiff


SPECIALEDITIONMODELS

£60

BMW HandPROTECTORS

Neon boulderJACKET

£345

Function 3RUCKSACK

£105R 1200 GSRALLYE

£399

TourshellJACKET

FINANCEMonthly tailor made finance plans are available for BMWAccessories and Rider Equipment. Spread payments foryour new kit over a time that suits you, please contact our

team for more information.

K 1300 S HPK 1300 S HP


Clothing and Offers

Shoei Multitec White, black, grey£384

SharkRSJ Platinum Range of colours

£224

Men's Performance Knit £68

Men'sPerformanceColorblockedKnit £68

Women's DashLeather Jacket

£415

ShadowValley Jacket

£447

Plaid Shirt £63 Adjustable LongTank Top £52

Shark Evoline

Series 2 Range of colours

£299

Due in store soon are the new BMW dynamic maxi

scooters for sports and touring.

The C 600 Sport is for riders with sports ambitions, and theC 650 GT for customers attaching greater importance tocomfort and touring ability.

The sporty, dynamic scooter BMW C 600 Sport ischaracterised by a seat positioned for extremely activeriding. More fastidious needs for touring and longdistance capabilities are fulfilled by the luxurious C650 GT with a more relaxed sitting posture that ishighly appreciated especially over long stretches. Inaddition, the C 650 GT presents a larger, poweredwindscreen for even better protection against wind andweather.

BUY ONLINE NOW: www.shop.ridersmotorcycles.com

NEW SEASON

NEW HELMET...

SPRING CLOTHING RANGEHARLEY-DAVIDSON®

LS2 Flip Front White, black, grey

£99

Shoei RJ Platinum Range of colours£219

The 2-cylinder inline engine of the C 600 Sport and C 650GT is an all new development

by BMW Motorrad with adisplacement of 647 cc. Inboth models, its ratedpower output is 44 kW(60 hp) at 7500 rpm,

and its max torque of 66Nm is available at 6000

rpm.

Both models are fitted withABS as standard, prices for

the 600 Sport and C 650 GTwill be announced very soon.

BMW MAXISCOOTER

The Prince jumped on a classic Harley-Davidson® motorbike androared off across the Arizona desert, he hired the Softail® Deluxe for aweekends cruising. Hire your own Softail® from Riders from £128 perday with further discounts for longer bookings.

HARRY CHOOSESHARLEY-DAVIDSON®

El Camino II Jacket£447


DUCATI ON

PATROL!Somerset Road Safety Office Jim collecting his new Ducati 1198 SP fromHarvey in Bridgwater, we look forward to seeing the 1198 on our regions roads.

Bridgwater Bristol Cardiff www.ridersmotorcycles.com

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Riders of Bristol

519-521 Stockwood Road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 5LRTel: 0117 958 8777

Riders of Cardiff

Sloper Road, Cardiff CF11 8ABTel: 02920 233559

Opening Times:

Monday - Saturday

9.00am - 6.00pm

Riders of Bridgwater

Riders House, Wylds Road, Bridgwater TA6 4BHTel: 01278 457 652’

COMPETITIONCustom Bike

Don’t forget to vote for your favourite bike in the RidersCustom Bike Competition, entries can be found on theRiders facebook page. To vote become a ‘fan’ of theRiders pageand then clickon ‘like’ on thebike of yourchoice.

Leap forward into the 2012 riding season knowing your bike is raring to go as much as you are.Oil & filter changeFull check over, including battery, belt, brakes check£149 Inc vat *Some models including Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® excluded, please call for your specific price.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON®SPRING SERVICEPACKAGE

£149

Why Choose?When you take your motorcycle into anauthorised Harley-Davidson® dealership for itsservice, repair work or to have officialaccessories fitted, you’ll want to know that it’sin safe hands. We understand this better thanmost, and through our Master Technicianstraining programme, we can guarantee thatyour bike is being cared for while it’s in thehands of an authorised Harley-Davidson®dealership.

WORLD DUCATI WEEKThe long journey towards theseventh edition of Ducati's world rallyhas begun and many Ducatisti aremaking ready for the event that willtake place at the Misano circuit on21-24 June 2012.

The 2012 edition will see theparticipation of the Ducati MotoGPTeam riders Valentino Rossi andNicky Hayden, who will be the gueststars of the big event on Saturday

night in Riccione, along with themulti-time champion Troy Bayliss,who will hold his renowned TroyBayliss Academy courses during aspecial session of the Ducati RidingExperience on Thursday

The World Ducati Week is open toall motorcyclists riding any brand ofmotorcycle, and motorcycle lovers.On-line ticket sales will begin in thesecond half of February.

NEW SEASON

DUCATICLOTHING

As well as contacting us by phone or in person we are veryhappy to take e-mail enquiries, either use the contact form

on our website or simply direct your enquiry to

[email protected]

CONTACT US:

Ducati Corse Jacket - £535

Stripes 12 Helmet - £502

Graphic Art T-Shirt

1199 - £21

Diavel BLW Jacket - £429


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