Kawasaki ZX-10R Now Covered By Finance Deal
Kawasaki is hoping to keep sales of its models healthy by adding its ZX-10R to a list of motorcycles offered with 0% finance.
The superbike is the latest Kawasaki available through the finance scheme, with the ZX-6R, Z1000, Z750, and ER-6f already on offer.
Kawasaki’s finance partner Black Horse has provided the scheme, which offers 0% finance over a 30-month period, after paying a minimum deposit of £99.
This article was taken from: Motorcycle News
Yamaha Extends 0% Finance Offer
Yamaha Motor UK has decided to extend its current zero per cent finance offer until May 4th 2008, it was revealed today.
Sixteen motorbikes, including top performers such as the YZF-R1 and the new 2008 YZF-R6 will still benefit from the offer of zero per cent finance, APR typical over 2.5 years, with £199 down (subject to status).
The full line-up of machines available on the scheme is:
YZF-R1
YZF-R6
FZ1/FZ1 Fazer (including ABS versions)
FZ6 S2
FZ6 Fazer S2 (including ABS version)
Aprilia Launch Motorcycle Test Ride Website
Aprilia is hoping to shake up the way riders arrange to test new models, with the launch of a website dedicated to allowing the public to book a run on several of its 2008 range of motorcycles.
The Experience Aprilia site offers the chance to book a test ride on the RSV1000R and RSV1000R Factory, Tuono 1000R Factory and 1000R, the Shiver, Mana, and SMV750 Dorsoduro.
Aprilia plans to make the bikes available at a series of events throughout 2008, the first of which is scheduled to take place at AMD Motorcycles in Denbigh in early April. Spokesman Miles Taylor says the firm would be taking six demonstrator models to AMD in the firm’s race truck, with another six bikes being made available by the dealer itself.
HONDA Motorcycles and their local distributors Domasco launched the 2008 CBR 1000 RR Fireblade at an informal function at their showroom on Salwa Road recently.
It was an occasion for enthusiasts and Honda riders to gather. The launch drew both existing owners and motorcycle fans for whom a QR 45,000 sports bike is still on the wish list.
The Honda CBR Fireblade was tested last December 2007 by the European Press at the Losail GP circuit and received rave reviews from the attendees. Local racing champion, Mishal al-Naimi, was invited to the event and he said the Fireblade “gave an excellent rider-friendly performance with a MotoGP-styled design that will surely boost 2008 Honda bike sales”.
Piaggio 2007 Core Profit Up As It Grows In Asia
Italy’s Piaggio, maker of the Vespa scooter, reported a 10.8 percent rise in 2007 core profit on slightly higher sales, as it expanded in Asia where demand for two-wheelers is strong.
“(There was) growth in all lines of business over the year,” it said in a statement on Friday.
Piaggio & C SpA, controlled by holding company IMMSI, said its board had proposed a dividend of 0.06 euro a share, double the payout last year.
At 1524 GMT, Piaggio shares followed the market lower, trading down 3 percent at 1.66 euros in Milan, a record low.
Core profit — or earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) — totalled 226.1 million euros ($348.4 million), leading to a margin of 13.4 percent against 12.7 percent in 2006.
The Tuono 1000 R is the bike that all other nakeds have to beat. It is a machine for the demanding motorcyclist, the rider who seeks maximum performance from a naked, on the road and on the track.
Ever since it first appeared on the motorcycling scene, the Tuono has embodied Aprilia’s genius and amazing technical know-how, accumulated through victory after victory in motorcycle racing. The Tuono has come to mean flair and technology more than any other road-going motorcycle.
The Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro Supermoto
No compromise is the motto of this motard, created for pure riding pleasure. this elite, super-lightweight, high performance, twin cylinder machine is aimed at only the most demanding riders in search of a truly thrilling motorcycling experience.
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