Where do we start then, well the beginning of April has seen the Prestcott Festival 2013 come and go. James F and Joe were there for the day and although we had a more low key display than last year, it was felt that the position was excellent and resulted in excellent foot flow throughout the day and increased interest in what was new and available for 2013.
Models that were on display included the full 2013 range of Kawasaki's including the new Z800, Ninja 300 and new ZX636. We also had representation from all of the franchises that we have, Yamaha, Suzuki, PVG, Peugeot, Vespa and Aprilia. The main attraction seemed to be the new Aprilia Caponord, which was there two days before it's official launch on the following Tuesday. New for us this year though were the windsurfer style flags which really lifted the display and as a whole looked fantastic in the light winds. Hopefully throughout the summer months we shall have them out at the front of Bristol Road so that it gives the roadside some extra life and will clearly identify us for new customers who may have difficulty in finding us as we are set back a little from the road. Thanks again must go out to both James F and Joe as they were on the go from stupid o'clock in the morning to an even more stupid o'clock in the evening.
From Pescott to Cheltenham on the following Tuesday saw the official launch of the new Aprilia Caponord. James F was again selected to go and absorb all of the technical spec in regards to its new and exciting features. He was however rewarded for his efforts this time with a free lunch followed by a group ride out to experience the bike for real. We have put all of these details on the home page of the website should you wish to take a look and if you then want to have a go on the machine for real yourself, then just get in touch with us or call in, as we do now have the demo available for booking. If you can't find the details of the Caponord then below is the relevant link, just copy and paste it to get straight to the page.
If that wasn't enough for one man (James F), his endless stamina was again in full test as he was sent out for a ride out with the Gloucestershire Bike Night riders to Bristol on Saturday just gone. They all ended up in Bristol for this years Bristol Italian Automotive Festival. As it was an Italian themed day, what better bike to take than the new Caponord. Good job he did, as the bike again created a lot of interest amongst the public and with the huge crowd of people that attended, it gave the bike a great opportunity to been seen in the flesh.
I know what you are all thinking now though, what about the rest us? Is it fair that one man gets all the jolly's and free lunch? Well just to share the lunch theme over the last month, James H was sent to Kawasaki HQ for a training course and enjoyed a fine selection of sandwiches and just yesterday had the best of the lot, with an all expenses paid trip to the Belfry for a round of golf and dinner courtesy of Close Motor Finance's Annual golf day. Sun tanned, stuffed and some six or seven golf balls lighter(too much water on the course), he has returned, nursing a couple of rather large blisters on his feet. Not to be left out though, Jon B has the joy of Kawasaki's hostility next week when he too has a course to go on, on his birthday as well!! That just leaves Bruce K, well someone needs to hold the fort and sell a few bikes don't they !! He wouldn't have it any other way though!! Loves his job!!
On the promotional front, just last week we have a selection of used bikes on the home page of the website giving anyone the chance to save up to an incredible £1400 on selected machines from the prices quoted. Fraser's Lucky seven, please take time to check it out if you are after a second hand bike.
I'm sure when you take a look you will see that this is a selection that should have something for every type of biker from cruiser to sports to tourer to twist and go. And if that isn't enough we also have two, one in black and one in red, of Suzuki's latest Inazuma 250's with £500 off, now at an amazing price of £2999 plus otr. Please contact the team on the usual number or by email if you want to jump in and reserve any of these amazing deals.
Well that seems to be that for the moment as we carry on steaming ahead and we are all looking forward to the season being a long, warm and dry one so that we can all get out there and enjoy our bikes. We very much look forward to seeing you all soon. SS
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