NEWSLETTER – DECEMBER 2024
Thank you once again for all your support throughout 2024. It was great to see so many people through our doors.
Despite the unpredictable weather, 2024 has been another busy year and we have had many highlights.
KAWASAKI
Kawasaki continue to lead the way with their model range. They produced 40th Anniversary versions of the ZX-10R, ZX-6R and ZX-4RR, which were inspired by the championship-winning ZX-7, accurately reproducing the original colour scheme, with the blue being newly created.
Also recapturing their heritage was the launch of 40th anniversary editions of the Ninja 1000 SX and Ninja 650. Inspired by the 1985 GPZ900R the two tone Firecrack Red and Ebony colours were used, with the silver line separating them to match the brightness of the original.
New for 2025 will be the Versys 1100 family, Ninja 1100 SX family and Z900. We will be expecting demonstrators, so contact us to register your interest.
ROYAL ENFIELD
Royal Enfield continued their dominance in the mid-range sector. Launched this year, the Himalayan 450 came in two variances, tubed and tubeless with the Hanle Black being the most popular.
The Shotgun 650 and Bullet 350 were also new additions and were well received. Launched in the Autumn was the Guerilla 450. Royal Enfield kindly supplied all their dealers with a demonstrator of this bike and a lot of customers took advantage of this.
Newly launched models for 2025 are the Bear 650 and Classic 650. Colours have been announced for both models.
The One Ride Event in September was well attended and we are hoping to have more Royal Enfield events in 2025.
PIAGGIO GROUP
Another good year with Piaggio with interest still high in the Mandello and the newly launched Stelvio. The Tuareg was one of our most popular bikes for test ride after some fantastic reviews on-line. The new RS457 was very well received and was especially popular among new riders.
Looking forward to 2025 there are some limited editions Stelvio and Mandello. The newly launched Vespa GTS310 and GTS125. Aprilia will also be launching Tuono 457 and Tuareg Rally. Pricing is yet to be confirmed, but we shall let you know as soon as we hear anything.
SUZUKI
Suzuki had new models this year including the new GSX-S1000 GX and GSX-8R. The GSX-8R came in some stunning colour options and was crowned Sportsbike of the Year by MCN this year. “The GSX-8R is sublime” with the test praising its blend of genuine sporting prowess and comfort and usability.
Announced at EICMA were the eagerly anticipated DRZ-400S and DRZ-400 SM. Expected in showrooms in the summer and no price announcements as yet. If Suzuki get the price of this bike right, we are sure it will be a huge success.
AFTER SALES
We are extremely proud of Jake and Matty who both became Accredited Technicians through Kawasaki this year. This is a fantastic achievement. Calum also completed his accreditation with Suzuki and is now working towards the final year of his apprenticeship.
We are delighted to announce we have recently been appointed as dealers for Quad Lock. With prices starting from £15.99 this is an exciting new product on the market. We will be offering demonstrations in the New Year.
We are now Moto Girl’s only North Wales Dealer and are looking forward to their new merchandise launches next year.
This year we have also welcomed Connah and Kieran to our AfterSales Team.
GENERAL
We would like to thank our Brand Ambassadors who go above and beyond with their support – Tommy Aston (Kawasaki), Ade Nicholson and Martin Lucas (Royal Enfield) Steve Gwatkin (Moto Guzzi). We are hoping to arrange ride-outs and exclusive events. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.
On 1 March 2025, A&D Motorcycles Ltd will be celebrating 45 years of trading. Launched by Alan in 1980, in the now Sams Café. Do you have any photos of bikes purchased over the years? Please let us know as we would love to create an A&D History wall in the shop.
Special thanks to all of our team at A&D Motorcycles Ltd, without them we could not offer you high standards of customer service. We shall be closed from 5 pm Monday 23 December 2024 until 8:30 am Thursday 2 January 2025.
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR – SEE YOU NEXT YEAR