Indian’s dealer expansion continues

Business news Peckham scooter service centre closes

LONG-STANDING MOT CENTRE and scooter service hub Honda Riders is closing its doors for good after 40 years in business.

Set up by Cyril Luchman in 1979 in Peckham, the business was handed on to Cyril’s son William and daughter Natalie after he passed away in 2007. Sadly, William died in 2011 aged 53, and Natalie also passed away in 2017 aged just 40. Their sister, Marina, took on the business, but has decided to close the company from the beginning of September this year.

Honda Riders was originally a Honda dealer, selling small capacity scooters and mopeds. The name was kept on even after the firm gave up its official franchise, with no complaints from the big H itself.

Honda Riders was always a busy MOT hub and sales/service centre for the burgeoning delivery scooter trade, but its team of mechanics would work on anything except old British iron: ironic as famed Triumph designer and general manager Edward Turner’s blue plaque is only a stone’s throw away from the Godman Road workshops.

Indian’s expansion continues apace

Fresh from opening a new flagship store in London, American bike firm Indian Motorcycle has set up another new dealership, this time a bit further north near Sheffield.

Opened by the team behind the Sheffield Motorcycle Centre (SMC), the new store welcomed more than 300 guests and customers to its official opening event, and will feature the full range of Indian bikes, clothing and accessories at its Chesterfieldbased showroom.

“This is an exciting time for Indian Motorcycle in the UK,” said national sales manager, Andy Simpson. “Our range of models is expanding, we have a growing customer base and we’re able to bring experienced and respected partners into our dealer network to support key areas such as South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. Operated by the hugely experienced SMC Bikes team, Indian Motorcycle Sheffield is not only great news for those keen to join the Indian Motorcycle family, but an important boost for existing owners as we strive to make their ownership experience both simpler and better.”

SMC’s managing director, Frank Hayes, told us; “Motorcycles have been my passion from a very early age. Indian Motorcycle Sheffield is a very exciting new chapter for us and one that’s been a dream of mine for a long time now. We look forward to welcoming new and existing fans of the brand, while making friends for many years to come.” lowering_kits-210x76.pdf 1 11.08.2022 08:16:21

We have a growing customer base and we’re able to bring experienced and respected partners into our dealer network

Indian Motorcycle Sheffield 01142525400 www.indianmotorcycle-sheffield.co.uk

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