Axxis reveals all

Ashford Classic Show

SEVENTIES MANX GP STAR DAVE HUGHES WILL be the star guest at the Ashford Classic Motorcycle Show this Easter Monday, along with the Arter Matchless G50 on which he won the Senior Manx Grand Prix in 1972, with an average speed of 93.66mph – the last time a British motorcycle won until John Simpson rode a Triumph Daytona 675 to victory in 2012. The Ashford Classic Motorcycle Show and Autojumble will be held at the Ashford Livestock Market, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0HB, on 10 April. Entry is £6.

SUZUKI

SAD, BUT EXPECTED, NEWS FROM SUZUKI, as it confirmed the end of its factory supported efforts in BSB. The lack of a new GSX-R1000, and redirection of efforts elsewhere together with the end of MotoGP and other road race participation made the decision inevitable. It’s the end of an era for the GSX-R name in production racing.

New to the UK and exclusively distributed by Bickers, the Spanish Axxis Helmet brand has released a full model range, now available to UK retailers.

With 12 models available and 110 colourways, the impressive new range incorporates styles from all the main helmet sectors, ensuring retailers can offer customers a depth of range and meet all the various price points. Every helmet comes with a factory-backed five- year warranty.

The newly unveiled Hawk Evo SV, focusing more on track and sports touring sectors, comes in 10 different graphic options.

The new thermoplastic shell is homologated to ECE 22.06 standard and is available in two sizes; it weighs in at 1580g, is Pinlock compatible, comes with removable and washable liners and RRPs start from £139.99.

Managing director of Bickers Derek McMartin told BDN:

“Axxis Helmets are an incredible addition to the Bickers portfolio. The depth and quality of the range is proving very attractive to dealers. Any doubts vanish when we explain every helmet is covered by our five-year warranty.”

To view the full range of Axxis Helmets available from Bickers, visit www.bickers-online.co.uk, call 01394 604040, or contact your local area sales manager for more information.

THE SAMMY MILLER MUSEUM HAS FINALISED ITS 2023 calendar of events, and it starts with a cracker: Dakar and TT hero James Hillier will be showing off his GasGas Dakar 450 racebike and also riding Sammy’s Norton Kneeler “Silver Fish” classic racebike. Events run all the way through to September. More info: www.sammymiller.co.uk