Bikes on the Stand
- Peter – ‘Start up’ Kawasaki ZX-10R-Ninja
- Vic and Lin – Harley Custom
- Ivan Rhodes – Model ‘O’
- Steve Willis – Harley 750 Street
Peter – Kawasaki ZX-10R-Ninja – ‘Start-up’ bike
| Kawasaki ZX-10R-Ninja Bike Specs | |
| VALUE | £14,299 |
| YEAR | 2018 |
| OWNER | Bournemouth Kawasaki |
| ENGINE | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line Four |
| POWER | 147.1 kW(200 PS) / 13,000 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 195 mph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 speed, cassette |
| CHASSIS | Twin spar, cast aluminium |
| WHEELBASE | 1440 mm |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 835 mm |
| DRY WEIGHT | 206 kg |
| TANK CAPACITY | 17 litres |
Kawasaki ZX-10R-Ninja
Kawasaki introduced the ZX-10R to it’s range in 2004 and we are now already on the fifth generation which was introduced in 2016, Kawasaki have since won the World Superbike title no less than 4 times in the last 5 seasons. 2012 saw Tom Sykes crowned Champion and then Jonathan Rea has won three titles on the bounce 15,16 and 17 and we wouldn’t bet against him making it title number 4.
The bike has evolved over the years into an amazing road and track bike with it being the number 1 choice of many BSB Superbike and Stock 1000 teams. The bike is updated each year with the help of the WSBK racers and is certainly a great seller in the difficult Supersport market.
For 2017 and now 2018 Kawasaki have not sat on the laurels and have introduced not only a RR spec model but also an SE model with electronic suspension amongst many other updates.
The Kawasaki team are proud to have Carole Nash insurance as one its sponsors in the 2018 BSB Championship as well as the IOM TT and NW200, Leon Haslam and Luke Mossey will spearhead the official Kawasaki BSB team and James Hillier will be the man aiming for a TT Senior and Superbike win.
For more information on Kawasaki ZX-10R pop over to stand M110 and ask a member of the Carole Nash team
LIGHTNING 124 – Destiny Cycles
| CUSTOMER COMMISSIONED BIKE LIGHTNING 124- WITH 124 CUBIC INCH MOTOR AND 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION. TOTALLY BESPOKE BUILD. BIKE SPECS | |
| VALUE | £50,000 |
| YEAR | 2018 |
| OWNER | Nick Lord |
| ENGINE | S&S 124 cu in |
| POWER | 135 hp |
| TORQUE | 140 |
| TOP SPEED | 130mph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 speed |
| CHASSIS | Destiny Cycles Dyna style frame and swing arm |
| DRY WEIGHT | 340 kg |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 27” |
| TANK CAPACITY | 16 litres |
| INTERESTING FACT | First Dyna style frame to come out of the Destiny Cycles workshop |
| LENGTH | 91” |
| WIDTH | 30″ |
| WEIGHT | 240kg< |
Destiny Cycles LIGHTNING 124– Bike Blog
Bespoke Dyna-style bike looks set to be a crowd-pleaser.
Head down to the Carole Nash stand at the London MCN Bike Show for this £50,000 bespoke Dyna-style bike that was unveiled for the first time at Motorcycle Live 2017 on the Carole Nash stand.
Owned and commissioned by Nick Lord, it clocks 130mph from 135 bhp of power and a torque of 140 Nm. Despite the bike’s whopping dry weight of 340kg, the 124-cubic-inch S&S engine gives the ride plenty of oomph.
A five-speed [W1] transmission, a 27-inch seat height and a Destiny Cycles Dyna-style frame and swing arm add the magnificent finishing touches.
This is the first Dyna-style frame to come out of the Destiny Cycles workshop – and on this evidence, we can’t wait to see what’s next!
Velocette Model ‘O’ from The Rhodes Family Collection
| Velocette Model ‘O’ Bike Specs | |
| VALUE | £75,000 |
| YEAR | 1939 |
| OWNER | The Rhodes Family |
| ENGINE | 58BCC OHV Twin Contra Rotating Crank Shafts and Drive Shafts |
| POWER | 22bhp |
| TOP SPEED | 100 mph |
| TRANSMISSION | 4 speed |
| DRY WEIGHT | 127 kg |
| WHEELBASE | 1333 mm |
| TANK CAPACITY | 15.9 litres |
| INTERESTING FACT | Prototype – Only working model built before WW2 |
The Model ‘O’ Velocette
The Model ‘O’ was designed by Phil Irving in 1939. It was to be the road going version of the the Grand Prix bike, the Velocette Roarer.
Though Irving’s Model ‘O’ pushrod engine was designed independently of the Roarer, it retains the twin crankshaft, shaft-drive format.
The main crankcase casting is in one piece with front and rear bolted joints. The bottom end has no roller or ball bearings. It has white metal coated plain-bush mains with oil feeds, and originally the duralumin conrods ran directly on the pressed up crankshafts hardened crank pins. Shell big-ends have been added in machines later life.
The Model ‘O’ never went into production and instead the factory turned their attention to LE models. The model on the stand has been fully restored by well known UK Velocette historian, restorer, collector and author, Ivan Rhodes.
The bike was ahead of its time, even to ride now there is no engine vibration, the girder front fork doesn’t clatter or bob violently up and down and the rear end floats uneventfully over bumps and ripples. Steering is precise and nothing scrapes the road. A real testament to Irving’s quality design.
Steve Willis – Harley 750R Street
| Harley-Davidson Street 750 CH750R – Bike Specs | |
| VALUE | £25,000 |
| YEAR | 2017 |
| OWNER | Steve Willis Shaw Speed and Custom workshop |
| ENGINE | 750 cc |
| POWER | 59 Nm/44.5ft lb at 4000 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 120 mph |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 speed |
| CHASSIS | Modified Harley-Davidson |
| WHEELBASE | 2225 mm |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 710 mm |
| DRY WEIGHT | 22.3 kg |
| TANK CAPACITY | 13.1 litres |
| INTERESTING FACT | First Custom Harley with pixelated design |
The 750R
Shaw Speed & Custom have been a recognised Pro Builder since winning the World Championship in 2010 in Sturgis USA.
Now with a portfolio of over 160 Harley-Davidson custom bikes the Speed Shop now shows for the first time the newest build from the Sussex Dealership.
The Street 750R is a blend of classic meets modern, a twist of historic flat track racer with a blend of new school custom colours and paintwork, signature detailing and new styling.
The Street 750 R is the works, it’s super clean and one that inspires to be ridden. It’s another salute to the versatility of the Harley-Davidson motorcycles for customisation.
The Street 750R is a full build, stripped to the frame and reworked with clean welds, chopped and fabricated frame and rear fender, bespoke seat, Speed & Custom full exhaust system.
Suspension by Ohlins, aftermarket handlebars with mini speedometer, HD headlight with unique eyebrow, wheels machines by Roland Sands Design wrapped with Metzeler rubber.
Brake rotors Roland Sands Design.Performance Machine brake caliper and air breather, complimented with a full custom frame and paint kit by Image Design Custom.
