Join us on Saturday November 29th from 10am-4pm for a post Thanksgiving Day Sale! Now is the time to save some big $$$ on the latest & best clothing & accessories from Triumph, Ducati, & Vespa! You know you've been planning that special gift for someone (or yourself -- you've earned it :) ) -- well get here & save!
We have many closeout items on sale that will save you up to 50%!
Even new & just-in merchandise will be on sale. We have a huge stock of Ducati, Triumph, & Vespa Accessories -- and it will all be discounted!
So make plans to drop by! Happy Thanksgiving from Great Bay Motorcycles!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
2009 Ducati News NEW MODELS!!!!
Ducati used the European Motorcycle Show at Milan to pull the curtain back on a few models they managed to keep secret from prying fans. These new models are radical & represent the best & most advanced offerings yet.
1. The NEW Superbikes 1198 & 1198S models: http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2009/FamilyPage.jhtml?family=Superbike
Some Features: Engine size from the previous generation 1098R model. Raising the CC from 1099 to 1199CC's for all litre class Ducati Superbikes. Weight saving methods first used for the 848 are applied to it's big brother the 1198 & 1198S models. AND THE BIG ONE.....for the first time ever on production Ducatis - the Ducati Traction Control System is used in both the 1198S & the 1098R models!!! This is the most advanced traction control system available on any modern Sport Bike -- here's what Ducati has to say about it:
DUCATI TRACTION CONTROL
For the first time ever on a Ducati production motorcycle, a true competition-level traction control system for the road comes integrated into the 1198 S and 1098 R electronics as standard equipment. The Ducati Traction Control (DTC) system further underlines Ducati's technology flow from racing to production and demonstrates how solutions developed for the track can be applied to enhance safety on the road.
DTC uses the same software logic developed and used by Ducati Corse for their world championship winning MotoGP and World Superbike motorcycles and offers a choice of eight settings developed by their professional test riders and racers.
Accessible from the left-hand switchgear and displayed on the digital instrumentation, the system offers a choice of eight profiles. Each one has been programmed with a wheel-spin tolerance matched to progressive riding levels of skill graded from one to eight. While level eight administers a confidence-building, high level of interaction from the system by activating upon the slightest amount of wheel-spin, level one offers a much higher tolerance and so much less intervention for highly competent riders. When the level is selected and DTC activated, the level is displayed on the instrumentation.
When the profile that best suits the combination of road or track conditions and riding style has been selected and the DTC system activated, front and rear wheel sensors compare speed differential to sense when rear traction is being broken (wheel-spin). High speed software then makes instant electronic adjustment to the fuel injection, taking immediate control over power output so as to restore traction at the rear wheel. A warning light is displayed during DTC interaction. As soon as the system recognises the return of equal wheel speeds, it re-establishes normal power delivery. In this way, DTC provides a considerable increase in safety during mid-corner acceleration.
The DTC system is supplied as standard equipment on the 1198 S and 1098 R models.
1. The NEW Superbikes 1198 & 1198S models: http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2009/FamilyPage.jhtml?family=Superbike
Some Features: Engine size from the previous generation 1098R model. Raising the CC from 1099 to 1199CC's for all litre class Ducati Superbikes. Weight saving methods first used for the 848 are applied to it's big brother the 1198 & 1198S models. AND THE BIG ONE.....for the first time ever on production Ducatis - the Ducati Traction Control System is used in both the 1198S & the 1098R models!!! This is the most advanced traction control system available on any modern Sport Bike -- here's what Ducati has to say about it:
DUCATI TRACTION CONTROL
For the first time ever on a Ducati production motorcycle, a true competition-level traction control system for the road comes integrated into the 1198 S and 1098 R electronics as standard equipment. The Ducati Traction Control (DTC) system further underlines Ducati's technology flow from racing to production and demonstrates how solutions developed for the track can be applied to enhance safety on the road.
DTC uses the same software logic developed and used by Ducati Corse for their world championship winning MotoGP and World Superbike motorcycles and offers a choice of eight settings developed by their professional test riders and racers.
Accessible from the left-hand switchgear and displayed on the digital instrumentation, the system offers a choice of eight profiles. Each one has been programmed with a wheel-spin tolerance matched to progressive riding levels of skill graded from one to eight. While level eight administers a confidence-building, high level of interaction from the system by activating upon the slightest amount of wheel-spin, level one offers a much higher tolerance and so much less intervention for highly competent riders. When the level is selected and DTC activated, the level is displayed on the instrumentation.
When the profile that best suits the combination of road or track conditions and riding style has been selected and the DTC system activated, front and rear wheel sensors compare speed differential to sense when rear traction is being broken (wheel-spin). High speed software then makes instant electronic adjustment to the fuel injection, taking immediate control over power output so as to restore traction at the rear wheel. A warning light is displayed during DTC interaction. As soon as the system recognises the return of equal wheel speeds, it re-establishes normal power delivery. In this way, DTC provides a considerable increase in safety during mid-corner acceleration.
The DTC system is supplied as standard equipment on the 1198 S and 1098 R models.
2. Ducati Announces the Limited Edition 1098R Bayliss LE model! To help celebrate his retiring from WSBK racing & having won Titles for Ducati on three different Generations of Ducatis' (998,999,1098), Ducati is releasing a limited # (500) of the special Bayliss LE bikes. This is truly one of the most gorgeous & awe-inspiring motorcycles every made & certainly worthy of the great Bayliss. The Bayliss 1098R LE will come with a Full Termignoni 102db (with ECU) Exhaust system, a branded cover, & paddock stand. Don't miss out on this baby!
3. Enough sizzle, here's the steak........
Ducati announced another innovative & drop-dead gorgeous motorcycle @ the Milan Show. The Ducati Streetfighter! This 1098 powered beast is sure to please! Stripped minimal bodywork, world class suspension options, Brembo world-ending brakes, carbon fibre, & heaps of style! Check out more here: http://www.streetfighter.ducati.com/main_en.html What's not to like?? GET YOUR ORDER IN NOW!!!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
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~ The Staff @ Great Bay MC's.
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Click here to find our signup link: http://www.greatbaymotorcycles.com/catalog/catalog1.asp
Cheers & Happy Riding!
~ The Staff @ Great Bay MC's.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Fall Customer Appreciation Day & Sale - a BIG SUCCESS!
Thanks to everyone who attended (& rode their Motorcycle or Scooter) - you made our Annual Fall Sale a HUGE success! We got to see some new faces as well as some old friends. The Weather could not have been better (for those of you who couldn't make it - we had one of those amazing crisp Fall NE Days, Plenty of Sun, Cool Temps - in other words PERFECT RIDING WEATHER!) We look forward to doing some more riding events this upcoming Season.
So thanks so much from all of us @ Great Bay MC's!!!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Rider Appreciation Day and Fall Open House Party
Rider Appreciation Day and Fall Open House Party
Saturday, October 18th, 2008
We certainly have had some beautiful fall days recently. For many of us this is our favorite time to ride. Clean fresh air makes our machines run great and the colors of the foliage can make it hard to stay focused on the road.
Each year we hold a Fall Open House Party and Customer Appreciation Sale in October. Over the years we have had some great events, some were weather cursed, and others were spectacularly beautiful fall days. This year we thought it would be fun to try and do something a little different. We wanted to shift the focus of the event to having the attendees ride their motorcycles and motor scooters to the party with a major emphasis on riding.
So this year we have made some major changes:
We are dedicating the parking lot out front to bikes and scooters. There will be designated brand specific areas so you can park your Ducati with other Ducati enthusiasts, your Triumph with other Triumph riders and your scooter with other scooter enthusiast. There will be plenty of brand X parking available and limited auto/car parking. Please do your best to show up on your ride!
We have a rain date for this event which is Saturday, October 25th. This is to help keep the focus on showing up on two (or three) wheels if the weather on the 18th looks like rain.
We are having a true blow out sale. We have never done anything like this before. Instead of our traditional one size fits all discount for parts and accessories, we are having lots of specials and still offering the usual discounts on most items. That means it will be worth while to truly look around and see what is marked down and how much. We will have racks with some items discounted as much as 50%. This could be the time to pick up the helmet, jacket or gloves you have been holding out for.
Because we really want you to show up on two wheels, we knew we needed a way to make it convenient for you to take advantage of our huge sale. Our solution is as follows:
If you come by bike or scooter and need us to, we will ship your new items to your home or business at no charge.
Or take advantage of our Gear Exchange Program. Bring your old, tired, worn out or ill fitting gear that you wish to replace with you. Simply, if you are buying riding gear and leave your old stuff with us in exchange, we will give you an extra 5% off your purchase. It does not matter how old or worn out your gear is! We will then find a charitable home for the items that are still serviceable.
We will be having a specials table with all sorts of odd bargains. Check it out!
The barbecue will be free and this time it is on Great Bay alone. Enjoy some food and a drink on us!
Motorcycle and scooter keys holders will be eligible for raffle tickets. You need not be present to win, so if the UPS man shows up at your door with a package from Great Bay that you don’t expect, it is because you are a lucky winner.
So, please come and join us for our Rider Appreciation Day and Fall Open House Party, Saturday, October 18th from 10-4pm.
Saturday, October 18th, 2008
We certainly have had some beautiful fall days recently. For many of us this is our favorite time to ride. Clean fresh air makes our machines run great and the colors of the foliage can make it hard to stay focused on the road.
Each year we hold a Fall Open House Party and Customer Appreciation Sale in October. Over the years we have had some great events, some were weather cursed, and others were spectacularly beautiful fall days. This year we thought it would be fun to try and do something a little different. We wanted to shift the focus of the event to having the attendees ride their motorcycles and motor scooters to the party with a major emphasis on riding.
So this year we have made some major changes:
We are dedicating the parking lot out front to bikes and scooters. There will be designated brand specific areas so you can park your Ducati with other Ducati enthusiasts, your Triumph with other Triumph riders and your scooter with other scooter enthusiast. There will be plenty of brand X parking available and limited auto/car parking. Please do your best to show up on your ride!
We have a rain date for this event which is Saturday, October 25th. This is to help keep the focus on showing up on two (or three) wheels if the weather on the 18th looks like rain.
We are having a true blow out sale. We have never done anything like this before. Instead of our traditional one size fits all discount for parts and accessories, we are having lots of specials and still offering the usual discounts on most items. That means it will be worth while to truly look around and see what is marked down and how much. We will have racks with some items discounted as much as 50%. This could be the time to pick up the helmet, jacket or gloves you have been holding out for.
Because we really want you to show up on two wheels, we knew we needed a way to make it convenient for you to take advantage of our huge sale. Our solution is as follows:
If you come by bike or scooter and need us to, we will ship your new items to your home or business at no charge.
Or take advantage of our Gear Exchange Program. Bring your old, tired, worn out or ill fitting gear that you wish to replace with you. Simply, if you are buying riding gear and leave your old stuff with us in exchange, we will give you an extra 5% off your purchase. It does not matter how old or worn out your gear is! We will then find a charitable home for the items that are still serviceable.
We will be having a specials table with all sorts of odd bargains. Check it out!
The barbecue will be free and this time it is on Great Bay alone. Enjoy some food and a drink on us!
Motorcycle and scooter keys holders will be eligible for raffle tickets. You need not be present to win, so if the UPS man shows up at your door with a package from Great Bay that you don’t expect, it is because you are a lucky winner.
So, please come and join us for our Rider Appreciation Day and Fall Open House Party, Saturday, October 18th from 10-4pm.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Ducati Hypermotard Storms the Coastal Town of Portsmouth.
Great Bay Motorcycles was fortunate enough to be able to share the Ducati Hypermotard Demo Truck with some of our best customers. This exclusive invite-only event went off without a hitch with over a dozen Hypers making the journey from Great Bay Motorcycles along the coastline to the Nubble Light-House in York, ME and then on to Portsmouth for some nightlife. We were lucky enough to get the last of the Sunlight at the Nubble - then it was off to Portsmouth for Dinner, which was at the Radici Restaurant. Discussion confirmed that the Hypermotard is pretty much universally accepted to be an awesome & wickedly fun motorcycle.
The Hypermotard is definately a bike that needs to be ridden to be appreciated. Check it out @ Great Bay Motorcycles!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
MotoGP runs the Brickyard!
The top-tier of motorcycle road racing, MotoGP ran at the Historic Brickyard at the Indy Raceway in Indianapolis, In. This marks the second US Stop for the MotoGP circuit. Our boss Don was able to attend the race and took some fabulous photos.
If you were at the race, or if you are a fan please drop us a line. We love to chat with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts.
If you were at the race, or if you are a fan please drop us a line. We love to chat with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts.
Our Boss:
The "Customer" Ducati:
Ducati the ONLY Manufac. to offer a street-legal MOTO GP replica:
The Famous Gasoline Alley:
Ducati treats their customers right, the famous Ducati Island!
The view down pit-lane:
Some "Spy" Shots of the Ducati garage:
The littlest Ducati:
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
More From the UK Triumph Dealer Meeting
- Here are some images taken during the show, I will highlight these as we go along:
- The redesigned 2009 Triumph Daytona 675:
- The heavily redesigned front cowl piece on the Daytona 675:
- The New, exciting Triumph Street Triple R model:
- The Triumph Tiger 1050i with some very hot accessories:
- The Touring Tiger:
- The Gritty Urban Hooligan Tiger (check that Arrow Exhaust):
- The Triumph Scrambler Gets a Hot (military'esc) Matte Green Colour:
- Last but, not Least is the all-new Triumph Thunderbird 1600 Cruiser! This bike is going to be a 2010 model, & will be in very high demand:
The Hypermotard Rocks
My romance with motorcycles borders on obsession. The first time I eased out on a clutch lever I was hooked forever. Thirty five years, countless motorcycles, and one award winning dealership later, I still love to throw my leg over almost anything with two wheels.
In my riding career I have had the opportunity to own and experience more motorcycles than I could ever keep track of. In some ways, like a junkie, I always chase the motorcycle high. So imagine my surprise when I find myself more enamored of my current bike than any other ever. How the heck is this possible?
The Ducati Hypermotard is a fabulous bike. The riding position is high and commanding. The bike handles like a razor blade and requires very little steering input. The brakes are strong Brembo units and the beefy suspension soaks up the bumps at low speeds and keeps you on track at high ones. The 17” front and rear wheels give you sport bike agility and cornering. The bike is simply one of the best packages ever assembled by Ducati for every man.
I believe everyone should try this bike. The Ducati Hypermotard will make you a better rider. You can see in traffic over and around cars easily. The bikes performance envelope is so vast that you operate the machine with huge amounts of reserve capability in every direction.
The 1100 c.c. dual spark motor is divine. Not super powerful, but easy to use and darn quick if you ask for it to be. Add one of the requisite Ducati performance exhaust options and the bike sounds like it should. Like a Ducati twin, and in my very biased opinion better than any other motorcycle engine, period. Nothing sounds like or feels like a Ducati.
Last season we had a Hypermotard S demo unit. I rode it every day that I could and basically forgot about the rest of the fleet here. Then at the Ducati dealer meeting in California I had the distinct pleasure of riding through the cork screw at Laguna Seca on a Hypermotard S model equipped with, among other things, the full Titanium Ducati Performance exhaust system. Wow. It was literally a dream come true, a simply awesome experience. This year our S demo was sold to a happy customer, and days later while longing for the bike I ordered myself a Hypermotard.
That bike now has the Termignoni 2 into 2 carbon silencer kit and sounds great with the baffles removed and is mellow enough to ride through the ‘hood without causing too much of a racket. Yet, anywhere above four grand it is sweet music, sweet sweet music. I installed a lovely Speedy Moto pressure plate and clutch cover with a spring kit, and the bike now has the distinct dry clutch sound that makes you immediately think of a race track bred Ducati. To complete the basic package, a carbon fibre rear mudguard helps keep the back end tidy, properly adorned with our skull and cross bones speedometer logo.
If I have to go anywhere I always try to make it so I can go by bike. If I can I send the family ahead in the station wagon, work most of the day on Saturday, and meet them later. With that in mind I ordered up Ducati’s tank cover and tank bag kit, and the optional front side panniers. Equipped with this super stylish luggage set up I dubbed my beloved Hyper “the water buffalo.” Check out the photos on our site. The bags become part of the “fairing,” and while cruising at 90 mph the bike is truly comfortable. The capacity of the bags is more than enough for a long weekend away, and that includes carrying a substantial rain suit. I do advise leaving the XD style dirt bike helmet at home for highway or high speed travel. It is fabulous for around town on the Hyper, but a bit hard on the neck at speed.
In my riding career I have had the opportunity to own and experience more motorcycles than I could ever keep track of. In some ways, like a junkie, I always chase the motorcycle high. So imagine my surprise when I find myself more enamored of my current bike than any other ever. How the heck is this possible?
The Ducati Hypermotard is a fabulous bike. The riding position is high and commanding. The bike handles like a razor blade and requires very little steering input. The brakes are strong Brembo units and the beefy suspension soaks up the bumps at low speeds and keeps you on track at high ones. The 17” front and rear wheels give you sport bike agility and cornering. The bike is simply one of the best packages ever assembled by Ducati for every man.
I believe everyone should try this bike. The Ducati Hypermotard will make you a better rider. You can see in traffic over and around cars easily. The bikes performance envelope is so vast that you operate the machine with huge amounts of reserve capability in every direction.
The 1100 c.c. dual spark motor is divine. Not super powerful, but easy to use and darn quick if you ask for it to be. Add one of the requisite Ducati performance exhaust options and the bike sounds like it should. Like a Ducati twin, and in my very biased opinion better than any other motorcycle engine, period. Nothing sounds like or feels like a Ducati.
Last season we had a Hypermotard S demo unit. I rode it every day that I could and basically forgot about the rest of the fleet here. Then at the Ducati dealer meeting in California I had the distinct pleasure of riding through the cork screw at Laguna Seca on a Hypermotard S model equipped with, among other things, the full Titanium Ducati Performance exhaust system. Wow. It was literally a dream come true, a simply awesome experience. This year our S demo was sold to a happy customer, and days later while longing for the bike I ordered myself a Hypermotard.
That bike now has the Termignoni 2 into 2 carbon silencer kit and sounds great with the baffles removed and is mellow enough to ride through the ‘hood without causing too much of a racket. Yet, anywhere above four grand it is sweet music, sweet sweet music. I installed a lovely Speedy Moto pressure plate and clutch cover with a spring kit, and the bike now has the distinct dry clutch sound that makes you immediately think of a race track bred Ducati. To complete the basic package, a carbon fibre rear mudguard helps keep the back end tidy, properly adorned with our skull and cross bones speedometer logo.
If I have to go anywhere I always try to make it so I can go by bike. If I can I send the family ahead in the station wagon, work most of the day on Saturday, and meet them later. With that in mind I ordered up Ducati’s tank cover and tank bag kit, and the optional front side panniers. Equipped with this super stylish luggage set up I dubbed my beloved Hyper “the water buffalo.” Check out the photos on our site. The bags become part of the “fairing,” and while cruising at 90 mph the bike is truly comfortable. The capacity of the bags is more than enough for a long weekend away, and that includes carrying a substantial rain suit. I do advise leaving the XD style dirt bike helmet at home for highway or high speed travel. It is fabulous for around town on the Hyper, but a bit hard on the neck at speed.
Speaking of dirt bikes, if you have ever ridden them and or love them to this day jumping on the Hypermotard is like putting on a well broken in pair of your boots or gloves. It just feels so right once you are in the saddle. Plus the big flat saddle allows you to move into the perfect position for your individual comfort.
Now those of you with a passion for American Twins or Teutonic tanks will be biased against this bike. You probably won’t like the tall stature, lack of a full faring, nimble handling, and smaller fuel capacity. That is okay, because this bike was not created for you. But this bike was created for everyone with a motorcyclist’s soul. This bike was created for people who enjoy FUN. This bike was created for people who use their heads and their hearts when riding. This bike was created for people passionate about the actual act of riding.
Ducati’s get under your skin, and create a motorcycle lust unlike any other bike. I know, I have the affliction. The Hypermotard inspires excitement unlike any other bike that I know. Am I excited about the Hypermotard? Yes, and kind of off the charts about the whole thing. With all of my deep involvement in motorcycling the Hypermotard has truly made me even happier to love bikes and love Ducati. The Hypermotard truly rocks!
Come test ride a Hypermotard at Great Bay Ducati. We would love to blow your mind!
Now those of you with a passion for American Twins or Teutonic tanks will be biased against this bike. You probably won’t like the tall stature, lack of a full faring, nimble handling, and smaller fuel capacity. That is okay, because this bike was not created for you. But this bike was created for everyone with a motorcyclist’s soul. This bike was created for people who enjoy FUN. This bike was created for people who use their heads and their hearts when riding. This bike was created for people passionate about the actual act of riding.
Ducati’s get under your skin, and create a motorcycle lust unlike any other bike. I know, I have the affliction. The Hypermotard inspires excitement unlike any other bike that I know. Am I excited about the Hypermotard? Yes, and kind of off the charts about the whole thing. With all of my deep involvement in motorcycling the Hypermotard has truly made me even happier to love bikes and love Ducati. The Hypermotard truly rocks!
Come test ride a Hypermotard at Great Bay Ducati. We would love to blow your mind!
~ Don @ Great Bay Motorcycles!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
2009 Triumph, Ducati, Vespa Apparel & Accessories Arriving!
Just a little note to say that we have started receiving some of the 2009 Apparel & Accessories from Triumph, Ducati, & Vespa. We have placed & timed these orders so that a lot of the items will be arriving in time for your Holiday gift-buying needs. This years' catalog offerings (from all of our distributors) is the BEST EVER!!
- New styles of Textile & Leather Jackets.
- New Technical Riding Gloves & Boots.
- New Styles of T-Shirts & Personal Gear.
Get in here & check us out!
Cheers, the Staff @ GBMC.
Friday, August 29, 2008
A REALLY neat Ducati Website
Ducati put together this online magazine article clipping of the new 1098R Superbike. This is the bike to have!! Amazing power (180hp/100ftlbs tq), light weight (dry weight 363lbs !!!), and a first ever for a production motorcycle ---- A REAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM!!!
Check it out & let us know what you think.
~ The Staff & GBMC/VNH
Thursday, August 28, 2008
It's That Time of the Year!!! Apparel Sale!!!
Great Bay Motorcycles is holding a Late-Summer Apparel Sale!! This is the time of year where some of the best riding is taking place. So get out there with some bright new gear! We are making room for our 2009 ordered Apparel, so the 2008 has to go!!
Save upwards of 10-25% on:
Triumph, Ducati, & Vespa Accessories, and Clothing.
The kids have been packed off to school, their clothing has been bought, so have their goodies. Now it's your turn!
We have the best brands and some of the most technical & best built motorcycle/scooter apparel & accessory items under one roof! Come on by these items won't last.
And while you're here - check out the 2009 Model Year Motorcycles & Scooters that have been arriving daily!
Save upwards of 10-25% on:
Triumph, Ducati, & Vespa Accessories, and Clothing.
The kids have been packed off to school, their clothing has been bought, so have their goodies. Now it's your turn!
We have the best brands and some of the most technical & best built motorcycle/scooter apparel & accessory items under one roof! Come on by these items won't last.
And while you're here - check out the 2009 Model Year Motorcycles & Scooters that have been arriving daily!
Friday, August 15, 2008
Triumph UK Meeting Celebrates all things Triumph!
In mid-July, Triumph held it's annual Dealer meeting. Not so special you say?? Well this one took place in the UK, included a full factory tour, and gave the boys from Hinckley, England a chance to show off all of the exciting new products, clothing, & (of course) new models for 2009!
This year Triumph celebrates 50 years of the iconic Bonneville motorcycle. This ultra-rare model will be short run of only 650 units - 
"Bonneville T100 50th Anniversary models will be produced in
a unique orange and blue colour scheme that echoes the 1959 original. Based on
the standard T100, the Anniversary model features a host of detail changes and
comes with a numbered handlebar-mounted plaque and a certificate of authenticity
signed by John Bloor, the owner of Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. "
Not to be forgotten, the standard Bonneville gets a host of changes -
"Meanwhile, the standard Bonneville gets Seventies-look cast
wheels and revised ergonomics. With its lower seat height, the 2009 Bonneville
is more manoeuvrable than ever before. Also on sale is a higher specification
Bonneville SE, which takes the standard Bonneville and adds a two-tone colour
scheme, brushed alloy engine casings and additional instrumentation. The
Sixties-influenced Bonneville T100 remains in the line-up for 2009, with minor
detail changes and a new blue and white colour option. "
The Sprint ST, Tiger, Speed Triple, Scrambler, Rocket III, Rocket Classic, Rocket III Touring, America, & Speedmaster all get subtle changes -
"The Rocket III, Rocket III Classic, Rocket III Touring, Speed Triple, Tiger, Sprint ST, America, Speedmaster, Scrambler and Thruxton all remain in the Triumph range for 2009, benefiting from minor detail updates and exciting new colours, including an attitude-filled Matt Khaki Green option for the Scrambler."
The potent Daytona 675 gets a fresh new look, and more GOOOOO! -
"Triumph is also introducing a heavily revised Daytona 675 for 2009. Producing 3PS more than its predecessor and weighing 3kg less, the highly acclaimed supersport machine handles even better than before thanks to the latest race-developed suspension, featuring high and low speed damping at both the front and rear, while new Nissin monobloc brakes give improved feel and stopping power. The bike has also been restyled, with a new cockpit, headlight and screen complementing the Jet Black and Tornado Red colour options. "
The wildy-popular Street Triple gets a new model variate with more BANG! -
"New for the coming season is the high-specification Street Triple R, aimed at discerning riders looking for a naked bike that provides a sporty riding experience normally associated with fully-faired supersport machines. Based on the phenomenally successful standard Street Triple, the 675cc triple features race-track derived suspension and brakes and will be launched with a new Matt Graphite colour scheme, complete with striking orange graphics. A Matt Blazing Orange (with Graphite graphics) option will also be available from January 2009."
Lastly, Triumph teased dealers with a glimse of things to come with the Thunderbird, an all-new 1600cc Parallel cruiser! -
"The Global Dealer Conference in Birmingham, England was also the official announcement of the eagerly-anticipated parallel twin-cylinder cruiser, which will be known as the Thunderbird.
Set to go on sale for the 2010 model year, the all-new six-speed 1,600cc cruiser has been designed to take on the best in the cruiser category. Combining sleek and modern looks with great dynamics, the belt-driven Thunderbird will provide an authentic cruiser experience in a uniquely Triumph package.
The Thunderbird will be offered with an extensive range of official accessories which will allow the rider to tailor the bike to their individual needs. Whether they want a stripped down and chromed up hot rod with muscular performance or a fully-dressed classic style custom-tourer for two-up touring, Triumph’s accessory range lets the rider customise the Thunderbird to their individual tastes. An ABS option is also available."
Add some fresh new Clothes, Parts, & Accessories & 2009 will be a year of Triumph!
Read more about the Triumph Conference here: http://www.triumph.co.uk/usa/News_9650.aspx
Great Bay Motorcycles Makes the Local Press!
Great Bay Motorcycles was recently interviewed by a local Seacoast NH paper, please see below and share our excitement! Hopefully the boys won't go hollywood on us!
"We carry Triumph and Ducati bikes, two of the biggest European brands," he said. "Up front we have the more modern line of Triumph: the Tiger, the Speed Triple, the Sprint ST, the new Rocket — they range from sport touring bikes, naked sport bikes, cruisers all the way through to the classics, like the Bonneville."
The Triumph has more of a heritage that comes with it, he said. Its classic line is brought back from the 1960s (the Bonneville), and from the '70s (the Scrambler and the Thruxton).
The Triumph Bonneville has the classic look. It's the James Dean look, it's just a fun bike to ride.
"The Ducati line is more geared towards the sport line," said Chidester. "Ducati gets all its engineering from their racing bikes," he said.
Ducati is a race-driven company and makes the most powerful L-twins on the market. They are innovating all the time, the salesman said.
"They're using top-of-the-line components," said Chidester. "It's the gorgeous aesthetics of it." ......"
For the full article please go here: http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080806/BIZ/808060343/-1/NEWS19
"We carry Triumph and Ducati bikes, two of the biggest European brands," he said. "Up front we have the more modern line of Triumph: the Tiger, the Speed Triple, the Sprint ST, the new Rocket — they range from sport touring bikes, naked sport bikes, cruisers all the way through to the classics, like the Bonneville."
The Triumph has more of a heritage that comes with it, he said. Its classic line is brought back from the 1960s (the Bonneville), and from the '70s (the Scrambler and the Thruxton).
The Triumph Bonneville has the classic look. It's the James Dean look, it's just a fun bike to ride.
"The Ducati line is more geared towards the sport line," said Chidester. "Ducati gets all its engineering from their racing bikes," he said.
Ducati is a race-driven company and makes the most powerful L-twins on the market. They are innovating all the time, the salesman said.
"They're using top-of-the-line components," said Chidester. "It's the gorgeous aesthetics of it." ......"
For the full article please go here: http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080806/BIZ/808060343/-1/NEWS19
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
COMPELLING REASONS TO BUY YOUR DUCATI FROM GREAT BAY
- Experienced, knowledgeable staff. We ride what we sell.
- Experienced, expert service staff, with three Level II certified Ducati technicians on staff and a total of over 29 years experience working on and tuning Ducatis.
- A superior, well stocked Ducati service department with all required Ducati “special tools” on hand.
- Proven service oriented company with 10 successful years servicing and selling the finest motorcycles on the planet.
- Our company is committed to customer satisfaction on all levels.
- “While you wait” scheduled basic services or take advantage of our:
- Free service courtesy loaner bike program for new bike purchasers.
- Demo ride program with multiple bikes in demo service at all times.
- Well stocked Ducati accessory department with lots of cool stuff for your ride.
- Exciting annual events featuring fun, food, and bargains.
- Winter storage program.
- Pick up and delivery services available.
- Always a full compliment of new Ducati machines in stock and well chosen, select used Ducati motorcycles.
- If we don’t have it we will always try to find it for you.
- Conveniently located on the scenic New Hampshire Seacoast just one hour north of Boston.
- All parts, accessory, and service sales are tax free in New Hampshire!
- Come visit Great Bay and see why we want to be your Ducati dealer.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Schwinn Scooters at Great Bay!
Schwinn Scooters at Great Bay!
In 2005 Great Bay Motorcycles was proud to become one of the first Schwinn Motorsports scooter dealers in the US. Over the past three years the Schwinn products have continually been improved and refined, and the 2008 models are the best yet from Schwinn. We all know that Schwinn is a legendary and venerable name in bicycle history. Once Schwinn decided to enter the scooter market you can be sure that they planned to do it in a big way.
We know that Schwinn has quickly become one of the largest scooter suppliers in the US. That means as a customer you can expect the high quality support of a major manufacturer, and that is evident in Schwinn’s two year factory warranty. Schwinn has chosen a dealer network based on established dealers selling high quality name brand powersports products, and we are pleased to be among them.
For 2008 the Schwinn product line has expanded to include powerful 150 c.c. models. In most states these require a motorcycle license and registration, but they offer excellent acceleration and top speeds. Schwinn continues to build high quality 50 c.c. scooters like the Laguna, Newport and Hope models. These scooters do not require a motorcycle operator’s license in most states, including New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. This means that with your auto drivers license you can legally operate these fun and stylish scooters. They require a lower cost moped registration and generally do not require insurance. These have been extremely popular because of their ease of use and convenience.
Riding a Schwinn scooter is fun, and it is also super economical. The 50 c.c. units are capable of achieving over 100 mpg. Even if you expect to get an average of 80 mpg you can imagine the fuel you will save while having fun. Compare that to any car and you can see how quickly you will save fuel. Saving fuel means saving money, and it also means that you are helping our environment by leaving a smaller transportation associated carbon footprint compared to driving your car. You can have a fun summer, avoid traffic and congestion, save money on fuel expenses, and help our environment all while riding a Schwinn scooter.
We encourage you to check out the Schwinn products at Great Bay. We are located on Route 1 in North Hampton, on the Seacoast of New Hampshire just a couple of miles from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and scenic route 1A. This is a perfect region to ride scooters and if you have ever considered owning one please stop in and let us show you how much fun having your own Schwinn scooter will be. Have fun, save fuel, avoid parking congestion, and go green this summer with your new Schwinn scooter.
In 2005 Great Bay Motorcycles was proud to become one of the first Schwinn Motorsports scooter dealers in the US. Over the past three years the Schwinn products have continually been improved and refined, and the 2008 models are the best yet from Schwinn. We all know that Schwinn is a legendary and venerable name in bicycle history. Once Schwinn decided to enter the scooter market you can be sure that they planned to do it in a big way.
We know that Schwinn has quickly become one of the largest scooter suppliers in the US. That means as a customer you can expect the high quality support of a major manufacturer, and that is evident in Schwinn’s two year factory warranty. Schwinn has chosen a dealer network based on established dealers selling high quality name brand powersports products, and we are pleased to be among them.
For 2008 the Schwinn product line has expanded to include powerful 150 c.c. models. In most states these require a motorcycle license and registration, but they offer excellent acceleration and top speeds. Schwinn continues to build high quality 50 c.c. scooters like the Laguna, Newport and Hope models. These scooters do not require a motorcycle operator’s license in most states, including New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. This means that with your auto drivers license you can legally operate these fun and stylish scooters. They require a lower cost moped registration and generally do not require insurance. These have been extremely popular because of their ease of use and convenience.
Riding a Schwinn scooter is fun, and it is also super economical. The 50 c.c. units are capable of achieving over 100 mpg. Even if you expect to get an average of 80 mpg you can imagine the fuel you will save while having fun. Compare that to any car and you can see how quickly you will save fuel. Saving fuel means saving money, and it also means that you are helping our environment by leaving a smaller transportation associated carbon footprint compared to driving your car. You can have a fun summer, avoid traffic and congestion, save money on fuel expenses, and help our environment all while riding a Schwinn scooter.
We encourage you to check out the Schwinn products at Great Bay. We are located on Route 1 in North Hampton, on the Seacoast of New Hampshire just a couple of miles from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and scenic route 1A. This is a perfect region to ride scooters and if you have ever considered owning one please stop in and let us show you how much fun having your own Schwinn scooter will be. Have fun, save fuel, avoid parking congestion, and go green this summer with your new Schwinn scooter.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
9th Annual Winter Sucks SALE!!!
Join Great Bay MC's on March 8th, 2008 from 10-4pm as we celebrate our 9th Annual Winter Sucks Sale! This is the perfect time to kick off the upcoming Season.
We will have a Storewide Sale on all in-stock Parts, Accessories, and Clothing. We will also have Discounts on Special Order items.
"Day of Sale" Store Specials for in-stock Motorcycles, and Scooters.
Free BBQ - Compliments of the Meat House.
Music, and Raffle Prizes!
This is an awesome time to get that item to make your season!
So come kick off your season with Great Bay MC's. What could be better?
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Triumph Premiere Group Platinum Member
At the Triumph Motorcycles 2008 North American dealer conference in Atlanta, Great Bay Motorcycles of North Hampton, NH was announced as a Platinum member of Triumph Motorcycles Premier Group. The Triumph Premier Group has been introduced for 2008 as way to acknowledge and reward dealers that have shown a commitment to the Brand, the market, and most importantly to the Triumph customer.
Triumph Motorcycles identified the most important traits of the best dealers and used them as way to evaluate all of its dealers. The Premier Group has three distinct and distinguished categories with the top level being the platinum level. Approximately 20 dealerships are in each of the categories.
“All of us at Great Bay Motorcycles are proud to be a Platinum member of the Triumph Premier Group,” stated Don Jeka, president. Adding “We are pleased that Triumph has chosen to recognize its outstanding dealers, and happy to be included among them.”
“We do our best to give all customers a great Triumph motorcycle ownership experience, and are happy to share our love of these products, after all, we are enthusiasts too.”
This year dealership employees Jeka, Commerce Manager Chris Joyce, and Parts Manager Kaleb Peterson, all attended Triumph’s dealer conference. They enjoyed festivities with fellow dealers including a raucous gaming night. They also were able to ride and experience two fabulous new Triumph’s, the Rocket III Touring, and the class breaking Street Triple.
“Both bikes blew are minds. The new Rocket III Tourer is smooth and awesome with great comfort and a great look. The Street Triple is fast, balanced, powerful, and definitely all Triumph sport bike. The 675 triple motor makes it one of the best naked bikes ever!” Don Jeka, excitedly commented.
Great Bay Motorcycles, Inc. is a New Hampshire Seacoast located, award winning Triumph Motorcycle Dealership having been recognized with awards in service, sales, and clothing and accessories by Triumph. Great Bay Motorcycles is currently embarking on its 10th year as one of top European motorcycle dealerships.
Triumph Motorcycles identified the most important traits of the best dealers and used them as way to evaluate all of its dealers. The Premier Group has three distinct and distinguished categories with the top level being the platinum level. Approximately 20 dealerships are in each of the categories.
“All of us at Great Bay Motorcycles are proud to be a Platinum member of the Triumph Premier Group,” stated Don Jeka, president. Adding “We are pleased that Triumph has chosen to recognize its outstanding dealers, and happy to be included among them.”
“We do our best to give all customers a great Triumph motorcycle ownership experience, and are happy to share our love of these products, after all, we are enthusiasts too.”
This year dealership employees Jeka, Commerce Manager Chris Joyce, and Parts Manager Kaleb Peterson, all attended Triumph’s dealer conference. They enjoyed festivities with fellow dealers including a raucous gaming night. They also were able to ride and experience two fabulous new Triumph’s, the Rocket III Touring, and the class breaking Street Triple.
“Both bikes blew are minds. The new Rocket III Tourer is smooth and awesome with great comfort and a great look. The Street Triple is fast, balanced, powerful, and definitely all Triumph sport bike. The 675 triple motor makes it one of the best naked bikes ever!” Don Jeka, excitedly commented.
Great Bay Motorcycles, Inc. is a New Hampshire Seacoast located, award winning Triumph Motorcycle Dealership having been recognized with awards in service, sales, and clothing and accessories by Triumph. Great Bay Motorcycles is currently embarking on its 10th year as one of top European motorcycle dealerships.
Ducati "Most Impoved Dealer" Award.
The 2008 Ducati Motorcycles North America Dealer Conference was held late last year in Monterey, California, home of the legendary Laguna Seca race track. At the conference Ducati unveiled two new superbikes, the super hot middleweight 848 and the astonishing 1098R. Both were met with howls of enthusiasm from the dealers in attendance.
Ducati takes them time to both provide a detailed overview of their market and their performance in it down to a regional level. They also then recognize individual dealership for their outstanding performance within their region.
This year Great Bay Motorcycles, a Ducat dealership on the New Hampshire Seacoast, was awarded the “2007 Most Improved Dealership” award for the New England Region.
“This past year we made significant strides with Ducati. We completely renovated our motorcycle showroom and created a black and red themed display area for Ducati Performance products, and Ducati clothing and apparel,” stated Great Bay president, Don Jeka.
“We offer a large demo fleet of Ducati’s and I think this helps us share the Ducati experience with more riders on different models, and has helped lead to our consistent sales growth”
“We also are enjoying the Ducati brand so much; I think it helps breed enthusiasm among our customers. I sometimes feel that if Ducati doesn’t get you excited, nothing in motorcycling will!” he added.
This is the second time in the last two years that Great Bay was given this award by Ducati. Great Bay continues to grow each year as a Ducati dealership in all aspects of the business. This past year 1098 and Sport Classics, especially GT 1000’s, proved to be customer favorites along with the perennial Monster family.
“Towards the end of the year the Hypermotard became a top seller, and all you have to do is ride to see why,” Don Jeka enthused. “It is the most fun motorcycle I have ever ridden, period, and I love bikes. The only way to describe it in one word is to say exciting.”
Following two days of meetings in an historic old theatre in downtown Monterey, CA the dealers headed over for a track day at the legendary Laguna Seca racetrack home of the Moto GP in the US.
“I can’t even describe the thrill of heading down the corkscrew for the first time on a 1098S, it was an experience I will never forget,” commented Jeka. “It is fantastic how year after year Ducati gets its dealers out on the newest bikes on some fabulous piece of pavement. It is truly a grounding experience and indelibly reminds us about the thrill of motorcycling and riding Ducati’s,” he continued.
Great Bay Motorcycles is a Premier European motorcycle dealership located on the New Hampshire Seacoast selling and servicing both new and used Ducati motorcycles.
Ducati takes them time to both provide a detailed overview of their market and their performance in it down to a regional level. They also then recognize individual dealership for their outstanding performance within their region.
This year Great Bay Motorcycles, a Ducat dealership on the New Hampshire Seacoast, was awarded the “2007 Most Improved Dealership” award for the New England Region.
“This past year we made significant strides with Ducati. We completely renovated our motorcycle showroom and created a black and red themed display area for Ducati Performance products, and Ducati clothing and apparel,” stated Great Bay president, Don Jeka.
“We offer a large demo fleet of Ducati’s and I think this helps us share the Ducati experience with more riders on different models, and has helped lead to our consistent sales growth”
“We also are enjoying the Ducati brand so much; I think it helps breed enthusiasm among our customers. I sometimes feel that if Ducati doesn’t get you excited, nothing in motorcycling will!” he added.
This is the second time in the last two years that Great Bay was given this award by Ducati. Great Bay continues to grow each year as a Ducati dealership in all aspects of the business. This past year 1098 and Sport Classics, especially GT 1000’s, proved to be customer favorites along with the perennial Monster family.
“Towards the end of the year the Hypermotard became a top seller, and all you have to do is ride to see why,” Don Jeka enthused. “It is the most fun motorcycle I have ever ridden, period, and I love bikes. The only way to describe it in one word is to say exciting.”
Following two days of meetings in an historic old theatre in downtown Monterey, CA the dealers headed over for a track day at the legendary Laguna Seca racetrack home of the Moto GP in the US.
“I can’t even describe the thrill of heading down the corkscrew for the first time on a 1098S, it was an experience I will never forget,” commented Jeka. “It is fantastic how year after year Ducati gets its dealers out on the newest bikes on some fabulous piece of pavement. It is truly a grounding experience and indelibly reminds us about the thrill of motorcycling and riding Ducati’s,” he continued.
Great Bay Motorcycles is a Premier European motorcycle dealership located on the New Hampshire Seacoast selling and servicing both new and used Ducati motorcycles.
A New Year! --- A little Late.
Well, it's been awhile since our last post. First things first -- HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Things at the shop have been busy, with projects, new faces, and the weather. There will be some new posts shortly, so relax -- we've got plenty of excitement coming soon.
Ride Safe.
The Staff @ GBMC.
Things at the shop have been busy, with projects, new faces, and the weather. There will be some new posts shortly, so relax -- we've got plenty of excitement coming soon.
Ride Safe.
The Staff @ GBMC.
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