Welcome to the latest Torqueing Heads episode - BikeSocial's podcast and video chat show! Our motorcycle talk show continues as we dive into the world of UK motorcycling, chatting with the industry's top influencers (in the more traditional meaning of the word) and decision-makers. Meet the people shaping the future of motorcycling and discover their stories and businesses like never before. Alongside BikeSocial Publisher, Steve Rose and Managing Editor, Michael Mann is Honda UK’s Head of Motorcycles, Andy Mineyko. Now in his 21st year at Honda, Andy has recently been promoted to the top job at Honda Motorcycles UK but started his motorcycling career as a mechanic straight of school before ending up in motorcycle finance and then as an area manager for Honda before working through the ranks in business planning and commercial planning. We chat about: Honda’s involvement in the Isle of Man TT and the 2025 successes His riding history and how he began working in the motorcycling industry His first and current bike How many bikes Honda produces annually Biggest markets Where Honda’s are built Market share ambitions UK model pricing decisions vs. RoW Why the GB350 has been so successful Model planning How to get younger riders onto bikes How to improve riding skills Chinese influence eClutch and DCT The Fireblade’s influence Gadgets and innovations Japanese culture embodied in Honda The one Honda he wants to ride BikeClub members Q&A Torqueing Heads is brought to you by BikeSocial and Bennetts for your motorcycle news, reviews, advice, events & offers. Bike insurance due this month? We search our panel of insurers to find you our best price for the cover you need. Get a quote today at Bennetts or call us on 03444122171. For exclusive offers on a massive range of bike kit and events, visit BikeSocial Membership. Now why chat to us about it at our friendly Facebook group or our new community website/forum, BikeClub.
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Torqueing Heads (Ep4): Yamaha
Torqueing Heads is the motorcycle podcast and video-based chat show brought to you by BikeSocial and Bennetts. In each episode we dive into the world of UK motorcycling, chatting with a senior influential decision-maker from the industry. This is where we meet the people who shape the future of motorcycling and discover their stories and businesses like never before. Alongside BikeSocial Publisher, Steve Rose and Managing Editor, Michael Mann, is industry legend as well as Marketing & Events Manager at Yamaha Motorcycles UK, Jeff Turner. And here we talk about the highlights of his 36-year career with the Japanese marque so far, including plenty of anecdotes. Jeff's journey into motorcyling Jeff's journey into Yamaha Team Bike Did Jeff actually race? 80s bike development FZ750 development (Team Bike) Jeff's first launch - Super Tenere Electronics working in tandem with chassis design Clutchless changes Product Planning Yamaha UK's relationship with racing Off-road school Yamaha's best sellers Chinese competition Questions from BikeClub members Bike insurance due this month? We search our panel of insurers to find you our best price for the cover you need. Get a quote today at https://www.bennetts.co.uk/ or call us on 03444122171. For exclusive offers on a massive range of bike kit and events, visit https://www.bikesocial.co.uk/join We really hope you enjoyed this podcast and do go and watch our videos athttps://www.youtube.com/@bennetts_bike Now why chat to us about it at our friendly Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bikesocial LET’S CONNECT! Twitter ▻ https://twitter.com/bennetts_bike Facebook ▻ https://www.facebook.com/bennettsbike/ Instagram ▻ https://instagram.com/bennetts_bike
BikeSocial brings you interviews with the people that matter in UK motorcycling. In each episode we talk to the top names from the major manufacturers to get an insight into their daily lives and what makes their businesses tick.
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