Inspirational industrial designer and chairman of GK Design, has died, aged 85. Kenji Ekuan, famed in the motorcycle world for overseeing the design of various Yamaha models, passed on Saturday from heart problems. Other than the red topped soy sauce bottle, the Yamaha VMAX is often cited as GK Design’s most innovative design. Mr Ekuan spent the…
Month: February 2015
Nick Sanders – ‘Ordinary Man Tour’ at Fowlers
Fowlers are pleased to announce an evening with motorcyclist, author and world record holder Nick Sanders. An adventurous event is planned for Wednesday 15th April at 7pm where Nick will speak as part of his popular ‘Ordinary Man Tour’. Nick is best known for his extreme adventures on two wheels, having circumnavigated the world at…
Yamaha Announce VMAX Carbon 2015
Yamaha have this afternoon announced the addition of the VMAX Carbon 2015 to their range. The new ‘Carbon’ version of the current VMAX V4 model celebrates 30 years since the arrival of the original bike. The tank cover, side covers and fenders on the VMAX Carbon are manufactured from lightweight carbon fibre. The bike also features upswept…