Best Biking Deals of the Week – 9th May 2025
By Phil West
Freelance journalist/editor/author
09.05.2025
The Magnificent 10 biking deals of the week
What are the best motorcycle and kit deals and discounts available right now?
Continuing our regular weekly guides to current biking offers and bargains, we’ve been scouring the marketplace – so you don’t have to!
Save £9996 on a Zero SR/S
Although smaller electric bikes and scooters sell reasonably well, full size electric motorcycles, such as Harley’s LiveWire or those from leading California brand Zero, continue to struggle and are particularly hindered by their often high prices, which is why you’ll often see them subjected to big dealer discounts, as is the case here – but this almost £10K saving is among the biggest we’ve seen so far. It’s currently being offered by leading Peterborough dealer Wheels Motorcycles and applies to a brand new, 0-mile example of Zero’s decently performing SR/S sports tourer. Normally listed at £23,995, Wheels have slashed a massive £9996 off so taking it down to just £13,999.
DEAL LINK: www.wheelsmotorcycles.co.uk
Get £5000 off this 30th Anniversary Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
Full 1000cc superbikes are another category of bikes that have been struggling slightly in the current market, especially premium-priced, high-end examples such as BMW’s M1000RR, which is why – again – big dealer discounts can sometimes be found. That said, they’re brilliant, classy performers and none are arguably better than Honda’s SP version of its legendary CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. In 2022 a special, 30th Anniversary limited edition was launched but at £23,995 it was pricey, too – except here. Leading dealer Chiswick Honda has one, brand new, 0-mile, ‘old stock’ example left which it’s currently offering with a £5000 discount so taking it now down to just £18,995.
DEAL LINK: www.nortonway.com
Get £2796 off a Ducati DesertX
Ducati’s ‘old school’ style, 937cc, V-twin, DesertX adventure bike (it was originally shown as a ‘concept’ bike as inspired by the 1980s Cagiva Elefant) is widely recognized as one of the best dual-purpose machines of its type, but that doesn’t mean you won’t see any big dealer discounts – as is the case here – they’re just harder to find. Ducati Aylesbury, for example, is currently offering this brand new, 0-mile, 2024 example with a whopping £2796 taken off its usual price of £19,295 so taking it down now to just £16,499.
DEAL LINK: ducatiaylesbury.co.uk
Save £2500 on a BMW R1250RT
While, finally for this week, another example of a great bike which, due to the unveiling of a succeeding model, can now be found with big dealer discounts. BMW’s brilliant R1250RT was already far and away the best tourer you can buy but the German firm has just unveiled its all-new R1300RT which promises to be bigger and better still. That bike’s not available just yet but in the meantime dealer Ocean Motorrad in Plymouth is offering this brand new, top spec LE version of the 1250 with a whopping £2500 off, taking it down from the previous £23,960 to now be available for just £21,460.
DEAL LINK: www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk
Get this Triumph Tiger 1050 Sport with £400 off
Buying used sometimes gives you not only the opportunity to get a great cut-price deal it can also provide the chance to get a great bike that’s no longer available new – as is the case here. Triumph’s Tiger 1050 Sport was a great, characterful, fine handling ‘adventure sports’ which was dropped but not really replaced after 2017. Used bike specialists Superbike Factory, however, are currently offering this late, low mileage example, which is on a 67-plate, has covered just 8542 miles and is in excellent condition, with a further £400 off, so taking it down from the previous £6990 to now be a steal at just £6590.
DEAL LINK: superbikefactory.co.uk
Save £396 on this BMW F750GS Sport
Here’s another great, mid-range adventure bike that just been reduced so is now available at approaching half the price of a new one. BMW’s entry-level F-series adventure, the F750GS, uses the same 850cc parallel twin as the more hard-core F850GS but is in a softer tune and has a more accessible, affordable spec. Best of all, used bike specialists Superbike Factory have just reduced this 19-plate example which has covered just 7674 miles and also comes with a smart aluminium top case, by £396 so taking its price down from the previous £6286 to now be on offer at just £5890.
DEAL LINK: superbikefactory.co.uk
Save £338 on this Yamaha TMAX 500
While, finally for this week, how about this for a great deal on one of the best commuter two-wheelers ever? Yamaha’s TMAX 500 has long been regarded as the ultimate ‘super scooter’ but with new prices now over £14,000 it’s also a very pricey one – except here. Used bike specialists Superbike Factory currently have on offer this 16-plate example which has covered just 4296 miles so is in excellent condition. It also comes with a useful accessory top case to make it even more practical while, best of all, its price has now come down by £338 so reducing it from £6286 to just £5948 making this TMAX very affordable indeed.
DEAL LINK: superbikefactory.co.uk
We have teamed up with Sportsbikeshop – the UK’s number one online retailer of motorcycle helmets, clothing and parts and accessories – to give two lucky BikeSocial members a £500 voucher to spend online or in-store at one of their ten (10) bricks-and-mortar outlets. Yes, we have two £500 Sportsbikeshop gift cards up for grabs in our free-to-enter competition.
All of Sportsbikeshop’s products are covered by their 365-day free returns policy and come with free next-day delivery on orders over £25, so you can buy with. BikeSocial members can enjoy exclusive additional discounts and offers and, right now four lucky BikeSocial members will have a £500 Sportsbikeshop gift card to spend too.
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Enjoy your riding even more with a Bennetts Machine Control Day
Bennetts Machine Control days are a chance to learn – and practice – precision low-speed machine-control, better braking, counter-steering and much more in a safe, low-pressure environment. Our Machine Control Days pack a huge amount into a full seven-hour day It’s probably the best value training day available anywhere! Here’s what you’ll learn.
Better-riding theory and smart practices
This session helps riders identify bad habits and correct them early, building a process of self-improvement.
Machine Handling Tips and Techniques
This session increases rider confidence in low-speed bike handling on and off the bike. Slow riding, slalom, moving the bike around with confidence and even help learning how to pick up a dropped bike easily and safely.
These techniques remove the challenges of filtering in busy traffic and navigating tricky and tight situations.
Counter steering
Learn the principles of counter-steering, try it out for yourself and build your confidence slowly with a series of drills that will build confidence and get you actively engaging with and steering your bike like a pro.
Braking techniques
Learn how to use your brakes more effectively and confidently in complete safety. Practice braking without pressure under the watchful eye of expert instructors.
Precision riding
We won’t spoil the secret, but by the end of this session you’ll be doing things on a bike you never imagined possible.
What benefits will I get from the Bennetts Machine Control Days course?
Learning from experts – your coaches are all current serving or retired police riders who are also qualified instructors.
Simple, effective drills to improve your skills and the chance to practice them in a safe, no-pressure environment where you can focus on the job in hand.
At the end of the day’s training, riders will be smoother, better-skilled, more confident and safer too.
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We have teamed up with AutoAid to offer BikeSocial members a 10% saving on personal breakdown cover.
AutoAid Breakdown offers Personal Based Cover, ensuring you're protected in any eligible vehicle you're driving when a breakdown happens. This choice is ideal if you have access to multiple vehicles, allowing you to save money with a single policy that covers cars, classic autos, and vans. Moreover, AutoAid provides FREE cover for any legally recognised spouse, giving you an extra financial advantage.
Adding to the list of AutoAid benefits:
Cover for 15+ years old vehicles
Optional additional Key Cover
Unlimited call outs and claims
Nationwide cover
Home start
FREE app designed to locate you if you experience a breakdown.
AutoAid takes pride in its network of more than 5,000 recovery vehicles and 1,200 operators, all set to help. An impressive 80% of customer breakdowns are resolved right on the roadside. So, rest assured, AutoAid is a breakdown cover you can depend on.
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Here are last week's deals, in case you missed them...
Save £5500 on a Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid
Kawasaki are to be applauded for its first introduction, last year, of a true ‘hybrid’ (which combines a conventional ICE petrol engine with a battery-powered electric motor) into motorcycling. But 12 months on, priced at £11,949 and with fairly underwhelming performance (68bhp, around 75mpg and a hefty weight of 227kg) it’s not unfair to say its sales have been underwhelming, too – hence dealer discounts like this. Five Ways Motorcycles are currently offering this brand-new example with a whopping £5500 off, taking it down to a far more tempting – and economical – £6449.
DEAL LINK: www.5-ways.co.uk
Get £3400 off this KTM 890 SM-T
New bikes sometimes slip ‘under the radar’ a bit and can be overlooked, irrespective of their ability and value, which is the only reason I can think of why KTM’s new 890 SMT-T, which was only introduced last year as a sort of little brother to the Austrian brand’s 1290 GT, but instead has grunty, 105bhp parallel twin power, is being discounted by dealers so early. Iron City Motorcycles, for example, is currently offering this brand new 2024 example with a full £3400 off, so taking its asking price down from the usual £12,999 to now be available for just £9599
DEAL LINK: www.ironcitymotorcycles.co.uk
Get £2000 off this Ducati Scrambler 800
Proof that it’s not always oddball, budget or seemingly overpriced bikes that are the only recipients of big dealer discounts. Ducati’s Scrambler 800 family has been a huge success since their launch in 2015 as entry-level bikes into the exotic Italian brand’s family, have been repeatedly updated since and remain popular for their combination of style, ease and value. This brand-new example currently on offer at Ducati Croydon, however, is even better yet. Although pre-registered, it’s brand new, 0-miles and, thanks to a £2000 discount which takes it down from £9995 to now just £7995, is stupendous value as well.
DEAL LINK: www.inmoto.com/ducati
Save £1304 on this Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE
While, finally for this week, proof that more mainstream, conventional – and already affordable motorcycles can sometimes be subject to big dealer discounts, too – as is the case here. Wheels Motorcycles in Peterborough is currently offering Suzuki’s excellent mid-range adventure bike, the V-Strom 800 DE, which stands out particularly for its gutsy and slick parallel twin engine and in this spec is the more off-road variant with wire wheels and a larger front hoop, with a full £3304 off its usual new price. That takes it down from the usual £10,999 to now be available for just £9695.
DEAL LINK: www.wheelsmotorcycles.co.uk/clearance-bikes
Get this Triumph Tiger 1200 with £481 off
Sometimes you come across such great deals on low mileage used bikes it makes you wonder why anyone would bother buying new – as is the case here. Used bike specialists Superbike Factory are currently offering this virtually as-new, 72-plate, ultra-low mileage example (just 702 recorded) of Triumph’s brilliant Tiger 1200 adventure bike which, naturally, is in immaculate, barely run-in condition with a further discount of £481, which takes it down from the previous price of £12,586 to now be available for a bargain £12,105 – that’s over £5000 less than a new one
DEAL LINK: superbikefactory.co.uk
Save £458 on this Vespa GTS300 Super
How’s this for something different – but also now at a very tempting, just-discounted price? Italian legends Vespa’s GTS300 remains arguably the most desirable, classy, retro scooter of all but with prices now approaching £6K it has the tag to match – except here. Used bike specialists Superbike Factory have just reduced the price on this low mileage used example to under £3000 It’s on a 66-plate, has covered just 2289 miles, is in excellent condition and comes complete with a useful top box. Best of all, though, its price has just been cut by £458 taking it down from the previous £3386 to now be on offer for just £2928
DEAL LINK: superbikefactory.co.uk
Save £417 on this Norton Commando 961 Sport
While, finally for this week, if you don’t fancy an adventure bike but still want something classically British, how about this great deal on a used example of revived Norton’s mouth-watering Commando 961? It’s again being offered by used bike specialists Superbike Factory, refers to a 69-plate example of the ‘Sport’ model so has inverted forks, Brembo radial brakes and even classy wire wheels, has covered just 4161 miles so is in excellent, unmarked condition and, thanks to a further discount of £417, its price has now been slashed from the previous £10,991 to now be available for just £10,574
DEAL LINK: superbikefactory.co.uk
We're delighted to partner with MSVT again to offer you a track day like no other. Exclusive to Bennetts direct customers and BikeSocial members.
Get more from motorcycling on track with Bennetts and BikeSocial in 2025 by coming along to our exclusive track days.
Our BikeSocial members-only Track Days are laden with benefits like no other:
7 x 20-minute sessions on track – LOTS of track time
FREE action shots of you, taken by a professional BSB photographer
An onsite mechanic for essential adjustments
Chance to meet and ride with John McGuinness and Bennetts BSB riders
A team of instructors ready to offer riding advice
Extended safety briefing for the novice group
Two classroom sessions for novice group, focusing on circuit tips and body position
Option to take advantage of 1-to-1 on track coaching for a session (first come first served)
BikeSocial partners in attendance supporting the event
Yamaha track hire bikes available to book
Hire leathers, helmets, gloves and boots available to book
Are you curious and have never done a track day before? Don’t worry, our extended safety briefing for the novice group explains the day, how things work and gives you all the information you need. Any questions, you only need to ask. We want you to be confident you’ve made the right choice to book your place on a Bennetts MSVT Track Day.
IMPORTANT - all riders must be wearing a full-length back protector in addition to having a front brake lever guard or hand guards fitted.
DEAL LINK: Get more from motorcycling with BikeSocial Membership
Join us on Friday 23rd May in London, for an exclusive first look at the Bike Shed Moto Show.
A Motorcycle Show like no other, once again taking over Tobacco Dock in London on 23rd - 25th May 2025, the Bike Shed Moto Show sees tens of thousands of riders and two-wheel fans come together to enjoy the art, engineering and spirit of adventure that motorcycles and motorcycle people embody.
Adventure, dirt, track/race, street, electric and vintage/classic bikes all feature from around the world.
This year's show is Bike Shed's 14th edition, and if you haven't been before, expect a motorcycle show like no other, set in London's beautiful and historical Tobacco Dock, which is near London Bridge over the last bank Holiday weekend in May. You'll want to stay all day, if not visit both days as the place is huge with lots to discover.
The event has a festival vibe and usually rings in the season, featuring over 250 curated custom motorcycles, along with gear and apparel, live music, art, photography, screenings, safe areas for kids, and on the Sunday join Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman and special guests on the ShedTalk stage for a Live recorded Podcast to hear all about the upcoming adventures in Ewan & Charley's latest series, “Long Way Home”.
The Bennetts and BikeSocial team will be at the event for all three days, with a range of bikes on display from their unique collection, as well as some special exotica.
As proud sponsors of this year's event at Tobacco Dock, Bennetts and BikeSocial are thrilled to offer 10 pairs of VIP passes to the opening evening
VIP tickets are limited, and Friday evening promises a unique party atmosphere. Beat the crowds and mingle at the bar with bike builders, manufacturers, brand bosses, and the Bike Shed crew.
DEAL LINK: Get more from motorcycling with BikeSocial Membership
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Akrapovič exhaust systems are developed by the same team of engineers who work with championship-winning partner racing teams in MotoGP, WSBK and many other race categories. The Racing R&D department works with dozens of racing teams. Over 90 world champions have already relied on Akrapovič exhaust systems.
All products are produced and tested in the company’s own labs using their own highly advanced equipment. The company’s products are designed and manufactured by a passionate and highly skilled workforce of over 800 employees using only the finest materials and latest technology.
Akrapovič produce a full range of exhausts to suit many different uses & applications with the following features & benefits:
Significant horsepower increases – usually without the need to re-fuel.
Massively reduced weight over standard.
Improved ground clearance.
Exquisite build quality ensuring easy installation and durability/longevity
F.I.M or EC approved noise levels with a “quality” sound.
Spare parts availability to maintain and protect your investment.
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