Tippetts Motors

[Easy-X]

Old news really but after being a Honda dealer for something like 60 years Tippetts had been forced out unceremoniously in March.

I dropped into see them this week. Now sporting the customary perspex screens on the desks they're back up and running again:

https://www.tippettsmotors.co.uk/

I'll not apologise for the shameless plug given they've been selling and servicing motorbikes in some fashion for over a century. Very shortsighted on Honda's part.
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[BigTim]

Bob Minions in Derby seem to no longer be Honda agents
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MZ S50B, Suzuki GP100, Honda CBF1000, Honda Blackbird (I like my Blackbird)

[linuxyeti]

I'm sure Honda must have their reasons, didn't Suzuki have a rationalisation of dealerships a few years ago, and possibly Yamaha as well, if I remember correctly, but I might be wrong on that.
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Honda seem to want to go down the route of the big car dealerships. Ford in Cobham is a great example: clean & clinical corporate decor, all the sales people suited & booted. In other words completely soulless

The dictates from Honda: "this sort of flooring, that colour of desks..." so-called "improvements" that run into 6 figures. Ironically, based just on the numbers, Tippetts historically sold the most bikes when it was just sawdust on the floors
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[xX-Alex-Xx]

It wouldn’t be the first time (worldwide) that Honda has cancelled dealer contracts and made them reapply if they want to keep the branding.
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DILLIGAF

[Easy-X]

I don't want to say Honda don't know marketing - like it or not they changed the world with "you meet the nicest people on a Honda" - but ignoring history and sales figures seems an exercise in shooting out both feet
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter