Dave Barkshire Motorcycle Centre

Took my bike for mot failed because I had tyre on the wrong way. Also need indicator bulbs. Was charged 60 pound just to get a tyre turned around which I refused to pay took it to another garage got in done for 15 quid. When I called back to get appointment to get MOT which I already paid for was told I would have to wait 2 weeks. Was a big fan of ktm but will not go back to this shop and know i think I’ll go with Yamaha and not even purchase anything ktm agine.

friendly staff, very helpful ,I'm very happy , will go back

My son and myself took our CBT here today, can't fault the valuable instruction and training within the site complex, (although the complex can do with an upgrade, the portable toilets were disgusting) however out on the road for my son was totally different.He has just literally turned 16 and had never driven any type of motorised vehicle on the road previously so he was very, very nervous before he started, he lacks confidence at the best of times anyway, so when Peter the instructor started shouting and swearing at him through the mic while he was riding on a busy Saturday afternoon in heavy traffic through the city telling him to watch his Fu*king speed, or look over your Fu*king shoulder etc etc... I was somewhat angry and wanted to step in, however it would have made my son worse as he doesn't like confrontation, so I left it. We refuelled the bikes and while Peter was paying for the fuel my son asked if we were finished now and wanted to go home, but I persuaded him to carry on.We stopped for a coffee and my son sat at the café looking totally dejected, I was sad for him and as a father I had to bring his confidence back up which thankfully I did.I was gutted for him as we had a scooter sitting at home waiting for him to start his journey of independence and here was the instructor deflating my son to the point he wanted to go home because he was being shouted at and belittled in front of his father.He is a 16 year old kid who was nervous as hell and not once did the instructor praise him out on that ride, a well done or that was excellent would have gone a long way to building his confidence.In my opinion he did fantastic and on the journey home we had a chat and he now can't wait to go out on his bike with his dad.Would I use this driving school again , not a chance!!!!

Beyond Excellent ,Absolutely Brilliant, superior to other motorcycle businesses like Dave BarkshireI cannot express in words the excellence of Dave Barkshire Motorcycles. The knowledge he and his staff have is beyond what other businesses know. Their customer service was brilliant. The prices are fair. Their dedication and effort to each and every customer is superb. Wouldn't recommend anywhere else!!

Wow, what can I say, absolutely superb service!!! So helpful, gave me good advice, and looked after me a treat. Even recommended the equally superb B-24 Cafe just down the road to wait in while they worked on my bike. Excellent shop, so much stock, awesome motorbikes, and superlative staff. Definitely recommended 100% - 10/10...!!!

I put in a call from Mexico due to an ongoing problem with my 2010 990R Adventure. Dave pinpointed the issue immediately and I am very grateful for his excellent advice, as I am back up and running and off up in to the Sierra Gorda mountain range in the state of Queretaro and San Luis Potosi. Thank you!!!!

Shocking attitude to servicing a motorbike. Took my af twin and KTM there for service bill was £500. The KTM came back with the same issue it went in with. Also the af twin came back with clutch cable missthreaded meaning the handle bars would not turn fully. Also my request for the clutch to be changed was ignored. Having to do it myself.Totally unreliable and super negative attitude. Checking my air filter it looks like it was not changed in the full service I was charged for. Also took weeks to do.

I was pleased when DB was able to do the first service on my KTM 390 Adv after being let down by the supplying dealer. After collecting the bike, and leaving it parked I discovered a large crack in the LHS side panel. I thought the bike had been vandalised whilst parked! Turned out the damage had been done during the service. Apparently I had not been informed due to a ‘communication error’. Two issues… Firstly I accept breakages happen but not when paying for a skilled KTM mechanic £84 an hour. Secondly not informing me was unacceptable. On the positive side a new panel had been ordered which I was able to collect a few days later. I think I will fit it myself! Less than delighted….

Great service and advice.fixed bike and running like new. Highly recommended

Whent there for my first bike ktm duke 125 and i could not be happier have choosen this vendor. Very professional and informative sales staff and very welcoming and homeley atmosphere. Highly recommend visiting and check them out. Thank you all at KTM for making a nervous first time rider happy, safe and confident :-)