The family-run business first started selling Yamaha motorcycles in 1959, one year later it expanded with Honda and just three years after that Padgett's Motorcycles began a relationship with Suzuki in 1963. The company also sells Kawasaki and Aprilia motorcycles within its sister Company Kawasaki Autorama. We also carry a wide range of parts, accessories and clothing across our 3 stores. When the current shop was built in 1974, it was the largest purpose-built motorcycle showroom in Europe. Aside from the Dealership creating a Motorcycle Village with the different Manufacturers in separate showrooms creating a large commercial presence, the name Padgett is steeped and widely known around the world for their racing heritage. The Padgett's Motorcycles Race Team heritage spans three generations of British Racing Legends - from Hailwood, Ivy, and Read to Haslam, McElnea, Fogarty, Camier, Richards and Vincent to present McGuinness and Anstey, all have starred in the company's roll of honour. Over the years Padgett's has provided spectators with more than their fair share of peak sporting moments. From simple beginnings, chasing glory on home-built machines, with little more than willpower and talent to carry them through, Padgett's has now emerged as a dominant contender in the Road Championship (north West 200, Isle of Man TT and Ulster Grand Prix and also in the British Superbike Championship).
