Ryder Motorcycles

Ryder Motorcycles Official dealer of Arai & AGV helmets, and RST clothing. After 23 years in the automotive & fleet industry, I started Ryder Automotive in December 2015.

Growing up in a family with a haulage business, with a father who raced motocross, a career with vehicles was probably inevitable. We're very much a family business, run by me and my wife, Kelly. We sell all types of vehicles, both 2 wheel and 4, but always with old fashioned values of honesty, trust, and respect. Motorcycles and motorsport are still very much a part of our lives. I raced motorcro

ss at club level, but after realising that I don't bounce as well as I used to, I now get my kicks on tarmac, and I'm a regular at track days around the UK. Both of our boys rode motocross when they were little, before our youngest son, James, started karting. He raced at club level through the Junior Rotax ranks with some success, and a lot more trophy's than me. If you find one of the rare moments when we're not at work, you'll probably find us "testing" the goods, whether on track or tour. Joe Ryder

05/08/2026

🇮🇹 Welcome Moto Morini to Ryder Motorcycles 🇮🇹

There’s been a lot of excitement over the last few days, so I thought I’d give you a quick walk around and explain exactly what’s going on.

Yes, we’ve officially become the Moto Morini dealer for Kent.

Now, before anyone starts asking… no, we’re not replacing Kove! Kove has been an incredible success for us, and we’re absolutely as committed to the brand as ever. We’ll still have the full Kove range, demonstrators, accessories and everything that goes with it.

And we’re definitely not moving away from quality used bikes either. If you’ve followed us for any length of time, you’ll know that’s what Ryder Motorcycles was built on, and that’s not changing.

So why Moto Morini?

Because it gives us something completely different.

We’ve now got a fantastic brand with real Italian heritage and style, but backed up by modern technology, modern engineering and the manufacturing standards you’d expect from a brand built for today’s riders. From the new 3½, right through to the adventure-focused Alltrhike 450, the X-Cape 700, the Calibro, and all the way up to the flagship X-Cape 1200, there’s now something here for pretty much every type of rider.

The really nice thing is that Moto Morini and Kove don’t really compete with each other—they complement each other. That means we can offer more choice without losing what we’ve already built.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be taking these bikes out, filming plenty of reviews, getting them on demo, and showing you exactly what they’re all about. And we’ve also got something very exciting planned for the Alltrhike 450 and the X-Cape 700, so keep an eye on our social channels… we’ll be telling you more about that very soon.

So if you’re passing, pop in, have a look around, grab a coffee and see what you think. We think they’re a great addition to the showroom, and we’re really excited to have Moto Morini as part of the Ryder Motorcycles family.

🏁 TRACK TESTED | DONINGTON PARK GP 🏁Can a completely standard Kove 450RR really handle one of the UK's most demanding Gr...
03/08/2026

🏁 TRACK TESTED | DONINGTON PARK GP 🏁

Can a completely standard Kove 450RR really handle one of the UK's most demanding Grand Prix circuits?

We decided there was only one way to find out...

So we loaded up the Kove 450RR and Kove 800X Pro and headed to the legendary Donington Park GP Circuit for a full day of testing.

❌ No race bike.
❌ No slick tyres.
❌ No tyre warmers.
❌ No modifications.

The 450RR was exactly as it leaves our showroom, running on its original CST road tyres, before being unleashed onto one of Britain's most iconic race circuits.

And yes... we even took the 800X Pro around Donington GP too! 😅

This wasn't about chasing lap records. It was about answering a simple question...

Just how capable are these bikes straight out of the crate?

The results genuinely impressed us, but we'll let you be the judge.

🎥 The full video is now live on our YouTube channel!

👇 Question of the day...

If you had the keys for one session at Donington GP, which would you choose?

❤️ Kove 450RR
👍 Kove 800X Pro

Tell us why in the comments—we'll reply to every one.

🇮🇹 A New Chapter Begins… Welcome Moto Morini to Ryder Motorcycles. 🇮🇹Following the incredible success of Kove since beco...
02/08/2026

🇮🇹 A New Chapter Begins… Welcome Moto Morini to Ryder Motorcycles. 🇮🇹

Following the incredible success of Kove since becoming the official Kove dealer for the South East last December, we're incredibly proud to announce that Ryder Motorcycles has been appointed the official Moto Morini dealer for Kent.

Moto Morini is the perfect addition to what we already do, complementing our Kove range while bringing iconic Italian styling, character and heritage to our showroom. With very little crossover between the two brands, Moto Morini expands the choice we can offer, giving riders an even broader range of exciting motorcycles, while continuing to offer the carefully selected quality used bikes that have always been at the heart of our business.

From the eagerly anticipated 3½, arriving this September, to the adventure-ready Alltrhike 450, the hugely capable X-Cape 700, Calibro, and the incredible X-Cape 1200 V-Twin, Moto Morini offers something genuinely exciting for almost every type of rider.

Every Moto Morini comes with a 3-year unlimited mileage warranty, excellent UK parts support, a comprehensive range of genuine accessories, and a wide range of aftermarket parts and accessories, giving you complete confidence from day one.

The entire Moto Morini range is here now, with demonstrators available, so you can come and experience these fantastic motorcycles for yourself.

As always, we won't just be selling these bikes—we'll be riding them. In just a few weeks we'll be heading to the Pyrenees, travelling through France, Spain and Andorra as we tackle the ACT Pyrenees, putting the bikes through their paces on another epic adventure. We'll be bringing you along for every mile of the journey.

We'll also be announcing a dedicated Moto Morini Open Day very soon, giving you the chance to ride the range, meet the team, and discover what makes this iconic Italian brand so special.

We're incredibly excited about this next chapter and can't wait to welcome you to Moto Morini at Ryder Motorcycles.

Fueling Your Freedom. 🏍️🇮🇹

🏍️ RMRC Club Night – Deal Bound! 🌅🌯Around 20 of us headed for Deal on another fantastic Ryder Motorcycles Riders Club ev...
29/07/2026

🏍️ RMRC Club Night – Deal Bound! 🌅🌯

Around 20 of us headed for Deal on another fantastic Ryder Motorcycles Riders Club evening ride.

It wouldn’t be an RMRC ride without everyone finding their own pace on the way to the destination. Safe to say the gyros in Deal didn’t have long to wait for us. 😉🌯

Once everyone had arrived, it was time to enjoy the beach concert, grab some gyros, catch up, and make the most of another cracking summer evening by the sea.

We had a brilliant mix of bikes out, including the new Kove 450RR and Kove 625X Pro, both continuing to attract plenty of attention wherever they go.

While we were waiting to head home, a few of the lads also seemed to attract a bit of attention from the ladies at … we’ll let them tell the rest of that story! 😉💃

Another brilliant evening with a fantastic group of people. That’s what RMRC is all about—great roads, great bikes, good food and even better company.

See you all on the next one! 🏍️

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🏍️ RMRC Club Night – Deal Bound! 🌅🌯Around 20 of us headed for Deal on another fantastic Ryder Motorcycles Riders Club ev...
29/07/2026

🏍️ RMRC Club Night – Deal Bound! 🌅🌯

Around 20 of us headed for Deal on another fantastic Ryder Motorcycles Riders Club evening ride.

It wouldn’t be an RMRC ride without everyone finding their own pace on the way to the destination. Safe to say the gyros in Deal didn’t have long to wait for us. 😉🌯

Once everyone had arrived, it was time to enjoy the beach concert, grab some gyros, catch up, and make the most of another cracking summer evening by the sea.

We had a brilliant mix of bikes out, including the new Kove 450RR and Kove 625X Pro, both continuing to attract plenty of attention wherever they go.

While we were waiting to head home, a few of the lads also seemed to attract a bit of attention from the ladies at … we’ll let them tell the rest of that story! 😉💃

Another brilliant evening with a fantastic group of people. That’s what RMRC is all about—great roads, great bikes, good food and even better company.

See you all on the next one! 🏍️

28/07/2026

🏍️ Staff Night Out & New Bike Testing! 🏍️

A well-earned evening out for the Ryder Motorcycles team!

Seven of us headed out to do what we love most – ride motorcycles. It was also the perfect opportunity to put some of our latest models through their paces, including the all-new Kove 450RR and Kove 625X Pro.

There’s no substitute for real-world riding. The more miles we do on the bikes we sell, the better we understand them, allowing us to give our customers genuine, first-hand advice based on experience.

We also spent some time testing a few other bikes… but we’ll tell you more about those very soon. 👀

🏍️ Staff Night Out & New Bike Testing! 🏍️A well-earned evening out for the Ryder Motorcycles team!Seven of us headed out...
28/07/2026

🏍️ Staff Night Out & New Bike Testing! 🏍️

A well-earned evening out for the Ryder Motorcycles team!

Seven of us headed out to do what we love most – ride motorcycles. It was also the perfect opportunity to put some of our latest models through their paces, including the all-new Kove 450RR and Kove 625X Pro.

There’s no substitute for real-world riding. The more miles we do on the bikes we sell, the better we understand them, allowing us to give our customers genuine, first-hand advice based on experience.

We also spent some time testing a few other bikes… but we’ll tell you more about those very soon. 👀

📈 June 2026 Sales Update 📈June was another solid month, with 35 motorcycles sold, compared to 36 in June 2025. While we'...
27/07/2026

📈 June 2026 Sales Update 📈

June was another solid month, with 35 motorcycles sold, compared to 36 in June 2025. While we're one bike down on the month, the bigger picture remains very positive, with 183 bikes sold year-to-date, compared to 167 at the end of June last year.

But the biggest story of the month has to be Kove.

With the arrival of the new 800X Pro and 800X Touring, we saw an incredible 15 brand new Koves leave the showroom in June alone. A huge congratulations and thank you to Tony, Steven, Alex, Craig, Mark, Doug, Rob, Pete, Sam, Matt, James, Adam, Jonathan, Joshua and Paul. Welcome to the growing Kove family—we can't wait to see where your adventures take you.

Of course, June wasn't just about Kove. We'd also like to say a huge thank you to everyone who trusted us with their next bike:

Kim – BMW R1200GS
Lee – BMW S1000XR
Mark – Triumph Street Triple 675
Nicholas – Yamaha XT660Z Ténéré
Liam – Kawasaki VN900 Custom
Darryl – KTM 690 Enduro R
Bobby – Ducati Multistrada 1200
Alex – Triumph Tiger Sport 1050
Floyd – Ducati Streetfighter 848
Laurence – Kawasaki W800 Special Edition
Barry – BMW R1200GS Adventure
Daniel – Ducati DesertX
James – Yamaha XV950R
Slawomir – Honda CB1000R
James – Yamaha XT660Z Ténéré
Dan – Victory Vegas
Matt – Suzuki GSX-S750
Paul – Honda CB1100EX
Joseph – Yamaha MT-125
Mark – Honda C90 Cub

Every motorcycle has a story, and we're incredibly grateful that you trusted us to be part of yours. Whether you're commuting, touring Europe, exploring green lanes, heading to a track day or simply enjoying a sunny Sunday morning ride, we wish every one of you many miles of safe and happy riding.

July is almost at an end, and it's been another great month. We've got some really exciting news that we'll be sharing with you very soon, and we can't wait to tell you all about it. Watch this space... 😉

As always, thank you to every customer who puts their trust in us, and to our fantastic team for making it all happen.













19/07/2026

🏍️ THIS IS WHAT 165 KG OF FUN LOOKS LIKE.

The all-new Kove 450RR has arrived at Ryder Motorcycles, and it’s bringing something genuinely refreshing to the sports bike market.

With 69 bhp, a screaming 14,000 rpm redline, KYB suspension, and a chassis designed to make every corner count, the 450RR proves that you don’t need massive power to have a seriously good time on the road.

At just £6,999 plus OTR, it offers an incredible specification and an even better riding experience.

✅ Brand new and in stock now
✅ Available in Black or White
✅ Demonstrator available to ride

Come and experience the new Kove 450RR for yourself.

📍 Ryder Motorcycles, Sittingbourne
📞 01795 427777
🌐 www.rydermotorcycles.co.uk

18/07/2026

🏍️ THE KOVE 450RR HAS LANDED! 🏍️

They’re finally here… and they’ve been worth the wait.

The all-new Kove 450RR packs serious performance into an incredibly lightweight package. Powered by a high-revving inline-four that screams all the way to 14,000rpm, it produces 69hp while weighing just 165kg ready to ride. Add fully adjustable KYB suspension, traction control, quickshifter, steering damper and a race-inspired chassis, and you’ve got one of the most exciting middleweight sports bikes on the market today.

And the best bit?

💥 Just £6,999 (+ OTR costs).

We have both colours in stock right now – Black or White – and our demonstrator is ready and waiting.

If you’ve been looking for something that’s light, fast, confidence-inspiring and guaranteed to put a smile on your face, you need to come and ride one.

📍 Ryder Motorcycles, Sittingbourne, Kent
📞 01795 420123
🌐 www.rydermotorcycles.co.uk

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