About

History

Alan Needham has been in business for over 40 years, with a long-standing reputation among generations of local riders. Aged 15, Alan began working at the shop, then called A1 Scooters. He and his father Keith Needham bought the business in 1983 and Needham’s Motorcycles was born.

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Meet The Team

We have some talented individuals that know everything about Motorbikes.

Alan

Alan

Owner

Alan is a qualified motorcycle engineer, earning Mechanic of the Year during his training. His vast experience makes him astute at fault finding and he gets satisfaction from getting riders back on the road.

1st Bike
Suzuki AP50
Current Bike
BMW GS1250
Dream Bike
Suter MMX 500
Josh

Josh

Manager

Josh is a trained motorcycle engineer, studying at Wakefield College. He joined Needham’s in 2021 and now manages the workshop.

1st Bike
Aprilia RX50
Current Bike
Honda CB1000R
Dream Bike
MT-10 SP
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Liam

Technician

A skilled mechanic with over 25 years experience, Liam joined the business in 2010. Electronics is a particular strength.

1st Bike
Honda 125
Current Bike
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Dream Bike
Suzuki Bandit 600
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Peter 'Piggy'

BSB Team Mechanic

Addicted to the thrill of racing, Piggy is a natural clown and friend to all. He specialises in BMW 1000RR.

1st Bike
Yamaha FS1e
Current Bike
Honda VFR 400
Dream Bike
Honda RC213V
Smudge

Smudge

Chief Mouser

The most chilled member of the team, always keen for a belly rub.