Downey's
MOTORCYCLE SPECIALISTS
Roger Downey Motorcycles began trading in September 2012 following the closure of Nelsons Motors. The business is a partnership owned and run by Roger and Sarah Downey who have over 30 years’ experience in the motorcycle industry.
Trading from premises in Kingston Road Portsmouth a building which has retained many of its original Victorian features. Both Sarah and Roger are keen motorcyclists who currently enjoy adventure riding and off road riding and subsequently will always endeavour to assist travellers in difficulty.
On leaving school Roger started his career in the motorcycle trade with Rafferty Newmans. Along with his older brother Tony he competed in production racing in the early 1980’s, mainly on two stroke machines, Tony being sponsored by Stan Stephens.
Roger moved to Perth Australia where he worked as mechanic for a Harley Davidson agent. On returning to the UK Roger worked as mechanic for Northern Motorcycles, a Honda dealer until starting his employment with Nelson Motors in 1986.
Former Bike Business employee Jason Hodges took up the position of workshop manager in 2013 with a sound knowledge of all types of motorcycles and DVSA nominated tester is a great asset to the business.
Service and repair work is undertaken with MOT inspections carried out on site. Insurance Estimates for accident damage can be completed and the required work carried out if required. The show room has a range of used motorcycles and scooters along with any of the new Benelli or Sym.
