TWO motorcycles never previously seen in Guernsey were on show at Trev’s Motorcycles. And the bikes could not have been more different.

With a top speed of 189mph, the MV Agusta F4 1000R outgunned the functional TGB 50cc delivery scooter.

The latest addition from the MV stable had been brought to the island for the day by Chris Wood, sales manager for UK importer Three-Cross Motorcycles Ltd.

‘It’s like owning a beautiful woman,’ said Mr Wood.

‘Sales of the MV are 50% up because of this bike.’

Improved fuel injection, a better braking system and an increase in power have all made a fundamental difference to the bike’s performance.

Trev’s sales manager Mike Strachan said a lot of interest had been shown locally. ‘I was really pleased with the response to the bike,’ he said.

‘People were phoning me the day after the test-show to see if we still had it.’

Guernsey resident Mark Pratt was impressed with the Italian bike’s performance.

‘It’s awesome to ride – the sound of four pipes is just phenomenal,’ said the 57-year-old, who owns a touring bike.

‘It’s a fantastic thing – a work of art as well.’

Mr Strachan said interest was also being shown in the TGB, which is based on the design for pizza delivery bikes.

Newspaper deliveryman Dave Sheppard said it would also be ideal for his Guernsey Press round.

‘When I first got on it was a bit iffy, but it wasn’t weighty at the back or wobbly at all,’ he said.

‘It’s nippy and I think I could fit about 130 newspapers in the back.

‘With a choice of that or a van, I’d take that. I’d rather feel air on my face.

‘The only worry is that I like my food and my pushbike helps keep me fit,’ he said.