The motorcycle dealer of the year 2010 has been determined: ZRM Zworad AG from Mannheim (Honda, Triumph, Kymco, Peugeot) received the coveted trophy on Friday, November 26, 2010, at the dealer evening of the 1st "bike & business" conference. 190 representatives from industry, trade and associations joined in the celebrations. The editors of the trade magazine "bike und business" had announced the award for the sixth time; with the support of the online marketplace Mobile.de, the financial services provider Santander Consumer Bank and the warranty insurer Car Garantie Bike.
A high-caliber jury selected the eight best dealers in Germany in the motorcycle, scooter, quad/ATV and trike sectors from 77 participating companies. To apply for the title, the dealers had to complete and document a cross-brand and neutral questionnaire. Finally, the ten best dealers were visited before the final ranking was determined.
The best motorcycle dealers in Germany 2010:
1st ZRM Zworad AG, Mannheim (Honda, Triumph, Kymco, Peugeot), 1,500 euros
2. Zweiradtechnik Zepf, Deißlingen (Suzuki, Kawasaki, Aprilia, Piaggio, Vespa, Gilera) 1,000 euros
3rd Martin GmbH, Lenggries (BMW, Husqvarna) 500 euros
Top five placement:
- Alex's Bikeshop, Bad Mergentheim (Kawasaki motorcycles, Kawasaki ATV/Quad and Mule, Husqvarna, Kymco, Piaggio, Vespa, Gilera, Herkules with Adly and Cectek)
- Muschik & Kautz, Arnsberg (BMW, Suzuki)
Top ten placement:
- Yamaha Center Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf (Yamaha exclusive)
- Biker Stable, Deiningen (Suzuki motorcycles and scooters, Kymco scooters and quads, Keeway)
- Zweirad Hösl, Buttenwiesen (Yamaha, Moto Morini, Piaggio, Vespa, Gilera)
"bike und business" is a monthly trade magazine for the motorized two-wheeler industry (motorcycle, scooter, quad/ATV) in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The business magazine focuses on the motorcycle trade and service, manufacturers/importers, the accessories industry and associations. The editorial offer also includes a further education section with topics at the level of the European service technician. "bike und business" is the official organ of the Federal Guild Association of German Two-Wheeler Mechanics (BIV) and publishes the technical bulletins that companies need for the statutory motorcycle emissions test (AUK). Daily news from the entire motorcycle industry can be found at www.bikeundbusiness.de and in the weekly newsletter. The parent company Vogel Business Media is one of the leading German providers of specialist information with around 100 trade journals and 60 websites as well as numerous international activities. Its headquarters are in Würzburg.