The racing at BSB remains resolutely internally combusted, but in the paddock, all the power will come from clean green electrons as the series organisers sign up for a fleet of Yamaha NEO’s scooters. The 50cc-equivalent machines feature removable batteries for easy charging, keyless ignition, silent running and slick styling. Meanwhile, the Bennetts BSB team have also taken delivery of a fleet of Ténéré 700 recovery bikes for marshals to use when transporting stranded riders back to the pits.
Jeff Turner, marketing manager at Yamaha Motor UK, said, “It’s really exciting to continue our relationship with BSB in 2023. The marshals and paddock team are the silent heroes; without them, the show would not run, so it’s great to supply them with some of the equipment they need to carry out their work. We’re thrilled that they have chosen to take on the all-new electric NEO’s as the official paddock scooter – it’s the perfect tool for the job.”
Stuart Higgs, BSB series director, added, “We have a long association with Yamaha, and I am pleased that we can extend that further into 2023. The Yamaha paddock scooters and taxi bikes are pivotal to the operational side of the event, so we look forward to utilising them during the season.”