The bikes ares made in China, but
Mash was dreamt up in France by Sima, once the French Ducati
and Husqvarna importer and now seller of Gas Gas trials
bikes and the Hyosung range.
“The name is taken from the MASH
TV series of the 1970s,” says Richard Johnstone, boss
of UK importer TGB Sport and Leisure. “The founders were
all fans, and wanted something that suggested that era.”
The Mash brand was launched in
France three years ago, offering Chinese-made 125s and 250s
with a more retro look. And it’s succeeded, topping the
French market in geared 125s. It’s a move we’re now seeing
in the UK – the NEC show in November saw several stands with
sexed up Chinese 125s, all aping that mini-Triumph
Bonneville look.
UK importer TGB has been in business
for 20 years, selling quads, but this is its first venture
into two wheels. “We’ve got about 25 dealers so far,”
says Richard Johnstone, “and we’re aiming for a network
of 40. There is already a complete spares back-up for the
Mash and it has a two-year warranty.”
The Roadstar is just the first Mash
– a flat-track style Trackstar and street-scrambler Dirtstar
are on the way, both based on the same chassis and
mechanical bits.
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