Torqueing Heads is the motorcycle podcast and video-based chat show brought to you by BikeSocial and Bennetts.

In each episode we dive into the world of UK motorcycling, chatting with a senior influential decision-maker from the industry. This is where we meet the people who shape the future of motorcycling and discover their stories and businesses like never before.

Alongside BikeSocial Publisher, Steve Rose and Managing Editor, Michael Mann, is industry legend as well as Marketing & Events Manager at Yamaha Motorcycles UK, Jeff Turner. And here we talk about the highlights of his 36-year career with the Japanese marque so far, including plenty of anecdotes.

• Jeff’s journey into motorcyling
• Jeff’s journey into Yamaha
• Team Bike
• Did Jeff actually race?
• 80s bike development
• FZ750 development (Team Bike)
• Jeff’s first launch – Super Tenere
• Electronics working in tandem with chassis design
• Clutchless changes
• Product Planning
• Yamaha UK’s relationship with racing
• Off-road school
• Yamaha’s best sellers
• Chinese competition
• Questions from BikeClub members

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