When Phillip McCallen decided to hang up his leathers for good after 17 years as one of the most gifted and successful racers in these islands with a long string of victories to his name, it was a natural step to opening his own motorcycle dealership. That was back in 2001 and his first showroom was in Lurgan, Co Armagh, not far from his home town of Tandragee. Today, at his purpose built premises at Portman Business Park, Lissue Industrial Estate West, Lisburn, he has one of the most modern show rooms and workshop in the UK and has held the KTM franchise since 2007.
The KTM factory in Austria first came to fame through its competition off road machines – always distinguished by KTM’s brilliant orange colour – and the marque’s reputation for building one of the most durable machines in the world was enhanced by successes in Paris-Dakar rallies. Today the factory has spread its wings, making a range of bikes from the 990 Adventure sports machine to its companion, the 990 SMT, both v-twins, to the outright v-twin superbike, the RC8. It also makes a range of single cylinder bikes in the 600 to 700cc range.
And when you buy a KTM from Phillip McCallen Motorcycles, either new or pre-owned, you do so in the knowledge that the sales service is backed up by a fully equipped workshop, manned by KTM trained staff who use the latest KTM diagnostic equipment.
Please take your time to browse our KTM website, we believe it to be one of the most comprehensive and detailed in the UK. In it you will find a full run down of all the various models, their prices and specifications. There are separate categories for KTM’s exclusive clothing and accessories, far too many to start and list here. Enough to say that they range from body armour to an orange KTM toaster which pops out toast with KTM’s initials on each slice.
In particular we would draw your attention to our KTM Riders section. This is our own innovation and we invite you to make it your own, too. We want you to post your pictures, your web cam shots, tell us and other KTM enthusiasts in words about your trips on your bike, whether it’s a Sunday run at home or a journey taking you thousands of miles across Europe or further afield. Please send all the information by email to the website: (give details etc).
As well as selling KTMs, we also hire them and this gives you an opportunity as a visitor to Northern Ireland, or even if you live here and don’t have a suitable machine, to tour this beautiful island of ours. Of course we also have a range of KTM demo bikes, giving you an opportunity to sample before your buy.
Our after market parts includes some of the most famous names in motorcycling, from Brembo brakes, Akrapovic, Arrow and Remus exhausts systems to Ohlins, K-Tech and WP suspension units and Sigma slipper clutches. The number of items in the Motrax accessory catalogue is simply mind boggling. And to round off any motorcycle run or holiday you can record all your fun and action with Motrax action cameras.
Please enjoy everyone.
