Come with me on a full walk-around of Optimum Bikes Ltd, one of York’s go-to destinations for quality used motorcycles and bike services!
Based just off the A64 near Bilbrough, Optimum Bikes has over three decades of combined industry experience and a huge selection of handpicked machines, from sportsbikes and tourers to retro and everyday riders.
In this video I explore:
• What makes Optimum Bikes different — relaxed, passionate, knowledgeable staff and a proper showroom vibe.
• How they prepare bikes — inspections, warranty options, finance and delivery across the UK.
• A look at the bikes currently on the floor and what you should know before buying a used motorcycle.
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45 Comments
It is really nice seeing a dealership doing really well… Good luck to them for the future.
Hi mate do you know what, thats a nice bike
Looks like they’ve expanded on bikes. I went there couple years ago when it was full of performance/prestige cars. Bikes used to be shoehorned in unit around the corner. Will have to have a ride out, when we get some sun 👍
My first few bikes:
Honda125ss
Suzuki GT 250
Honda CB 500/4
Yam RD400
Dunstall Suzi 380
Honda 125 trail
Honda 185 trail
Honda CB 750
Honda Phil Read rep
Kawasaki Z1000R
Yam R1
Litre sports bikes and one or two BMW GS since
Currently M1 and another GS.
Now, I'm looking for a third bike.
✌️
Young lad has a great attitude am sure he will go far
Go to the bike specialist in sheffield.. Your mind will be blown away.. Just take the wife or you will be bankrupt
I live near and often go in for a browse and a brew. Fantastic bikes, lovely staff and they have a fantastic reputation from what I’ve heard . They’ve got a couple of immaculate very low mileage Fireblade SP’s in ……😅😅😅
That is one amazing showroom with quality in abundance. I love looking around at these places but I never get the urge to have a collection, I’m too interested in either fixing, overhauling, modifying or just getting out and riding
The star of the show the mv augusta
every bike Mint
It's full of Licence loosers
That no one wants anymore,
That's why it's full,
Where but track days can you use them, 🤔❓
Apex motorcycles just up the road have some nice bikes too 😉
blows my mind majority of bike shops are closed on sunday, will have tohave a ride up when weather gets better
52! 52?! Spring chicken mate!
I’m 64 and just love my zx10r
Can’t beat a sportsbike, tried an Africa twin adventure sports………..BORING!!😂😂
Wicked video. Awful music. Way too loud.
I just googled it – less than one hours ride away! I need to go there soon.
Shop looks mint. Good video
Head over to their sister company, Apex Motorcycles in Elvington
Great walk around & really handy that i watched this as im about to purchase a bike from there. Im located down south so to see how professional this dealership looks & its environment was very reassuring. Plus you actually filmed the bike so that was a plus 👍
Optimum Bikes is probably the ultimate "big boys" toy shop for bikers,
I've been a regular visitor for many years and they always have some truly fabulous bikes for sale, I just love the classic R1's & the original 1992 CBR900RR and would rather own one of those than a £30K V4 Ducati Panigale.
the old 05 gsxr 1000 is better then those ducatis
what's the point of people going in their when there's not a cat in hells chance they can't afford everything in there think your self lucky you can there's more and more who cant
Luke from Vector Rider Development here in the Northwest UK. Proper tour of the stock and vibes there — easy to see why anyone would be tempted at a place like that! Dangerous for the wallet indeed. It always amazes me how much personality and quirks a dealer can have, and sometimes that’s what makes the experience memorable. Have you picked up something from there yoursel yet or is a matter of time haha!
Nice place. I hope it does well
I bought my bandit off them when the first opened in Thorpe arch, they service and mot every year,always fantastic.
Whenever I call in for a look around always great to see them.
Mike who sold the bandit always good for a chat, the young man in the video is without doubt the nicest young man about, well done Optimum.
Should have bought a mint m1000rr off them a while back and pissed around to much and missed it ffs but still looking for the right one
East Yorkshire is Hull, York is North Yolrkshire.
Looks like a ex Land Rover showroom?
Great bike shop
1250 evo 🤔 😅
What happened to the car place next door?
Great video. But would have been nice to see some prices.
Very nice bikes top prices and very poor trading in got a better deal elsewhere
What happened to optimum vehicles I bought a cayenne from there the bikes were round the side
I have Optimum looking after my Multistrada V2S. Claire and Mark are fantastic, nothing is too much trouble for them. Mark is formerly Ducati technician, really knows his stuff.
Great walk round video pal, fantastic showroom with really friendly helpful staff, i was like a kid in a sweet shop there. Bought my latest bike from them and got a sneaky peak of my street triple that I traded in the background as you walked around.
Cracking place, well impressive shop.
Just picked up my Ktm 1290 ❤ today. stunning showroom💯
Hi Jim, what a fantastic bike dealer. I have just looked on their website for the old Fireblades and the blue R1's but they are all gone!!! I couldn't believe it, but they have obviously got it right, high quality bikes, beautifully prepared and presented.
Mega showroom and people – I wouldn’t go anywhere else for a bike
Cool set up 👍
I Call them Optimistic!
That was my speed twin you saw there, it's my first bike bike, due to be delivered tomorrow, just need to find some friends to ride with now 😊
Ooh the only way is ducati !
YOU WALKED PAST THE BMW-M1000-R 6 TIMES AND NEVER MENTIONED IT! WHY? 🤦♂️ … Ducati Ducati Ducati 🤷🤣🤣🤣🤣 im not happy!