Summer Open Day 2026
Join the WhateverWheels family on Saturday, 22nd August 2026 for Lancashire's ultimate celebration of road and dirt. Dynamic test rides, live safety displays, free hot brews, and professional partner stands.
The Yamaha RIDE Event: Win £10,000
Our Summer Open Day is your ultimate high-urgency ticket into the national Yamaha draw. Complete any booking on our Summer Demo fleet during the event, and you'll be automatically registered for a chance to win £10,000 in-store credit!
The Summer Demo Fleet
Check out our prepped, taxed, and road-ready demonstrator units active for the event. Click "Book Test Ride" on any card to secure your preferred slot!
New CP3 Flagship
Yamaha YZF-R9
The next generation of supersport precision. MotoGP winglets, 890cc crossplane triple character, and adjustable KYB front end.
Radar Tech
Tracer 9 GT+
Adaptive Cruise Control, semi-active suspension, and radar-linked unified braking system for next-tier touring.
Sports Touring
Tracer 9 GT
Dynamic touring mastery. Electronic suspension, hard panniers, heated grips, and adjustable touring windshield.
Y-AMT Automated
Tracer 9 GT (Y-AMT)
Shift into the future. Semi-active suspension meets lightning-fast automated manual finger-shifting operation.
Retro Racing
XSR900 GP
Retro nostalgia meets high modern performance. Red-and-white retro bodywork wrapped over a Deltabox chassis.
Middleweight GT
Tracer 7 GT
Lightweight touring agility. Windshield screen, comfort-molded seats, and side panniers fitted as standard.
Adventure Icon
Ténéré 700
The ultimate off-road adventure benchmark. Commanding riding stance, high-clearance frame, and linear CP2 torque.
Naked Y-AMT
MT-07 (Y-AMT)
The middleweight king gets automated. Experience clutch-free riding agility with Yamaha's newest transmission system.
SP Performance
Yamaha MT-09 SP
The ultimate street-naked weapon. Fully adjustable DLC-coated gold KYB front forks, an Öhlins rear shock, Brembo Stylema calipers, and exclusive Track riding modes.
Event Partners
We are proud to host key safety, charity, and legal partner organizations on our showroom forecourt all day long!
North West Blood Bikes
Explore the fully prepped emergency transport motorcycles used to carry life-saving blood and medical supplies across the North West. Speak to their brave volunteers directly!
JustRide App
Connect with the ultimate digital biker network! Discover local routes, log your riding mileage stats, and easily map your weekend runs. Please note: This is a social and tracking platform, not training.
McAMS Accident Support
The UK's leading motorcycle accident claim and recovery specialists. Speak to their expert on-site advisors on the forecourt about legal protections, recovery structures, and non-fault repairs.
The Day's Timeline
Click on any timeline step to discover detailed event schedules, locations, and actions!
Showroom Doors Open
Welcome to the WhateverWheels Summer Open Day! Our sales, showroom, and forecourt are officially active. Roll up, park in our dedicated bays on Glebe Street, and head inside to grab a proper, hot morning brew with the showroom team. Secure check-ins for booked demonstrator slots begin immediately.
Main Showroom & Forecourt Registration
Open Day Event Begins
The Summer Open Day kicks off! Our guest event partners (North West Blood Bikes, JustRide App, and McAMS) go fully live on the forecourt. Food concession stands also begin service lines.
Showroom Forecourt Units
Active Demo Rides
Active test rides depart our designated safety lane on Glebe Street continuously throughout the day on pre-planned, risk-assessed local routes. Make sure you complete your registration check-in at the desk at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time with your physical license card.
Showroom Registration & Test Lanes
Event Closes & Announcements
Join Luke Davis on the showroom forecourt as we announce our local charity raffle results, make official team appreciations to our hardworking volunteers, and deliver closing statements before packing up external partner stands.
Showroom Forecourt Cordon
Showroom Doors Close
We pack up the remaining displays and officially lock up for Saturday. Thank you to all the WhateverWheels family, volunteers, and local riders who rode, ate, and connected with us on Glebe Street today!
Main Showroom Gates
Common Event Questions
Get direct, helpful answers to plan your visit on Saturday, August 22nd.
? How do I test ride the new Yamaha YZF-R9 in Lancashire?
To test ride the new Yamaha R9 at the Summer Open Day, you must pre-book your demo ride slot. On the day, visit our Great Harwood showroom with your physical photocard driving licence, a valid DVLA licence check code, and full protective riding gear.
? Where is WhateverWheels located and is there parking?
Our main showroom is located at 8 Glebe Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7AA. During our Summer Open Day, dedicated motorcycle parking areas will be active on Glebe Street, while local street parking is available nearby for cars and other vehicles.
? What is the £10,000 national Yamaha RIDE Event draw?
The national Yamaha RIDE Event draw offers a grand prize of £10,000 in-store credit to spend on official Yamaha products. Completing any official test ride on our prepped demo fleet during our Summer Open Day automatically registers your entry into the pool.
? Are food and hot drinks provided at the open day?
Yes, WhateverWheels provides complimentary hot brews, tea, and coffee inside the showroom all day long. For lunches, premium local street-food concessions will be active on our forecourt with hot food and catering available for purchase.
Reserve Your Slot Today
Demo allocations are strictly limited. Select your machine and submit your booking through our direct channels below to lock in your slot.
To protect your privacy and ensure direct scheduling, we've integrated our booking channels directly with our master sales desk. Click your preferred method below to instantly reserve your open day ride!
Hot Catering: Local concessions to be confirmed soon! (Chargeable, active on the forecourt throughout the day).
? WHICH? APPROVED TRUSTED TRADER | AUTHORISED YAMAHA PREMIER DEALER ?
WhateverWheels Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 723304). Registered in England & Wales, Company Number: 7019717. Registered Office: 8 Glebe Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 7AA. We operate as an independent credit broker and are not a lender. We introduce clients to a selected panel of credit lenders, including Santander Consumer (UK) PLC t/a YOU Yamaha Motor Finance, and we may receive a commission payment for such introductions.
VAT Number: 979-7800-49. All demonstrator runs are strictly subject to license check verification, weather parameters, safety checks, and trade insurance excess criteria.
