By William Coleman
I have said it before and I will say it again, motorsports and leisure vehicles go hand in hand. Having spent a weekend at the races with both Auto-Trail and the BWM Tyco Team, whom are sponsored by Auto-Trail, we can see why the two companies work so well together. In continuing their support for the BMW Motorrad team Auto-Trail have supplied them with a bespoke 2018 Frontier Comanche, which has been modified to suit the needs of a Superbike rider.
This brand new 2018 Comanche has been built on the market leading Fiat Ducato platform but has an uprated 5000kg Al-Ko heavy duty chassis. Out of the entire Auto-Trail motorhome range the Comanche is the largest. Due to the amount of travelling, and hard days on the track, this makes for the ideal touring home for the Tyco BMW team. After spending all day racing hundreds of laps you really do want a high end luxury space to lounge and relax, something the Comanche provides perfectly. Another important factor Auto-Trail have considered is the storage space the team need when on and off the road. To help the guys and gals out they have added a much larger 8.73m chassis for added room, storage and flexibility.
Christian Iddon, International motorcycle racer and Tyco BMW Motorrad team member, has used the team’s previous motorhome in 2017, the Frontier Serrano. Christian, who has owned caravans before, is now an avid motorhome user and enthusiast and was more than excited about the team’s new upgrade to the Comanche. Once he saw the large Island bedm walk-in shower and L-shaped kitchen he knew there was no turning back and could not wait to board his new home away from home.
When designing the Comanche Auto-Trail left nothing out of consideration. The Comanche truly is an uncompromising luxury leisure vehicle for extended tour. Making is the best choice for the British Superbike Championships.
Russell Hensman, Auto-Trail’s Marketing Manager says: “Everyone here at Auto-Trail is thrilled to continue to support one of the most recognisable international motorcycle teams on circuit. Tyco BMW Motorrad are looking on great form this year and we wish them all the success throughout the 2018 season.”
