THE family of an Isle of Wight man who died in a motorcycle crash have paid tribute to him.

At around 9pm on July 1, Gordon John Endler, 62, died after his Kawasaki motorcycle collided with a Volkswagen Transporter at the junction of Southford Lane and Newport Lane on the Isle of Wight.

Despite the best efforts by paramedics, the 62-year-old, of Merstone Lane, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Now paying tribute to him, his son Joe said his father was "happiest when on his motorcycle" and his family have released an image of Gordon riding his bike on the Isle of Man.

Joe said: "Dad was a motorcyclist through and through. He was at his happiest when on two wheels.

“He was a well-known member of the Isle of Wight motorcycle community and could often be seen on his green Kawasaki ZX10 R. 

“Not only a father, he was also my best friend.

“He has passed onto me this passion for motorcycling and in the future, I intend to ride in his memory.

“Dad will be sadly missed by his family and friends, he will leave a hole in our hearts and will be missed amongst the Island motorcycle community.”

Officers are continuing to investigate the exact circumstances of the collision.

Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200241182.