THREE Cross Motorcycles will transfer UK distribution of Cagiva and MV Agusta motorcycles to Moto GB Ltd with effect from January 1.

The decision was taken in order to free up resources at Three Cross Imports division to concentrate on their successful range of Peugeot Scooters, recently expanded to include machines of up to 500cc, with key new model launches due in the new year.

Moto GB currently distributes Benelli motorcycles in the UK and Three Cross believes that the prestigious Cagiva and MV brands will sit comfortably alongside this Italian marque.

Glynn Fisher of Moto GB said: "We're passionate about Italian motorcycles and MV Agusta & Cagiva will dovetail perfectly with our existing Benelli operation. "We're very excited about this opportunity which will enable us to offer our customers more choice and will take our business to the next level."

Parts and warranty support will also be transferred to Moto GB, so owners will be assured of continuity of support.

Richard Davies, sales director at Three Cross, said: "Our relationship with the MV factory goes back over two decades and this has been a tough decision to make. However we will continue as an MV Agusta and Cagiva retail dealer at our Dorset-based Italian centre."

Moto GB can be contacted on 0870 8506525. For details contact Three Cross Motorcycles on 01202 823344 or go to www.mvagusta.co.uk.