HIS pedal power on two wheels has earned him an Olympic gold medal — but Jason Kenny also has a love for horsepower.

The champion cyclist has just purchased a new green 2016 Kawasaki Z1000SX motorbike, the second high powered motorbike he has bought from Bolton Motorcycles in Ivy Road, off Chorley Old Road, run by general manager Jonathan Hughes.

Jason, who is preparing to compete in next summer's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, said he chose the bike after researching it online.

He said: “I decided it was time for a change of bike as my trusty BMW was due for it’s first MOT and out of warranty — that’s how I justified it to myself anyway!

"After reading 37,000 reviews online while away racing, I decided on the Z1000SX. It seemed to tick all the boxes for me.

"After a couple of emails to Bolton motorcycles it was organised for when I got back in the UK. Easy as that, top service as always from from those guys.

“I’ve done a couple of hundred miles on the bike now and it’s getting better everyday. I’m absolutely over the moon with it, a real pleasure to ride. I’ve got the first service just booked and Jonathan knows I want a track bike after Rio 2016, so he’s lending me a Kawasaki ZX636 to have a bit of fun on, I can’t wait."

The bike, which is priced at nearly £10,000, is Kawasaki's number one best selling bike in the UK.

Mr Hughes, the general manager of Bolton Motorcycles, said: “It’s always a pleasure when Jason comes into the dealership for a catch up. Jason has added the Z1000SX to the Royal Enfield bike which he also loves to ride.

"Thanks again for your business and good luck for next year and hopefully Rio.”

Craig Watson, UK sales manager for Kawasaki UK, added: “We’re really pleased that Jason chose the Z1000SX — and with the new upgrades on the 2016 model, it’s great timing for him to buy one.

"We’ve invited him to join us for one of the British Superbike rounds to see the guys in action and introduce him to our race teams. Maybe after Rio, we can get him on track day!”