Eye Opener
As we slide into the winter solstice, a bonus to this time of year is that tradeshow season has virtually come to an end – at least for most of us. Our biggest event in North America, AIMExpo 2016, is now in the books. It is the last show in Orlando (for now), and the
AIMExpo Championship of the Americas Crowns Four Class Winners and People’s Choice Recipient
A total of 40 entries from 32 builders were spread across four classes of competition at the annual Championship of the Americas, with Jordan Dickinson, Bryan Fuller, Adam Karns, and Jesse Spade each earning first-place honors for their respective builds.
INTERMOT 2016 Breaks Records for Premiers, Exhibitors and Visitors
INTERMOT in Cologne, Germany last week broke all records to-date for its show performance. The international business and event trade fair for motorcycles and scooters presented around 40 premiers of the vehicle manufacturers.
Schuberth R2 Full-Face Helmet
Schuberth has reinvented the classic full-face helmet with the new R2 – a full-face helmet for the biking majority. Unveiled at INTERMOT in Cologne, the new R2 combines modern design with an innovative communication system and convincing detailed solutions.
Executive Interview with Ingo Riedeberger, INTERMOT’s Project Manager
We sat down with Ingo Riedeberger, Project Manager for INTERMOT. Ingo is essentially the head of show and all that goes on inside the Koelnmesse center biannually in early October. MPN: From a U.S. perspective, many in the industry previously viewed INTERMOT as a European market show. Do you think that perception has changed? IR:
INTERMOT-MPN Welcome VIP Guests for Breakfast and Trade Day Tours
On Wednesday, during INTERMOT’s reserved day exclusively for industry professionals and dealers, the MPN team and show executives welcomed VIP guests for a breakfast meeting. INTERMOT and Motorcycle & Powersports News teamed up this year to offer an exclusive VIP package for INTERMOT 2016. Dealers and industry professionals who registered on MPN‘s website won an all-access pass, which included exclusive tours and
INTERMOT 2016 Kicks Off With Exhibitor Participation Up 17 Percent
Norbert Barthle, Parlimentary Secretary of Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, began the joint press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 4 for INTERMOT/Koelnmesse and the IVM (German Motorcycle Industry Association) by saying that in Germany, every 400 Euro comes from those who work in or are associated with the motorcycle industry. Therefore it is important
Nearly 100 Bikes Entered in AMD World Championship at INTERMOT Customized
With nearly 100 custom bikes entered, registration is now closed for the 12th AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. The AMD World Championship is regarded as the premier international Custom Motorcycle design and engineering competition in the world and a premier showcase for motorcycle craftsmanship and innovation. This year it is being staged as the main feature
MPN Team Lands in Germany to Cover ‘INTERMOT LIVE’
The Motorcycle & Powersports News (MPN) team has landed in Germany to begin preparations for INTERMOT 2016. As the official publisher of the exclusive INTERMOT Live newsletter, MPN will be producing newsletters from the show floor at the Koelnmesse Center in Cologne, Germany. The newsletters will be distributed simultaneously over the next three days to MPN’s digital subscribers
INTERMOT is Just One Week Away
In no time at all the international motorcycle industry and motorcycle fans from all over the world will be meeting up in Cologne for INTERMOT 2016. Numerous world premieres from manufacturers of motorcycles, scooters, E-scooters and E-bikes promise a veritable wealth of innovations.
Honda Launches Global Communications Website for Selected 2017 Motorcycle Models
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the launching of Honda Moto 2017, a global communications website to promote selected 2017 motorcycle models slated for future release.
Tough Stuff H-D of Konz/Trier
Towns often become established around points of commerce such as a general store or petrol station. But a Harley-Davidson dealership? That’s a far less common basis. Yet in the town of Konz in the southwest part of Germany, the presence of Tough Stuff Harley-Davidson started a trend that developed into a commercial center, helping the entire area prosper.
Mondiale del Motociclismo
The Motorcycle World Comes To Milan [dropcap]S[/dropcap]ince 1914, the EICMA show in Milan has been the Mecca of the motorcycle industry. Originally known as the Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori the show celebrated its 100th anniversary and changed its name to Esposizione Mondiale del Motociclismo a couple of years ago since the focus is
INTERMOT Introduces Custom Bike Showcase and Other New Features for 2016
The international custom building scene has been integrated into INTERMOT 2016 as a standalone “show-within-a-show” format under the name “INTERMOT customized,” that will be presented on a special stage. In addition to the many custom V-twins, a new wave of cafe racers and other modern adaptations will also be showcased. Exhibitors in the Customized show will include BMW, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Triumph, Yamaha and
INTERMOT and MPN To Offer Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes VIP Package to Dealers
INTERMOT and Motorcycle & Powersports News have teamed up to offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes package for INTERMOT 2016 held in Cologne, Germany, in October. Dealers and industry professionals are eligible to win an all-access pass to exclusive media events, factory tours, city tours, VIP lounges and more. Join the MPN team at the show and see all of the OEM unveilings
Those Vintage Days are Here Again
AMA’s Vintage Motorcycle Days attracts all kinds, from the newbie enthusiast to the seasoned, hardcore, vintage bike afficianado… and there are plenty of industry folks in between.
