The biggest names in the industry are playing host to London motorcycle enthusiasts as top manufacturers reveal their latest machinery - and riding gear – at ExCeL, from February 16 – 18.
Leading manufacturers showcasing new bikes at the London Motorcycle Show include Triumph, Suzuki, BMW, CF Moto, Harley-Davidson, BSA, Kawasaki, Kymco, Royal Enfield, Yamaha and Norton.
Yamaha highlights include the XSR900 GP and Ténéré 700 Extreme, while BMW’s lineup will include the C400X, F800GS and F900GS, the R1300GS and the stylish R1250RS sports tourer. Suzuki will be showcasing the 25th anniversary of the Hayabusa, while insurer Devitt has a 60-bike display celebrating the 40th anniversary of the National Motorcycle Museum. Titled ‘A Celebration of Innovation’, the collection will feature machines from the pioneer era, through the world-beating British bikes of the 1960s and beyond.
One of the major draws for fans this year is the long list of star hosts attending the show. To name but a few, the lineup includes 23-time Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness, fastest road racer on the planet, TT lap record holder and British Superbike rider Peter Hickman, as well as current and former British Superbike stars Glenn Irwin and James Witham.
Another of the show's star attractions is Long Way Round's Charley Boorman, who will be running an ‘Adventure Base Camp.’ Sitting alongside the modified BMW R115GS he rode in the original TV series, Charley will be talking about his adventures, how they started and what he’s up to now. A cast of experienced motorcycle adventurers will join him on stage to offer insights into planning, preparation and overcoming challenges on the road, for those interested in launching their own expeditions.
Ticket holders attending on Friday February 16 will be entered into a free prize draw, giving 10 winners a VIP experience with 2023 World Championship contender Jorge Martin. It is a fans-only chance to see him in the UK, outside of the British MotoGP at Silverstone in August.
Live-action show Extreme Enduro will debut with a fast-paced head-to-head motorcycle race that will put some of the UK’s top off-road riders through their paces. Competitors will be going flat out over a treacherous obstacle course in a test of skill, agility and daring.
Also debuting this year is Henry Cole’s Ready to Ride Workshop. Presenting fascinating talks, unique bikes and live restorations, Cole will be joined by engineers Allen Millyard and Guy Willison alongside maintenance and customising experts from The Machine Shop.
Honda UK is bringing its full 2024 test fleet to the show for the first time, allowing show-goers to try new models over a mix of urban roads and dual carriageways. Among the line-up are the new CRF1100 Africa Twin Adventure Sports, CRF1100 Africa Twin, NX500, XL750 Transalp, the GL1800 Gold Wing and CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP.
Motorsport fans can watch two-time British champion and Eurosport commentator James Whitham interview John McGuinness at the MCN World of Bikes Stage. There will be a live Q&A session with Jorge Martin, and the MCN road test team will share their verdicts on 2024’s latest bikes - and what gear riders should be using.
More information on the London Motorcycle Show can be found at www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com