This years show is being held at the NEC ( as always ) A few snipets i found of interest to bikes.
I am taking the lady on Monday 31st October for a look. Anyone else going ? ( taking the car, the credit card and a trailer !! )
THE ALL-NEW INTERACTIVE 2005 INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE AND SCOOTER SHOW IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE SUN - A BIKER’S DREAM COME TRUE!
03/08/2005
The most groundbreaking International Motorcycle and Scooter Show ever staged at the Birmingham NEC will take place this year on its new dates of 28th October to 6th November. This year’s show, which takes place in association with the UK’s biggest tabloid newspaper and new bike show title sponsor The Sun, will play host to the biggest ever launch of new bikes in the UK. More exhibitors than ever before are expected to showcase their latest models to the UK market. The show itself has also been completely revamped to include many new interactive features where veteran bikers, absolute beginners and even children as young as five can take to the latest 2-wheelers for the first time for FREE!
Whether you prefer the unpredictability of the off road biking experience, the pure pleasure of the open road on your dream bike, or the heart-pumping rush of motorcycle racing, this year's show will give you the chance to have a go. But it's not just about hard-core bikers - scooter commuters or those just interested to have a look will have plenty to keep them busy. Both young and old will also find something to have a go on at the show this year, but visitors will need to show a valid UK driving licence before trying some of the free features, and must pass an alcohol breathalyser test.
Managing Director of MCI Exhibitions, Finlay McAllan, commented: "Last year's show was a fantastic success with over 166,000 visitors but 2005 promises to surpass it in every way. The show has always been a given in many bikers' diaries but I really would advise anyone with an interest to come down this year. Young and old, experienced and novices will have the chance to try out many more features whilst the biggest collection of the very best bikes in the world will be unveiled for the first time in the UK. Whatever you do don't forget to bring your biking licence if you want to ride the big bikes or you will miss out! "
Tickets for the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in association with The Sun are now on sale and the public can take advantage of the fantastic advance prices for both adult (£13) and family tickets (£30). All other tickets are also available in advance either by booking online at
www.motorcycleshow.co.uk or over the phone on 0870 732 2005. Standard ticket prices are £15 for adults, £13 for students, £5 for senior citizens and children between eleven and sixteen, and £35 for a family ticket. Children under the age of eleven are admitted for free
YAMAHA TO SPONSOR ‘TRY-A-SUPERMOTO’ FEATURE AT THE 2005 INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE AND SCOOTER SHOW IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE SUN
10/08/2005
Motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha is to sponsor one of the most exciting features to appear at the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show this year at the Birmingham NEC. The ‘Yamaha Supermoto’ feature will take place on a specially designed track within the NEC and will offer visitors with a full motorcycle licence the chance to experience the most advanced Yamaha supermoto bikes around with guidance and advice from Andy Ibbott and his team of experts.
The ‘Supermoto’ feature returns to the show in 2005 with Yamaha, following its phenomenal success in 2004. It is expected that there will be high demand for the extremely popular feature which once again can be tried entirely for free, they will even provide you with all the necessary kit! Visitors who wish to have a go must book in with the Yamaha Supermoto School upon arrival at the show – no pre-booking will be accepted.
The Yamaha Supermoto Feature is just one of many interactive features to appear at this year’s show which promises to be the most exciting and adrenalin-fuelled ever. Visitors can take advantage of the full array of show features including the ‘Bike Ride Out’ and ‘Off Road Experience’, for more information please log on to
www.motorcycleshow.co.uk.
For racing fans !
INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE AND SCOOTER SHOW IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE SUN TO PLAY HOST TO PRESTIGIOUS BRITISH SUPERBIKE AWARDS
06/10/2005
The cream of British motorcycling talent will gather at the 2005 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show in association with The Sun, when the Birmingham NEC plays host to the prestigious British Superbike Awards at 1pm on Tuesday 1st November. The awards, which include the crowning of the new Bennetts British Superbike Champion rider and manufacturer, will be hosted by BBC racing commentator Steve Parrish on the Blackhorse Stage within the MCN Race Paddock, and are open to all visitors to the show.
This fantastic latest addition to the Show line-up will be an incredible opportunity for race fans to relive the drama and excitement of a memorable BSB season through the eyes of the men who made it happen. Dramatic video footage will accompany the crowning of all of the 2005 British Champions live on stage, in what is the official climax to the 2005 race season. With the final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship taking place on 9th October at Brands Hatch, the race is on between Gregorio Lavilla on his Airwaves Ducati and Ryuichi Kiyonari on the HM Plant Honda for the coveted Riders Championship.
As well as the presentation of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship trophies, several other highly prestigious awards will also be handed out at the BSB Awards ceremony, including:
The Bennetts British Superbike Cup - for Independent Riders
The Steve Hislop Trophy for the Best Young Rider of 2005 - as judged by John Reynolds and Niall Mackenzie
The Virgin Mobile Cup - with the winner receiving a year's factory Yamaha Superbike contract
The Metabo British Supersport Championship and Cup
The Metzeler Racetec National Superstock Championship and Cup
The British 125GP Championship
The ACU 125 Academy Cup
The addition of the BSB Awards further strengthens the line-up for this year's Show and adds to the already impressive list of motor sport features and personalities that will be present at the Birmingham NEC. On the final weekend of the show (November 5th and 6th) British Eurosport will be broadcasting its coverage of the Valencia MotoGP directly onto the giant screen on the Blackhorse Stage. In addition the MCN Race Paddock will this year feature the World Superbike Championship winning team - Alstare Corona Suzuki, the World Supersport Championship winning team - Winston Ten Kate, and the Motul Oils Truck that lubed the MotoGP Gauloises Yamaha bike of Valentino Rossi.
And for those who have girlfriends recently loving biking !!!
Click the link for list of ALL the vendors !!
Discounts are a plenty if you look
http://www.motorcycleshow.co.uk/cgi...xhibition_id=27Enjoy.