Everything you need to know about the London Motorcycle Show 2018

Make sure to check out the free live-action show, says David Williams

The annual London Motorcycle Show is roaring back into London this month, with 24 of the world’s leading manufacturers showcasing the very latest 2018 machines.

Staged at the ExCeL Centre from February 16 – 18, visitors will also be able to see a brand new live action display, exotic customs and racing memorabilia, including a special display of nine of the most influential MotoGP machines in history and TT legend John McGuinness’ first appearance as a Norton rider.

Covering every format of biking, motorcycle manufacturers helping celebrate the show include Aprilia, BMW, Brough, CCM, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Herald, Honda, Husqvarna, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, Llexeter, Moto Corsa, Moto Morini, MP3, Mutt Motorcycles, Norton, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Vespa, Yamaha and Zero Motorcycles.

British manufacturer Triumph will be using the event to give the Street Triple S and RS machines their first worldwide public viewing, as well as giving fans a rare treat by firing up their future Moto2 machine in a daily explosion of noise.

Fresh from announcing his recent signing to ride the Norton SG7 at the 2018 Isle of Man TT, 23-time winner, John McGuinness, is opening his own pub for the weekend where he’ll be pulling pints, meeting fans and chatting about his incredible career and his recent move to the iconic British manufacturer.

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Alongside the latest 2018 machines, on Saturday 17th Coys of Kensington will be returning to host an auction that will see rare machines going under the hammer, including Brad Pitt’s custom Triumph Bonneville. Visitors will also be able to see over 30 of the best cafe racers, trackers, scramblers and bobbers from across Europe alongside exquisitely restored machines in the new Barn Finds feature as well as meet some of the most intrepid explorers at the Adventure Village.

Taking over the centre of the show will be the all-new free live action show; Michelin Thunderdrome. Reviving the spirit of the boardtrack racers of the 1900s, the display will see former I’m A Celebrity winner and Superbike Champion Carl Fogarty return to the track to go head-to-head with the likes of Neil Hodgson, Chris Walker, Ruben Xaus, James Whitham and current British Superbike stars Richard Cooper, Lee Jackson and Tom and Tim Neave in a high-speed race around 45 degree banked corners.

For the first time, race fans will be able to see nine of the most successful machines in MotoGP history in the Michelin Grand Prix Icons Paddock. With seven title-winning machines, the display spans 38 years of racing. The full collection includes Barry Sheene’s 1979 Suzuki XR27, Freddie Spencer’s 1983 Honda RS500, Wayne Rainey’s 1992 Yamaha YZR500 OWE0, Kevin Schwantz’s 1994 Suzuki RGV500 XR84, Kenny Roberts Jr’s 2000 Suzuki RGV500 XRB0, Loris Capirossi’s 2003 Ducati Desmosedici, Valentino Rossi’s 2003 Honda RC211V and 2004 Yamaha YZF-M1 and Marc Marquez’s 2017 Honda RC213V.

Visit mcnmotorcycleshow.com for more information.

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