The EICMA show in Milan, Italy is the world’s biggest and most important motorcycle exhibition. It’s where manufacturers reveal the latest concepts and new motorcycles from every genre: standards, scramblers, cruisers, sportbikes, tourers and dual sports.
EICMA is also where custom bike builders throw the wraps off their latest cafe racers, bobbers and choppers. Visitors can also browse new aftermarket parts, tuning products and apparel.
In Europe, the motorcycle industry is booming. Sales rose over 7% in the first half of 2018 compared to the previous year, and Germany was the standout country with a rise of over 10%. Europe’s biggest motorcycle market by sheer volume is Italy though, with 130,000 bikes sold in six months. Fittingly, Italy is also…
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The motorcycle industry has had its fair share of doomsayers this year, but the EICMA show in Milan was full of fireworks. There were concepts aplenty—led by the Indian FTR1200 tracker, the Honda CB4 Interceptor and the Moto Guzzi V85. But the production bikes were just as good, and that’s what we’re focusing on now.…
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In Milan, the huge EICMA show is finally winding down. It’s the world’s most influential motorcycle showcase, and a barometer for the state of the industry. This year, the giant halls were chock-a-block with new bike launches from all sectors of the market. Ducati showed the 1299 Superleggera for folks who like to wear one-piece…
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As the giant EICMA 2015 motorcycle show closes its doors, we’re getting the feeling that manufacturers are shifting their focus. Everyone’s scrambling (see what we did there?) for a share of the modern-retro scene. They’re designing bikes that blend modern tech with classic aesthetics and timeless sensibilities. That means motorcycles with neutral styling, more options…
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