Visit to EICMA in Milan
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 7:34 pm
Folks,
I've just returned from Milan where I went with a couple of mates to visit the EICMA motorbike show. I would guestimate that it's about 3 times larger than the Birmingham show and all manufacturers you have ever heard of are there along with a load probably have never heard of. It spans 6 show halls at the Rho Fiera exhibition ground, plus some outside areas with test rides and a huge motocross stadium. We started walking around at 10:30 in the morning and finished the 6th hall at 19:30. Lots to see. There was one half of one hall which had stands selling gloves/helmets/clothing, but the rest of the halls were rammed with interesting motorcycle stuff. A cheap return flight with BA booked 2 months in advance was about £70 and I found a decent hotel in Chinatown for £60 per night, so not too pricy for a couple of days entertainment.
We had a great time wandering around and would highly recommend planning to visit next year. Here are some pictures I took, for your viewing pleasure:
A hybrid electric/petrol bike prototype:
The new Hardly Ableson electric bike, the Livewire:
It was an R1100S once...
Fat bloke on a small bike:
MV Augusta Superveloce:
New Suzuki Katana sprinkled with Yoshimura bits and pieces:
The new Triumph Scrambler 1200 launched at the show
2 more Triumph Scrambler 1200s:
The new Indian FT1200 flat tracker:
an old Citroēn motorbike next to a 2CV
A Royal Enfield bobber design concept from the side:
...and rear:
Can you spot the motorcycle in this picture?
An electric motorcycle concept with LCD monitor "wing mirrors" and a weird brake light:
A BMW R1200RS on the Wunderlich stand with a paint job that's almost as nice as mine:
MV Augusta Dragster:
...from the rear:
...and the front:
More to come.
I've just returned from Milan where I went with a couple of mates to visit the EICMA motorbike show. I would guestimate that it's about 3 times larger than the Birmingham show and all manufacturers you have ever heard of are there along with a load probably have never heard of. It spans 6 show halls at the Rho Fiera exhibition ground, plus some outside areas with test rides and a huge motocross stadium. We started walking around at 10:30 in the morning and finished the 6th hall at 19:30. Lots to see. There was one half of one hall which had stands selling gloves/helmets/clothing, but the rest of the halls were rammed with interesting motorcycle stuff. A cheap return flight with BA booked 2 months in advance was about £70 and I found a decent hotel in Chinatown for £60 per night, so not too pricy for a couple of days entertainment.
We had a great time wandering around and would highly recommend planning to visit next year. Here are some pictures I took, for your viewing pleasure:
A hybrid electric/petrol bike prototype:
The new Hardly Ableson electric bike, the Livewire:
It was an R1100S once...
Fat bloke on a small bike:
MV Augusta Superveloce:
New Suzuki Katana sprinkled with Yoshimura bits and pieces:
The new Triumph Scrambler 1200 launched at the show
2 more Triumph Scrambler 1200s:
The new Indian FT1200 flat tracker:
an old Citroēn motorbike next to a 2CV
A Royal Enfield bobber design concept from the side:
...and rear:
Can you spot the motorcycle in this picture?
An electric motorcycle concept with LCD monitor "wing mirrors" and a weird brake light:
A BMW R1200RS on the Wunderlich stand with a paint job that's almost as nice as mine:
MV Augusta Dragster:
...from the rear:
...and the front:
More to come.