The latest machines will be on display at the London Motorcycle Show
(Picture: Handout)The London Motorcycle Show is roaring back to London’s Docklands, from February 11 - 13 for a celebration of two-wheeled fun and freedom.
Show-goers will be able to see the latest machinery on offer from some of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers, including BMW, CCM, Ducati, Honda, Indian Motorcycle, Kawasaki, Langen Motorcycles, Lexmoto, Suzuki, Triumph and Yamaha. The latest motorcycle clothing and protective gear will be on show too.
This year’s show - after last year’s was cancelled at the height of the pandemic – claims to be better than ever, with a rich diversity of talent, machinery and entertainment.
One of the main draws will be a special tribute to motorsport icon Valentino Rossi. After 26 seasons competing in Grand Prix racing, the Italian legend’s illustrious career came to a close in November. The show will be celebrating his achievements by flying in six of his championship-winning machines, including his four MotoGP Yamahas from 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009, as well as his two 125cc and 250cc Aprilias from the 1997 and 1999 seasons.
Thrills
A key show highlight will be the live action racing, in which road racing legends John McGuinness and Peter Hickman go head-to-head as they battle to be crowned the ‘MCN King of the Roads’.... on 125cc bikes, racing around an exciting indoor 150-metre flat track, allowing show-goers a close-up of the thrills and spills.
Joining the racers will be some of the UK’s brightest talent, including former GP rider Danny Webb, TT rider Dom Herbertson and National Superstock Champions Chrissy Rouse and Tom Neave. Taking over the centre of the show, the free races will feature fun wheel-to wheel action aimed at keeping visitors on the edge of their seats.
For lovers of older machinery, a classic bike auction will be held by Silverstone Auctions, with more than 100 rare bikes going under the hammer on Saturday February 12.
Adventure
Riders looking to escape further afield this year should head to the Travel and Adventure stage, which will host regular chats with some of the most intrepid motorcycle explorers, who will be sharing invaluable tips and advice, based on their own experiences.
Included in the line-up are Bruce Smart, sharing tales of his epic global adventure on a sports bike, Robert Hughes on how to prep your adventure bike for off-roading, Nick Sanders talking about motorcycling around the world more times than there are days in the week, and MCN Sports Editor Michael Guy outlining the new adventure bikes expected for 2022.
Other ‘adventure’ guests include Vanessa Ruck on her overseas motorcycle forays, Simon Weir on touring Europe, Tiffany Coates on ‘Motorcycle Travel and the art of self-preservation’, Fern Hume looking at ‘fly ride’ ideas in far-off locations, with other speakers lined up too.
