So... I went to the MCN Motorcycle Show (or "The Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show" as it has been advertised) at London's ExCel centre on the 7th of February 2010.
I have never been to a motorcycle show in the UK before, so it was a new experience for me. The show was fantastic and very well organized, with most of the major manufacturers present. The only exception was Suzuki and I was a bit sad about it as I wanted to check up close the new Suzuki Gladius SFV650K9.
Oh well... I didn't let that ruin my mood at all. The full list of the manufacturers present include:
- Kawasaki
- Triumph
- Ducati
- Victory
- Yamaha
- Vespa
- Piaggio
- Norton
- Aprilia
- BMW
- Derbi
- Gilera
- Harley Davidson
- Honda
- Motto Guzzi
In addition to all the new models that the aforementioned manufacturers had to present, there were a lot of exhibitors with amazing bargains for clothing and various motorcycle accessories. My mate got a brake disk for his bike at 70% discount. He also grabbed a pair of trousers, a helmet and a jacket. He saved a total of more than £250 from the retail price.
I also grabbed the opportunity of course and treated myself a HJC FS-10 Infinity blue helmet for just £80. I don't own a bike yet, but I am starting to buying my gear and when I have bought everything I need, I will get one. You can see my new helmet below:
There was also a FREE Live Action Arena, but it was packed and didn't get a chance to see it properly. The few stunts that I did manage to see though were great.
As you can understand most of the new models from the manufacturers were there. I have uploaded a few photos of the bikes and a few other with me on some bikes.
Me on the Kawasaki Z750
Me on the new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Me on the Ducati Monster 696
Me on the new BMW S 1000 RR
Me on the new Honda CB600F Hornet
Me on the new Honda CBF 125
This is the bike that I will be getting soon !!!
Now a few photos of the bikes. Below there are a few photos of the new BMW S 1000 RR:
And a few other photos that I took at the MCN show:
Overall, I really enjoyed the MCN show and I will definitely go again next year. My only complaint is about the food. Too expensive and the quality was not that great. 2 burgers for me and my mate with 2 sodas a bit more than 20 quid seems overpriced to me.
Yet again, we didn't go there for the food, so all in all, a great experience. We spent 4-5 hours there with my mate, and to be honest, we could spend another 5 easily!!! I am really looking forward for next year's show!
Can't wait to start riding!!!
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