Comments on: Motorcycle Show 2009

By: Matthew

Matthew — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:19:01 +0000

I was really disappointed by the lack of gear manufacturers. The only ones I saw were a few helmet booths and the fieldsheer booth. Otherwise everything was tri-state area retailers.

By: James

James — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:55:51 +0000

Finally got around to posting some of my pics from the show – http://www.flickr.com/photos/jjriders/sets/72157613006069237/

Corny and crowded as it was, I still had a good time. It was definitely nice to be able to get some kind of feel for a lot of bikes at once, even if some were on rear or center stands. I was also surprised to see Royal Enfield there, and their booth left me wanting one.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:41:17 +0000

Not all the “sit-able” bikes were on rear-stands. Most of them were not. However, it would have been nice if KTM had had a few which were not locked down. Comparing the 1200 GS to the KTM Adventure was pretty difficult.

The bikes did feel light, but I suspect that was because they were all empty of fluids.

Not many (if any!) discounts at the show. Certainly not at the big booths. (Eg.: Gerbing.)

There were a couple exhibits: Cafe racers, Japanese bikes, etc. Those were pretty nice.