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It’s that time of year again. Time to hop on the train, head to New York and spend hours gawking at new motorcycle models and commiserating with familiar faces at the annual Progressive International Motorcycle Show at the Javits Center.
It’s the place to check out the latest offerings from the world’s manufacturers as well as the models who help show them off.
This year’;s IMS is set for Dec. 12-14 – that’s next weekend – and details of what’s planned are now out.
A dozen manufacturers will display bikes: BMW, Can-Am, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, Star, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha.
In the retail area known as The Marketplace, there will be numerous vendors with well-known names: Arai, Bell, Dunlop-Goodyear, HJC, K&N, Mustang Seats, Shoei, Tourmaster-Cortech, Twisted Throttle, Vance & Hines and Yuasa.
Back for a fifth year will be the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Competition, which showcases exotic creations in several classes, including Freestyle, Retro Mod and Mod Custom. They’re sprinkled over the show floor like gems on a beach.
New this year will a stunt show starring the No Limit Extreme Entertainment Team, starring Jason Britten. And, as always, there will be vintage bike displays.
Hours for the IMS are 1 to 9 p.m. Dec. 12 (Friday), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 13 (Saturday) and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 14 (Sunday). Admission is $18 for adults and $6 for children 6-12.
The IMS plans a press day on Dec. 11 and RIDE-CT / RIDE-New England will be there, so expect a report here as well as posts on the website’s Facebook page and Twitter feed before the doors to the show even open. The accompanying pictures are from the IMS in 2013 and 2012.
– By Bud Wilkinson
Just heard back… There will be NO FREE motorcycle parking this year.
Have not heard, but have sent an email to the IMS organizers to find out. Will let you know when I hear back.
Do you know if there will be free motorcycle parking like last year?
If you get tickets online there is an option for a promo code.
A helpful tip for readers would be to google search for a discount code for the show. I did and saved 20% on four tickets (savings total of $14.40).
I found codes such as jpcycles15 or ducatti15 or hog15