- MotoBike, Kiev postponed to June 13-15
- MotoPassion, Belgrade, March 14-23
- InaBike, Jakarta, March 19-22
UKRAINE
The planned 10th annual MotoBike expo at the International Exhibition Center in Kiev, Ukraine, has been postponed by three months, for understandable reasons. Originally planned for March 14-16, the show is now slated for June 13-15.
Last year the show attracted some 30,000 visitors to see over 160 exhibitors, with many of the major OEs represented one way or another.
www.motobike-kiev.com
SLOVAKIA
The 14th annual MOTOCYKEL expo will be held at the Incheba Expo facility in the Slovakian capital Bratislava from March 13-16.
According to ACEM data the Slovakian market was worth some 3,355 total new PTW registrations in 2013, over 80 percent of which were motorcycles. Though the market has declined from a peak of 6,161 annual registrations in 2007, prior to that it had doubled in size in just three years.
Spread among a total population of 5.41m (4.3m of which are believed to be of riding age) it is reported that the total 'Bike Park' in Slovakia is some 68,063 total PTWs (2012).
Backed by the Slovakian automotive industry association (ZAP) and Slovakian Motorcyclists Federation (SMF), most of the major OEs are represented one way or another, with last year's show attracting some 51,000 visitors to see around 140 exhibitors in a 12,000 sqm show.
www.incheba.sk
SERBIA
The 8th annual International Motorcycle show at Belgrade, the Serbian capital, opens on March 14th and, according to the event website, runs through to March 23rd.
The organisers say that MotoPassion is a "specialised fair event, including manufacturers and importers of motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, ATVs, related industry, spare parts and equipment. In addition to this, this event affirms and promotes motorcycle racing". Exhibitors will include motorcycle and scooter manufacturers and importers, spare parts, equipment and accessory distributors and related industry, trade organisations, associations, clubs, media, etc.
www.sajam.rs
INDONESIA
The 4th annual joint motorcycle and bicycle Indonesia International Bike, Parts and accessories Exhibition is being staged at the JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia, from March 19-22.
The organisers say that "Indonesia is the largest country in Southeast Asia and the largest island country in the world. With an overall population of more than 240 million, there is a huge sales potential in this emerging market. Indonesia is also recognised as the largest economy in the ASEAN economic zone.
"Trends indicate that the Indonesian motorcycle market is growing very fast. According to industry observers, over the last three years the Indonesian motorcycle market increased at a yearly rate of 20%. The industry is prepared and ready for future growth. Indonesia is the world’s third largest motorcycle market after China and India. In total ASEAN zone terms, motorcycle growth will reach 10 million this year, with the largest percentage of that being in Indonesia".
www.inabike.net
This being the busiest time of the year for motorcycle shows, further selected upcoming international motorcycle industry events include:
Budapest Motorbike Festival, Hungary, March 22-24 (www.motorshow.hu)
Tokyo Motorcycle Show, Japan, March 28-30 (www.motorcycleshow.org)
Motorcycle Riga, Latvia, March 28-30 (www.bt1.lv)
Berliner Motorrad Tage (BMT), Germany, March 28-30 (www.messe-berlin.de)
ExpoMoto, Batalha, Portugal, April 3-6 (www.exposalao.pt)
Motorcycle Taiwan, April 9-12 (www.motorcycletaiwan.com.tw)
Moto Boom Fair, Celje, Slovenia, 10-13 April (www.ce-sejem.si)
MotoMadrid, Spain, April 11-13 (www.salonmotomadrid.com)
Bike-Austria, Tulln, Austria, April 11-13 (www.messe-tulln.at)
