Cycle Torque Jan/Feb 2017

NEWS TORQUE cycletorque.com.au JAN/FEB 2017 I 11
Melbourne Moto Expo hailed a success
APPROXIMATELY 18,500 motorcycle enthusiasts attended
the Melbourne Showgrounds for Moto Expo Melbourne 2016
proudly presented by Shannon’s Insurance.
The latest machines were revealed Friday morning with
media and visitors alike amongst the first in the country to
see a record number of new bikes on display in Australia.
Troy Bayliss, promoter of the event said, “It was a big
weekend showcasing the latest bikes, products and services
in Australia, accompanied by live motorcycle entertainment
and action for all ages.
“Highlights for me included seeing the children’s faces riding
bikes for the first time in the Yamaha Fun Bike area and the public’s reaction to bikes being unveiled
for the first time in the country.”
“We would like to thank the exhibitors, sponsors and most importantly the visitors who attended the
event.”
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries Chief Executive Tony Weber announced during the official
opening that the 2017 Sydney Motorcycle Show will head to the International Convention Centre (ICC),
Darling Harbour, next year.
Brands including Triumph, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia, Honda, Piaggio, BMW, Kawasaki, Yamaha,
Ducati, Indian, Can-Am, Victory, Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield and Benelli all released new model
motorcycles just weeks after their global launch at EICMA.
Many additional brands featured a large line-up of 2017 models released in the past few weeks
including Sherco, SWM, CF-Moto, Ural, Kymco along with new release of personal watercrafts from
Sea-Doo, Yamaha Marine & Kawasaki Marine.
The show also included special guests like American UFC Fighter Miesha Tate at the Harley-Davidson
display.
Showtime FMX, Lukey Luke, Dave McKenna and Epic Darren performed all weekend along with the
ALL4FMX Bag Jump team launching everything from postie bikes, scooters, mini-bikes, quads and
even Harley-Davidsons into the $50,000 air bag.
The Baylisstic Scramble (flat track race) presented by Motul, Pirelli, Ixon, UniFilter and Shannon’s
Insurance was a popular feature within the main arena.
The flat track finals featured legends such as Jason Crump and current all-stars with the three Waters
brothers claiming all positions on the podium with the largest share of the $4000 prize money being
awarded to Brodie Waters.
Supermotard demonstrations made its first appearance at Moto Expo Melbourne with a track
consisting of bitumen and gravel keeping all riders on the limit over the weekend.
While Australia’s strongest men competed in Multiple events including the Showtime FMX 16 Tonne
Truck Pull and Double Bike Lift.
Major door prizes included a trip for 2 to India with return flights from Melbourne to participate on
a 15-day Nevermind Adventure Motorcycle Tour, won by Grandfather and Grandson Chris & Lachie
Gertdz.
Second prize - a brand new Royal Enfield 350 Motorcycle was won by Russell Leggatt whom when
contacted replied with, “You have just made my day, we had a great time at the event and had already
planned to go to the next one”. n
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