MOTORCYLE MANIA TAKES OVER ROCK FINANCIAL SHOWPLACE FOR
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:19 am
MOTORCYLE MANIA TAKES OVER ROCK FINANCIAL SHOWPLACE FOR
CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW® PRESENTED BY TOYOTA
World’s Tallest and Smallest Ride-on Motorcycles, Stunt Show, a $250,000 Custom Cruiser and More
Novi, MI – The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show® presented by Toyota is hitting the road for its 26th year and coming to Novi Friday, January 5 through Sunday, January 7, at the Rock Financial Showplace. On display will be hundreds of 2007-model street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers and ATVs from more than 17 manufacturers. This motorcycle extravaganza will be bigger and better than ever with a number of newly added features including an expanded motorcycle stunt show, interactive Welcome Center for new riders, bigger display areas for all industry segments – such as custom sportbikes, cruisers, ATVs, motocross and exciting entertainment.
“We are excited to be bringing the International Motorcycle Show to Novi again,” said Show Director Jeff D’Entremont. “We have created expanded showcases with awesome displays for the ATV/outdoor, cruiser, custom sportbike and motocross enthusiast, as well as unique features such as the world’s fastest, smallest and tallest motorcycles, BOSS ‘Ball of Steel’ Stunt Show and a $250,000 Star custom cruiser to really wow the crowds.”
Following is a detailed description of all the amazing features coming to Novi January 5-7:
· “Big Toe” and “Little Toe” – Come see the world’s first ever “monster” bike and the world’s smallest bike, all the way from Sweden! “Big Toe,” the world’s tallest ride-on motorcycle, is a custom, one-of-a-kind bike that spans 15 feet in length and 7 feet tall. Equipped with a 300 hp Jaguar V12 engine, this monster motorcycle can reach top speeds of 60 mph! Its smaller counterpart, “Small Toe,” is the world’s smallest motorcycle, with a front wheel diameter of .62 inch and a rear wheel diameter of .86 inch, a seat height of 2.55 inches and weighing only 2.4 pounds – and it’s still ride-able. While this micro-machine can only go slightly over one mph, it was ridden for a distance of more than 30 feet to qualify it for the Guinness Book of World Records in 2003. These are two jaw-dropping bikes that you won’t see anywhere else in the world! The display is courtesy of CTEK™, the developer and designer of a unique series of compact and flexible battery chargers for all lead-acid batteries.
· BOSS Stunt Show – Featuring Brandon and Preston Landers, the BOSS Stunt show team will thrill fans daily with high-flying, gravity-defying motorcycle stunts. This all-new freestyle show will feature motorcycle riders performing inside the famous Ball of Steel, synchronized stunts, back flips, wheelies and more.
· World’s Fastest Motorcycle on Tour – The BUB #7 Streamliner, which recently broke the land-speed racing world record at the FIM/AMA Sports – International Motorcycle Speed Trials, will be traveling with the show for attendees to get an up close look at this record breaking machine. Piloting Denis Manning’s BUB Streamliner, rider Chris Carr broke the land speed record, registering 354.832 mph on the down run and 346.939 on the return for an average of 350.884 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats (Utah) in early September.
· Debut of $250,000 Custom Star Cruiser – “Nehmesis,” a $250,000 award-winning Star motorcycle custom chopper designed and built by Broward Motorsports/BMS Choppers’ Owner Sam Nehme will be on display for the first time ever since receiving first place in the Custom Radical category at the 2006 Biketoberfest Rats Hole competition and also Best of Show at the Boardwalk Show in Daytona Beach. This was the first time ever a metric (Japanese) bike beat out the American bikes to win this coveted award. The bike has to be seen to be believed, it is full of firsts – no kickstand; full air suspension (front and rear) that raise the bike to a riding level and park the bike on the frame; largest rear motorcycle tire ever – 360 mm; gold and chrome plating; a custom frame with no supporting down tubes along with a single sided front or rear swingarm holding the wheels and tires; and the list goes on. Nehmesis was built in six months as part of the Metric Revolution Motorcycle Build Off set to air on ESPN2 in April 2007.
· Custom Bike Builders – Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-Off veteran Matt Hotch of Matt Hotch Designs will greet fans, sign autographs, sell his cool clothing and talk customs with attendees.
· Motocross America – ‘The Tour’ – New this year is the Motocross America Tour, which in conjunction with the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, will trace the evolution of motocross in the United States with period bikes, images and apparel, showing the growth and technological evolution of this ever-so popular sport over the years. Motocross legends such as Decoster, Hannah, Bailey and McGrath will be depicted in the display along with championship-winning dirt bikes.
· ATV/Outdoor Feature – The increasingly popular ATV market will have its very own feature this year where ATV and outdoor riders will find the latest in ATV buildups, aftermarket parts and accessories from leading manufacturers and more.
· Big Twin Customs and “People’s Choice Award” – Back by popular demand, this display will be dedicated to a collection of some of the hottest one-of-a-kind custom bikes from around the country. These are some of the most unique bikes ever built and surely some of the coolest you have ever seen! A “People’s Choice Award” will be given
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to the best bike at each show as voted on by attendees, with an overall “Best of Show” awarded at season’s end.
· Custom Sportbike and “People’s Choice Award” – One-of-a-kind, tricked-out custom sportbikes will take center stage in the Custom Sportbike display. This emerging art form of bikes customized with eclectic paint jobs, chrome, stretched swingarms, huge tires, nitros and superchargers is sure to capture audiences all over the country. Each display will feature creations from local builders and attendees are invited to vote for their favorite bike, with the winning bike taking home the “People’s Choice Award” at each show. In addition to the individual show awards, fans can log on to the show Web site, www.motorcycleshows.com and vote for their favorite overall bike from all 13 shows.
· New Welcome Center – Advanstar’s new Welcome Center will be home to a plethora of information for new riders and those looking to get into the sport. The center will also house show information, including floor plans, exhibitor lists, product giveaways and more.
For the 14th consecutive year, Cycle World, the nation’s most popular motorcycle magazine, will be the title sponsor for the series and leading manufacturer Toyota will return for the ninth year as presenting sponsor. Progressive Motorcycle Insurance and Sony will once again be the official product sponsor for the shows. The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® presented by Toyota is fueled by Advanstar and is the world’s largest motorcycle show series. The show will be open to the public Friday, January 5 through Sunday, January 7, at the Rock Financial Showplace, located at 46100 Grand River Avenue. Show hours are Friday, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $13 for adults (12 and older) and $5 for children 6 to 11. For more information call 800/331-5706 or visit www.motorcycleshows.com.
CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW® PRESENTED BY TOYOTA
World’s Tallest and Smallest Ride-on Motorcycles, Stunt Show, a $250,000 Custom Cruiser and More
Novi, MI – The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show® presented by Toyota is hitting the road for its 26th year and coming to Novi Friday, January 5 through Sunday, January 7, at the Rock Financial Showplace. On display will be hundreds of 2007-model street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers and ATVs from more than 17 manufacturers. This motorcycle extravaganza will be bigger and better than ever with a number of newly added features including an expanded motorcycle stunt show, interactive Welcome Center for new riders, bigger display areas for all industry segments – such as custom sportbikes, cruisers, ATVs, motocross and exciting entertainment.
“We are excited to be bringing the International Motorcycle Show to Novi again,” said Show Director Jeff D’Entremont. “We have created expanded showcases with awesome displays for the ATV/outdoor, cruiser, custom sportbike and motocross enthusiast, as well as unique features such as the world’s fastest, smallest and tallest motorcycles, BOSS ‘Ball of Steel’ Stunt Show and a $250,000 Star custom cruiser to really wow the crowds.”
Following is a detailed description of all the amazing features coming to Novi January 5-7:
· “Big Toe” and “Little Toe” – Come see the world’s first ever “monster” bike and the world’s smallest bike, all the way from Sweden! “Big Toe,” the world’s tallest ride-on motorcycle, is a custom, one-of-a-kind bike that spans 15 feet in length and 7 feet tall. Equipped with a 300 hp Jaguar V12 engine, this monster motorcycle can reach top speeds of 60 mph! Its smaller counterpart, “Small Toe,” is the world’s smallest motorcycle, with a front wheel diameter of .62 inch and a rear wheel diameter of .86 inch, a seat height of 2.55 inches and weighing only 2.4 pounds – and it’s still ride-able. While this micro-machine can only go slightly over one mph, it was ridden for a distance of more than 30 feet to qualify it for the Guinness Book of World Records in 2003. These are two jaw-dropping bikes that you won’t see anywhere else in the world! The display is courtesy of CTEK™, the developer and designer of a unique series of compact and flexible battery chargers for all lead-acid batteries.
· BOSS Stunt Show – Featuring Brandon and Preston Landers, the BOSS Stunt show team will thrill fans daily with high-flying, gravity-defying motorcycle stunts. This all-new freestyle show will feature motorcycle riders performing inside the famous Ball of Steel, synchronized stunts, back flips, wheelies and more.
· World’s Fastest Motorcycle on Tour – The BUB #7 Streamliner, which recently broke the land-speed racing world record at the FIM/AMA Sports – International Motorcycle Speed Trials, will be traveling with the show for attendees to get an up close look at this record breaking machine. Piloting Denis Manning’s BUB Streamliner, rider Chris Carr broke the land speed record, registering 354.832 mph on the down run and 346.939 on the return for an average of 350.884 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats (Utah) in early September.
· Debut of $250,000 Custom Star Cruiser – “Nehmesis,” a $250,000 award-winning Star motorcycle custom chopper designed and built by Broward Motorsports/BMS Choppers’ Owner Sam Nehme will be on display for the first time ever since receiving first place in the Custom Radical category at the 2006 Biketoberfest Rats Hole competition and also Best of Show at the Boardwalk Show in Daytona Beach. This was the first time ever a metric (Japanese) bike beat out the American bikes to win this coveted award. The bike has to be seen to be believed, it is full of firsts – no kickstand; full air suspension (front and rear) that raise the bike to a riding level and park the bike on the frame; largest rear motorcycle tire ever – 360 mm; gold and chrome plating; a custom frame with no supporting down tubes along with a single sided front or rear swingarm holding the wheels and tires; and the list goes on. Nehmesis was built in six months as part of the Metric Revolution Motorcycle Build Off set to air on ESPN2 in April 2007.
· Custom Bike Builders – Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-Off veteran Matt Hotch of Matt Hotch Designs will greet fans, sign autographs, sell his cool clothing and talk customs with attendees.
· Motocross America – ‘The Tour’ – New this year is the Motocross America Tour, which in conjunction with the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, will trace the evolution of motocross in the United States with period bikes, images and apparel, showing the growth and technological evolution of this ever-so popular sport over the years. Motocross legends such as Decoster, Hannah, Bailey and McGrath will be depicted in the display along with championship-winning dirt bikes.
· ATV/Outdoor Feature – The increasingly popular ATV market will have its very own feature this year where ATV and outdoor riders will find the latest in ATV buildups, aftermarket parts and accessories from leading manufacturers and more.
· Big Twin Customs and “People’s Choice Award” – Back by popular demand, this display will be dedicated to a collection of some of the hottest one-of-a-kind custom bikes from around the country. These are some of the most unique bikes ever built and surely some of the coolest you have ever seen! A “People’s Choice Award” will be given
-more-
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to the best bike at each show as voted on by attendees, with an overall “Best of Show” awarded at season’s end.
· Custom Sportbike and “People’s Choice Award” – One-of-a-kind, tricked-out custom sportbikes will take center stage in the Custom Sportbike display. This emerging art form of bikes customized with eclectic paint jobs, chrome, stretched swingarms, huge tires, nitros and superchargers is sure to capture audiences all over the country. Each display will feature creations from local builders and attendees are invited to vote for their favorite bike, with the winning bike taking home the “People’s Choice Award” at each show. In addition to the individual show awards, fans can log on to the show Web site, www.motorcycleshows.com and vote for their favorite overall bike from all 13 shows.
· New Welcome Center – Advanstar’s new Welcome Center will be home to a plethora of information for new riders and those looking to get into the sport. The center will also house show information, including floor plans, exhibitor lists, product giveaways and more.
For the 14th consecutive year, Cycle World, the nation’s most popular motorcycle magazine, will be the title sponsor for the series and leading manufacturer Toyota will return for the ninth year as presenting sponsor. Progressive Motorcycle Insurance and Sony will once again be the official product sponsor for the shows. The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® presented by Toyota is fueled by Advanstar and is the world’s largest motorcycle show series. The show will be open to the public Friday, January 5 through Sunday, January 7, at the Rock Financial Showplace, located at 46100 Grand River Avenue. Show hours are Friday, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $13 for adults (12 and older) and $5 for children 6 to 11. For more information call 800/331-5706 or visit www.motorcycleshows.com.