The crowd gawks at the Buell 1125R.

Crowds, Motorcycles, and Sunshine

2007 International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo Presented by Toyota

KTM Racer: The KTM display featured this lovely racerThe 2007 International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo featured the expected assortment of motorcycle manufacturers, accessory vendors, and crowds. Manufacturers large and small were in attendance, presenting their latest offerings to an eager crowd.

The weather was superb compared to past years' events; event organizers claim over 41,000 in attendance - the motorcycle parking lots were full all weekend.

Close-up: Dwight prepares for a macro shot on a BMW K1200R at the 2007 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo.These events are offer a good opportunity to try out bikes and accessories from many manufacturers in one place - motorcycles, helmets, jackets, gloves, you name it. Some manufacturers had other product lines on display: personal watercraft, generators, and the like. Whatever your interest in motorcycling, it's a great opportunity to immerse yourself in motorcycle and motorsports technology.

Here's a long shot view of the Kawasaki floor display at the 2007 Cycle World IMS in San Mateo, California

Dwight takes a moment to answer questions for one of the BMW workers at the 2007 International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo, California.

A guy and his gal trying out a Yamaha R1 at the 2007 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo

A couple takes advantage of the opportunity to try out a Yamaha R1 at Yamaha's display at the 2007 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo.

Natalie and Tyler pose at the NorthStar Moto Tours display at the show.

Rear view of the redesigned 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.

2008 Harley-Davidson FXCW Rocker with Vivid Black Deluxe paint.

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail FXCW Rocker was very popular.