Cycle World International Motorcycle Show

2008 Cycle World IMS in San Mateo, California

The late December weather was absolutely beautiful - brilliant blue skies, crisp air.

KTM kid: A future KTM rider tries out one of the junior KTM dirt bikes.
KTM kid: A future KTM rider tries out one of the junior KTM dirt bikes.
We were on the lookout for evidence of the recent economic downturn; Harley-Davidson was the only major vendor without a floor display (we found out later that H-D missed the show due to a scheduling conflict). BMW had a much smaller display this year. Despite H-D's absence, visitors were able to take unguided test rides on the new Harley-Davidson XR1200. Click here to continue...

Checking out the Buell 1125R at the 2007 Cycle World IMS in San Mateo, California

Checking out the Buell 1125R at the 2007 Cycle World IMS in San Mateo, California

The crowd gawks at the Buell 1125R.

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2007 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
2495 S. Delaware St
San Mateo, CA, 94403
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2007 Cycle World IMS

Crowds, Motorcycles, and Sunshine

2007 International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo Presented by Toyota

KTM Racer: The KTM display featured this lovely racer
KTM Racer: The KTM display featured this lovely racer
The 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.
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. Click here to continue...

Kawasaki Personal Watercraft at the 2007 Cycle World IMS in San Mateo, California

Kawasaki Personal Watercraft at the 2007 Cycle World IMS in San Mateo, California

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

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2007 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
2495 S. Delaware St
San Mateo, CA, 94403
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2007 IMS San Mateo BMW Motorrad Girl (III)

2007 IMS San Mateo BMW Motorrad Girl (III)

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

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2007 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
2495 S. Delaware St
San Mateo, CA, 94403
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Trying one on for size at the 2007 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo - Yamaha R1

Trying one on for size at the 2007 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo - Yamaha R1

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

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2007 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
2495 South Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA, 94403
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