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NEW YORK – It’s time once again to jump in the car, hop on the train or both and head to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The annual Progressive International Motorcycle Show is this weekend. The IMS features new models from manufacturers, a vintage display, a marketplace for gear and dozens of vendors.
Housekeeping first: Hours are from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $20 for adults. Kids 11 and under get in for free.
Among the manufacturers set to show off new models are BMW, Can-Am, Ducati, EBR, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, KTM, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Victory and Yamaha. (Among the makers not having company displays at the IMS are Aprilia, Husqvarna, Moto Guzzi, and Triumph.)
EBR plans to show off its new Black Lightening model. Victory, meanwhile, will have winners from its “Operation Octane” custom build contest; the Octane being the brand’s newest model and based on the “Combustion” concept (pictured below) shown at last year’s show.
There will be local representation at the IMS. The new Vanguard brand from Brooklyn will be debuting its new roadster model, while MAX BMW, which has four stores in New York and New England, will be rebuilding a 1961 BMW R69S.
Getting greater prominence this year will be a display of vintage bikes, while shows and presenters on the Progressive Stage will be broadcast live on Facebook.
The Yamaha Champions Riding School will do “Ride Like A Champion” demos at 4:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. The Metal Mulisha Fitz Army Stunt Show will perform at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, at 11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Speaking at 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday will be champion motorcycle drag racer Rickey Gadson.
The full stage schedule may be found here.
Scattered around the IMS will be entries in the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show.
Returning will be the Progressive Parlor where a haircut, shave and beard/mustache trim, a shoe or boot shine, or a manicure may be obtained in Flo’s Chop Shop. The Inked Tattoo Parlor will also be doing temporary airbrush tattoos.
RIDE-CT & RIDE-NewEngland will be at the show on Friday and will be posting stories. Hope to see you there!
(Pictures are from 2015 IMS.)
