London’s Excel exhibition centre at Docklands will play host to the Dark Side of Japan as Yamaha brings its new models to the MCN London Motorcycle Show 14-16 February. In addition, the popular ‘Revolution’ show will feature the 2013 Macau GP winner and new FFX Yamaha Team BSB rider Ian Hutchinson. ??Yamaha claims that “not since the original YZF-R1 in 1998” has there been such a stir over a new bike – in this case a range of bikes: the MT-09, MT-09 SR and the MT-07 – marketed as a chance for riders to “discover their darker side”.
?Yamaha will also be displaying a number of its Sport Heritage models designed to feed the imagination and offer inspiration, including the classic new XV950, the original and retro SR400 and an all-carbon VMAX. ??The Milwaukee Yamaha British Superbike Championship-contending YZF-R1 will also be on display for show-goers to examine close up.
Meanwhile, Kawasaki will have its three new models on display – plus James Hillier’s TT-bound Bournemouth Kawasaki Superbike. Two other special machines will feature – a J300 scooter wrapped as a GBmoto BSB paddock bike is the top prize in the countrywide Kawasaki Winners Weekend taking place in dealerships in late March, plus the UK-only Ninja ZX-10R World Champion Edition.
Featuring Kawasaki Racing Team graphics, both have been signed by the current World Superbike Champion.
Additionally, the stand will play host to a number of star guests over the three-day show, the highlight of which will be the official UK unveiling of the Paul Bird Motorsport British Superbike team and its new livery on 14 February.
Shakey Byrne and Stuart Easton will attend on the opening day of the show and Chris Walker will be on the stand for all three days promoting his Kawasaki-equipped race school and motocross practice track.
Full details of the exhibition are available at www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com