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Preview: 2019 Toronto Spring Motorcycle Show

Apr 4, 2019

Summary
Exhibits include Used Bike Market, Classic Motorcycles, Barn Finds

Known as “The Big One by the Airport,” the 30th edition of the Toronto Spring Motorcycle Show runs this weekend at the International Centre. Officially kicking off the riding season, the show features hundreds of exhibitors across 300,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space.

Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a motorcycle, pick up some new gear or just immerse yourself in the motorcycle culture after a long, cold winter, the spring show offers something for everyone.

The autoTRADER.ca and Canada Moto Guide editorial staff are participating by handing out free swag and giving show attendees the opportunity to win a new GoPro Hero 7. The booth will also feature a custom 1993 Harley-Davison FLST Heritage Softail on display that is currently for sale here on autoTRADER.ca.

This year’s special attractions also include the autoTRADER.ca Used Bike Market, as well as appearances by Road Hammers front man Jason McCoy and International road racer Dan Kruger.

This year marks the 7th edition of the “Women in Motorcycling” exhibit, while the Barn Find display and competition returns for its second year. The 30th anniversary of the show also features a new element – the Biker Poetry Contest. Yes, you read that correctly.  

Classics on the Red Carpet will showcase a special collection representing a century of historic motorcycles. Special attractions include a 1922 Ner-A-Car; Norton 750 Landspeed Commando a Honda CR125M Flat Track Racer from the first year of production, along with the 1976 BMW R90S Daytona that won the first ever Daytona Superbike race.

Where:

International Centre Hall 1, 6900 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON

When:

Saturday, April 6th: 9am-9pm

Sunday, April 7th: 10am-5pm

Visit www.motorcyclespringshow.com for more info and to buy discounted tickets in advance.

 

 

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Fascinated by anything with an engine since he was old enough to walk, Dustin has been crafting automotive news, reviews, and travel content for over 14 years. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies and English from Wilfrid Laurier University and a post-graduate certificate in Broadcasting from Humber College. Dustin is a freelancer for AutoTrader and a doting cat dad.