26th Annual IMS Includes 13 Cities
The 26th annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows (IMS) presented by Toyota will kick-off its 13-city nationwide series November 3, 2006.
Organizer Advanstar Communications says more than 15 manufacturers plan to show 2007-model street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers and ATVs as well as concepts, vintage bikes and more.
Tour attendance last year was up 11 percent to approximately 583,000 people. Brands on display included Aprilia, Buell, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta, Piaggio, Suzuki, Ural, Vespa, Victory and Yamaha.
“This year’s series will prove to be bigger and better than ever before as we include expanded showcases for the core enthusiast as well as those new to the sport,” said Show Director Jeff D’Entremont. “The popular Big Twin Customs display will return and new for this year we’ve added special areas for the ATV, custom sportbike and the dirt/off-road enthusiasts as well.”
The 2006-2007 IMS Schedule:
November 3-5, Cardinals Stadium Phoenix, Ariz.
November 10-12, Reliant Center, Houston, Texas
November 17-19, Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas
December 1-3, Qwest Field & Event Center, Seattle, Wash.
December 8-10, Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, Calif.
December 15-17, San Mateo County Expo Center, San Mateo, Calif.
January 5-7, Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Mich.
January 12-14, Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
January 19-21, Jacob K. Javits Center New York, N.Y.
January 26-28, IX Center Cleveland, Ohio
February 2-4, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minn.
February 9-11, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, Ill.
February 23-25, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga.
