Ten reasons to go to Motorcycle Live 2023

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Britain’s biggest motorcycle and scooter show, Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure Insurance, is only a few weeks away. Held at The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, Motorcycle Live takes place from November 18-26, 10am until 5pm, and is the place to be to enjoy all the very best two-wheeled entertainment. Need any more convincing? Here are ten reason why this year’s show is unmissable…

1. All the latest bikes will be on show

Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure Insurance will host all of the latest 2024-model motorcycles with stands from over 45 motorcycle manufacturers ready to tempt you into trading-up for the new year. So if you want to see the all-new BMW R1300GS in the flesh, Kawasaki’s revolutionary Ninja 7 Hybrid, the Ducati DesertX Rally, Triumph Speed and Scrambler 400 and many, many, more all under one roof – Motorcycle Live is the place to be.

2. Entertainment is guaranteed

The Black Horse Stage, which is located in the heart of the show, will be hosting interviews with riders (BSB day is Sunday November 19) and there will also be regular quizzes, interviews with two-wheeled celebrities, games and experts on hand to answer your riding/maintenance/racing questions. It’s the perfect place to stop, grab a bite to eat or quick drink, and just sit back and be entertained.

3. It’s not just new bikes on show

The National Motorcycle Museum is bringing a dazzling array of classic bikes to the show as part of the Classic Feature. Not only that, experts from the museum will be on hand to chat about the bikes on display. Why not pop over and test their knowledge? And if you want to visit the museum itself, which has over 1000 machines on display and is located just a stone’s throw from the NEC, visitors to Motorcycle Live can get a half-price ticket. Check out the link on www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

4. There is a whole day dedicated to champions!

Saturday November 25 at Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure Insurance is dedicated to celebrating two-wheeled FIM World Champions from a multitude of disciplines. Stars such as Carl Fogarty, James Toseland, Jonathan Rea and Dave Thorpe are all set to be interviewed by James Whitham on the Black Horse Stage. Get your autograph book ready, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

5. There are lots of bikes to try out – for free!

The Test Ride Zone is back for 2023, giving riders the chance to try out new road bikes from a selection of leading manufacturers for free. And if you fancy trying a bit of off-road riding, Experience Adventure is an indoor adventure skills course designed to introduce riders to adventure riding on a dedicated off-road course, while there is also an Electric Test Ride Zone full of electric two-wheelers for you to sample. Best of all, you don’t even need to take your kit, everything you require to ride the demo bikes will be supplied for free.

Bookings are only taken at the show for the Test Ride events, so get there early to secure a place, some have licence requirements so remember to take your licence.

6. No licence? You can ride a bike for the first time

The MCIA TryRide in association with MCN offers free motorcycle lessons with a professional instructor to anyone aged 14 or over with all the kit you need supplied for free. Could this be your first steps to a full motorcycle licence?

7. You can get some great deals

The show is packed full of trade stands with everything from paddocks stands to helmets, riding garments, intercoms, bike covers and custom-made earplugs on sale. There are lots of great deals to be had, so why not get your 2024 riding kit sorted ready to start the year on a high or treat your bike to some bolt-on goodies?

8. You could win a new bike

Kawasaki Motors UK are giving away a brand-new £8699 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR and £250 Kawasaki Insurance policy voucher at Motorcycle Live in a free-to-enter competition. There has to be a lucky winner – could it be you?

9. It’s free to park your bike

The Honda Bike Park offers free, secure, undercover bike parking (subject to availability) with kit storage in an adjacent cloakroom costing just £2 per item. Follow the signs to the Honda Bike Park on arrival to take advantage of this great cost-saving reason to ride your bike to Motorcycle Live.

10. You can still book online and save money

Booking your advance ticket and taking advantage of the early-bird promotion offer couldn’t be easier. Just go to www.motorcyclelive.co.uk and click the ‘Book Tickets’ link to secure your advance tickets. Tickets cost £23 for an Adult or £28 if you want to include a Zerofit thermal bobble hat worth £20 with your ticket. Advance Child tickets (aged 6-18, accompanied by an adult) are £2.50 with children under the age of five free and not requiring a ticket. All advance tickets have a £2 booking fee per order. Once the show starts, adult tickets cost £31 on the door (£28.30 plus a £2 transaction fee online) with Children £2.50 (under five free). The show opens at 10am every day and runs until 5pm and is on November 18-26 at the NEC, Birmingham.

Motorcycle Live 2023 – Let’s go!!!