Mike Acton
WRITTEN BY MIKE ACTON
PICTURES BY MIKE ACTON
Motorcycles are not a big part of The SEMA Show although there are a number of bikes on display strategically in booths. However, the market for motorcycle parts and accessories is valued at $6Bn annually1 and there is just as much passion among motorcycle customizers as there is in hot rod builders, classic car restoration experts, and custom vehicle fabricators. For those attending SEMA who are also interested in motorcycle customization, the really unique and bizarre bikes being displayed illustrate cross-over applications, or the manufacturer is drawing attention to their motorcycle line as well.
The American International Motorcycle Expo, or AIMExpo is a better representation of the motorcycle industry due to its focus. But the SEMA Show, being the #2 largest trade show in the United States, attracts all the major paint and bodywork vendors, tool manufacturers, shop management software vendors, rod end and bolt companies, and tire manufacturers from all over the world. Anyone in the restoration or customization business needs to attend SEMA to keep up with industry trends that apply to all street and off highway vehicles.
This collection of photos represent some of the motorcycles on display this week at SEMA 2016.
1Source: IBISWorld 2016 Industry Report
“Southern Arizona’s Ultimate Offroad Facility,” MC Motorsports Park will once again host Dirt Riot Endurance Racing this Saturday, May 6th. Dirt Riot Endurance Racing includes the professional rock racing classes and “everyman” classes for those who want to bring their personal rig out and compete.
All festivities during the UTV World Championship including the Pit Crew Challenge, Kick Off Party, Tech & Contingency, and all four races are FREE to spectators and their families. Get all the spectator details, schedule of events, Google map to Laughlin, a city map to the event, and other important information HERE on Off-Road Spectator.
Off-Road Expo is expanding to meet the growing demands of our off-road community with this past weekend’s Off-Road Expo Arizona Spring Edition sponsored by the City of Scottsdale. Plenty of off-road gear and tech was on hand, plus amazing extreme vehicles from all off-highway sports.
Congratulations to all Dirt Riot Southwest Series Round 1 competitors. Seven classes, roughly 6-miles of course, and tons of action in the most beautiful desert landscape of Congress, Arizona.
Off-Road Spectator is proud to announce the launch of our own YouTube video channel to share videos of the best and the worst drivers in off-road racing.
