Although the U.S. has no shortage of major car shows, there aren’t nearly as many industry-lead motorcycle ones. But there’s at least one: the International Motorcycle Show. It’s been touring the U.S. for over 40 years, letting people sit on brand-new bikes and ogle wild custom creations. However, that time is coming to an end.
Two Harley-Davidson concept motorcycles at the 2019 Progressive International Motorcycle Show | Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Last year, IMS went outdoors both to address COVID-19 concerns and give attendees more test-ride opportunities. And not just riding motorcycles, but e-bikes and ATVs, too. Judging by what I saw when I attended the 2021 Chicago stop, I’d say the IMS Outdoors format was a rousing success. Unfortunately, although the outdoor Progressive International Motorcycle Show format was supposed to return in 2022, the tour just got canceled. And its future is still uncertain.
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Keyword: International Motorcycle Show Tour Calls It Quits After 40 Years