The show this year was the first I'd been to in a while but it was definitely one of the better ones I remember and it was even hosted in Spokane's new convention center.
This is definitely not the biggest show, it is Spokane after all, so all the booths were from local retailers and dealers, no manufacturer booths here. I've still yet to see the new Yamaha VMax eye to eye, so I was a bit disappointed at its no-show. There were others not present but I'll save the griping.
First bike to get me into the snapping pictures was the new HD Iron 883 Sportster. Just a great looking blacked out bike.
The XB12Ss is a bike I've been seriously looking at. Its just different in everyway.
Then of course the Firebolt. not as cool as the previous Lightening IMO.
Another HD new comer, the XR1200. Not the only XR I saw at the show though!
First time seeing the B-King in person. Its a fat bike with an even bigger.....
...backside
Here's something a little different. The HP2 with moto tires
If you haven't seen the HP2 in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvVMX-QfvTY
The ultimate in adventure touring, the R1200GS Adventure. Gives you 8 gallons to travel with.
The rockstar if there ever was one in the BMW family, K1200R
Heading down south from Germany is Austria's heavy hitter, the RC8.
I was told the seat is angled so sharply because riders were sliding off the back due to the extreme G force during acceleration.
You know, just for fun. (http://2moto.com/)
Brothers in crime. The Duke and 950SM
Reminds me alot of the Buell 1125CR, or vis-versa; the Benelli TNT. The custom exhaust is from a local mfg. called HardRock Motorsports. I hear they are sweet on sound.
2Fast performance riding school had their knee down machine on display
The other XR at the show. The infamous XR750. Dealer said he could set me up with one if I brought in 25 grand...and he could prep it just like this champion winning flat-tracker for another 20k.
The newest in the Buell lineup, both with the new 145hp Helicon motor. 1125CR and 1125R
Local news was there
Ahh, much better. Yoshi pipes are a much needed diet
Old Yamaha ready to race....well, almost.
IMGX Wraps showing off their skills
The KTM model that won the Paris-Dakar a month ago
There was plenty of other vintage bikes as well, take this "revolutionary" HD.
Overall, Great show, Great bikes, and lots of Great people to talk to.
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