A nice warm motor to ward off the deep freeze

Saturday, February 21, 2015 -10 am – 9 pm

Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 10 am – 5 pm

The Toronto Motorcycle Show is the annual manufacturer show happening this snowy weekend at the Direct Energy Centre, otherwise known as the big glass building at the (CNE). Park underground to stay warm.

Harley Davidson

Highlights include a dyno ride on Harley's Project Livewire electric motorcycle. I wouldn't describe the sound as a rocket roar to the moon.

Check out the video below to see @Alex on the Livewire and to hear the electric 'roar' for yourself. At least the neighbours won't be complaining the vacuum is too loud 🙂

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Finally, Harley Davidson is also showing the Street series both 500s and 750s are on show. I absolutely want to ride the 500.

Ducati

The new 2015 Ducati Scrambler is out on display and you can sit on the new 1299 Panigale Superquadro, that's 205hp I'll not get up to.

Honda

Honda hits two major milestones, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the iconic Gold Wing and the building of their 300-millionth motorcycle since they began production in 1949. New models include the Jetsons-scooter-style 2015 NM4 with automatic clutch (aka Dual Clutch). Personally, I'm looking forward to riding the almost new, CBR300 myself.

Kawasaki

The all new Ninja H2R is on display and according to @Alex, its the fastest motorcycle you'll never ride. Gentlemen, I wouldn't know what to do with all that power between my legs.

Some photos via http://rlauferblog.com/

Other features include: Sex on wheels from Yamaha, Triumph, Aprilia and KTM. New cleaned up models from BMW. Engine upgrades for Indian and a Fly 150 from Piaggio.

For more about what's going on today and tomorrow check out the website or the show Facebook page. Have a great show.