Best in show

Highlights from the Calgary motorcycle show

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From Honda and Yamaha to Harley-Davidson and the more exotic Ducati, all the major motorcycle manufacturers had their new bikes on display. — Eddy Bell photo

The Motorcycle Show hit Calgary, Alberta, on Friday, January 9, 2015, with a motorcade of new bikes from all the major brands in the business. The show, which ran until Sunday afternoon, also featured the latest gadgets and gizmos on the market—plus riding gear and all the apparel you could ever want or need.

The star of the show was probably the Ninja H2. Fresh off the assembly line, Kawasaki’s new supercharged supersport bike made its Canadian debut in Calgary, causing many a showgoer to stop and take a closer look. 

The Ninja H2 is the street model and the Ninja H2R is the racetrack-only version of Kawasaki’s new supersport motorcycle. — Eddy Bell photo

Everyone’s got a favourite bike, though, and for you, it may not be a 200-horsepower supersport. So that’s why we brought back a collection of photos for you to look at. Let us know which bike you like the best and why in the comments section at the bottom. 

In addition to all the eye candy, attendees at the motorcycle show in Calgary could watch an extreme show, featuring motocross freestyle riders and motorcycle stunt riders. — Eddy Bell photo

The Polaris Slingshot, a three-wheeled motorcycle or what some call a two-seater reverse trike, certainly turned some heads at the show. — Eddy Bell photo

BMW had its flagship luxury performance bike—the K1600 GL Exclusive—on display. — Phil Budiselich photo

This is what happens when snowmobilers and motorcyclists start talking—the Timbersled snowbike. — Phil Budiselich photo

As promised, Ducati brought back its popular Scrambler for 2015, and the result is what the company is calling a “contemporary icon.” — Eddy Bell photo

The futuristic NM4 from Honda also made an appearance. — Eddy Bell photo

Harley-Davidson had its new electric bike, the Livewire, at the motorcycle show in Calgary. — Eddy Bell photo

If you missed it, don’t be too discouraged; this wasn’t your last chance to see all the 2015 bikes in one place. There are five more stops on The Motorcycle Show circuit. For dates and locations, see the website


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