Cycle News Staff | October 18, 2016
AIMExpo 2016 officially got underway on Thursday from Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center, highlighted by major global and North American debuts from many of the world’s most renowned manufacturers.
Here are the highlights of the first three days:
Longtime exhibitors like Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha were accompanied by first year OEM participants KTM and Piaggio Group for a memorable opening day.
2016 AIMExpo Day 01 Video Highlights:
2016 AIMExpo Day 02 Highlights:
Global and North American Debuts Continue During Day 2 at AIMExpo 2016 as Gear Companies Grab Spotlight
AIMExpo 2016 continued on Friday with the second trade day that was highlighted by even more global and North American debuts. Many of the most innovative and renowned gear companies introduced the newest protective wear coming to the marketplace, giving attendees a chance to learn about the latest technologies in the continued efforts to keep riders safe.
Netherlands based REV’IT’s stylish, urban friendly riding gear and high performance adventure gear made it one of the most popular introductions at AIMExpo, where it hosted the North American debut of its upcoming Spring 2017 collection. The lineup features cutting-edge adventure gear, city ready fabric and leather jackets, high quality protective denim and pants, and a multitude of footwear for virtually any need.
Some of the product highlights are the Sand 3 adventure jacket, the Sand Urban jacket, Alpha RF trousers, and Marshall WR boots. The Swiss Army Knife-like features of the 100% waterproof Sand 3 jacket make it an ideal choice for riders in search of a true adventure, while the Sand Urban takes many of the features of its adventure counterpart applied to a more urban-friendly environment. The Alpha chino looks like a conventional pair of casual pants, but is equipped with protection and is composed of award-winning material that can withstand tears and abrasion. The Marshall boots are water resistant, with built-in protection for the toe and ankle, packaged in an everyday look.
The entire Spring collection will be available in 2017.
REV’IT Website
Click HERE to see highlights of the REV’IT Spring 2017 Collection
Scorpion’s Covert Helmet made an impression in its debut. The versatile 3-in-1 road helmet features distinctly bold and aggressive styling that makes it aesthetically appealing, but where the brand new helmet really makes its mark is in its multi functionality.
The Covert’s radical design is made to work with any bike. The base half helmet is the foundation, with a built-in drop-down sunvisor. A rear comfort sleeve turns the Covert into a 3/4 open face helmet. Capping it all off is a front mask that brings the Covert full circle as a full mask.
At the core of the unique versatility of the Covert is high quality head protection from its DOT-approved, advanced LG Polycarbonate shell and dual density EPS. The helmet starts at an MSRP of $209.95.
Scorpion Website
Click HERE to see more about the Scorpion Covert Helmet
Bates Footwear‘s strong relationship with the U.S Armed Forces was showcased as part of the global debut of its PowerSports line for 2017. A pair of “Made in America” boots are Berry Compliant, in accordance with the Berry Amendment, meaning 100% of the materials used to make each boot was sourced and made in the U.S.
Each boot style, the Freedom and Bomber, deliver performance, protection, and all day comfort, whether on or off the bike. Both boots feature an embossed American flag, which is positioned in accordance to how it would look when going into battle, five stars to represent each branch of the military, and red well thread that connects the sole and upper of the shoe is in honor of the sacrifices made by military veterans.
The entire PowerSports lineup will be available later this year.
Bates Footwear Website
To see the highlights of the Bates 2017 PowerSports Lineup, click HERE
iXS, a Swiss-based manufacturer of motorcycle gear, protective gear, and sportswear for all motorcyclists, showcased its newest lineup of riding gear at AIMExpo. Headlining this collection was the brand’s GORE-TEX fitted series of adventure gear.
The iXS GORE-TEX lineup includes the Nemoy and Saragossa jacket and pant set. The Nemoy is highly breathable and waterproof, designed for extreme riding conditions. The rugged outer layer is accompanied by a pair of additional liners for warmth and comfort, complemented by an innovative airflow system that regulates internal temperature. The Nemoy has an MSRP of $669.
The Saragossa is designed to take on anything, built for the most rigorous conditions of extreme adventure riding. Like the Nemoy, it’s also waterproof and features dual layers with exceptional ventilation, prepared to handle the most extreme journeys in comfort. The Saragossa has an MSRP of $539.
iXS Website
Click HERE to see more about the iXS jackets.
Sidi boots hosted the North American debut of its Crossfire 3 SRS, the third generation of the marketplace’s most technical off-road boot. The newest edition features an ankle pivot system, created to limit hyper-extension, as well as an upgraded SR sole system, with a more cupped and thicker design, extending the boot’s lifespan. It also has an adjustable calf system for a better fit for riders with large calves and also to accommodate knee-brace systems. The Sidi Crossfire 3 SRS has an MSRP of $595.
Sidi Website
Click HERE to see more about the Sidi Crossfire 3 SRS
While the exhibitor floor remained busy throughout the day, so did the rooms hosting the Powersports DEALER Seminars @ AIMExpo. The comprehensive, dealer-focused educational program provided 32 interactive and instructive sessions across five tracks at no cost to attendees, and focused on the most crucial business needs of any dealer.
Friday concluded the trade days at AIMExpo 2016. Thousands of consumers will converge on the exhibitor floor and AIMExpo Outdoors! throughout the weekend with a chance to see the latest products for themselves, meet industry celebrities, and, of course, demo new bikes, side-by-sides, and ATVs.
2016 AIMExpo Day 03 Video Highlights: