AIMExpo 2026 A Success

Cycle News Staff | January 12, 2026

North America’s largest motorcycle and powersports trade show ran its course at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, January 7-9.

AIMExpo 2026 at Anaheim Convention Center.
It was a packed house for all three days at the AIMExpo at the Anaheim Convention Center.

The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) is North America’s top powersports trade show, showcasing the latest motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides and e-power vehicles, along with parts, accessories and related business services. It is the leading event in the powersports industry that brings together, engages and inspires our dedicated community of brands, distributors, media, dealers, enthusiasts and leaders through networking, training, education and the exchange of best practices.

AIMExpo 2026 crowd
The show used up every inch of the convention’s giant floor, showcasing the latest in powersports machines, accessories, gear, parts and services.
AIMExpo 2026
Open only to dealers and industry professionals, AIMExpo is North America’s powersports trade show that supports and helps grow the powersports industry.

The show used up every inch of the convention’s giant floor, showcasing the latest in powersports machines, accessories, gear, parts and services. Many of the top OEMs were present, including Suzuki, Piaggio, Moto Morini, Triumph, KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, BRP, Honda, Yamaha, Beta, Norton, Vanderhall and many product companies, such as SBS Brakes, Alpinestars, Denago, Rabaconda, GBrakes, Euro Grip, Cardo, Brembo and RFN USA, to name a few.

Norton Motorcycles at AIMExpo 2026
Norton showed off its new line of motorcycles for the U.S. market.
Suzuki at AIMExpo 2026
Suzuki has been a long-time supporter of the AIMExpo.

One of the biggest highlights was Norton’s return. The company is bringing back its presence in the U.S. market with four new models, three of which were shown at AlMExpo. U.S. sales for the Manx R, Manx, Atlas and Atlas GT are expected to start later this year.

The event was held just around the corner from the opening round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at Angel Stadium. Friday concluded with one of the week’s most anticipated moments: the A1 VIP Track Walk, presented in partnership with Feld and Angel Stadium. Attendees were given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to one of the most iconic venues in motorsports, experiencing the track up close ahead of the opening round of the 2026 Supercross season.

Malcolm Stewart at AIMExpo 2026
A few celebrities, like Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Malcolm Stewart, stopped by and signed some autographs.
AIMExpo 2026 Anaheim 1 SX track walk
The show concluded with a track walk of the Anaheim 1 Supercross.

As successful as this year’s AIMExpo was in Anaheim, the show will be changing location for next year. The 2027 AIMExpo will be held in Orlando, Florida, March 3-5.

Check out our video below (or click HERE), showcasing some of the new products we saw at the show. CN

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