INTERMOT in Cologne broke all records to-date and excelled with a perfect performance. The international leading business and event trade fair for motorcycles and scooters presented a firework of innovations with around 40 premieres of the vehicle manufacturers.

With an attendance of over 220,000 visitors from 95 countries, considerably more biker fans poured into the Cologne fair grounds than ever before. “INTERMOT 2016 was a mega event with outstanding results,” said Gerald Böse, President and Chief Executive Officer of Koelnmesse. “We have heralded in a new era with new concepts and especially with the integration of the customizing world, underpinned by individuality, emotionality and enthusiasm.

“INTERMOT 2016 was also a total success for Reiner Brendicke, Managing Director of the IVM: “The excellent attendance result, for example with more trade visitors from Italy, proves that the industry is innovative and future-oriented. The industry has put the trends of the era into practice with new models and concepts – towards more individuality and alternatives for young beginners.

Katharina C. Hamma, Chief Operating Office of Koelnmesse said in his statement, “The high number of premieres and the worldwide media response, particularly in the online and viral media underline the significance of INTERMOT as the most important meeting point of the motorcycle community. The industry and the scene always meet up at the most important spot and that is Cologne for the motorcycle world.

1,133 companies from 40 countries took part at INTERMOT 2016, 67 percent of whom came from abroad. INTERMOT 2016 set a new record – with the best weekend in the history of INTERMOT.

News Source: Press Release