the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building in Hall 10, which has been the mega event of the customising scene for more than ten years, was staged under the INTERMOT Cologne banner for the first time in 2014. 70 customisers from 22 countries with 81 bikes took part in the world championship. This area is becoming ever more relevant in the industry and among motorcyclists. The presence of the industry's top players at the INTERMOT Cologne appealed to new customer groups. With the added bonus of the Ace Cafe London's Glass Bench, where bikes are customised live on site to their owners' wishes, customising fans got their money's worth.

Higher, faster, further

INTERMOT Cologne offered motorcycle fans impressive stunt shows, top notch freestyle MX and action galore in the Dragstar Race, Globe of Speed or in the team trial show. What's more, the weather god must be a motorcyclist: thousands of visitors flooded into INTERMOT's outdoor areas in brilliant sunshine and late summer temperatures. Two-wheeler fans used the opportunity to test the latest machines and models and their own riding skills on one of the ten test ride tracks. This enabled INTERMOT Cologne to post a record result well in excess of 25,000 test rides. There was something for every taste and desired speed, from the moto cross bike for kids, via quads, Touring Enduros and road machines of all classes to e-scooters and pedelecs. Touring and sport featured as topics on the special show areas. For vintage model fans as well INTERMOT Cologne had a lot to offer with Yamaha's anniversary stand and the “50 Years of the Motorcycle Fair in Cologne” anniversary areas.

e-motion: Sustainable in Motion –

Once again Hall 5.2 offered a comprehensive market overview on the subject of electromobility. The interest in e-scooters and pedelecs was undiminished again this year and reflects the societal trend towards alternative mobility. The electro-circuit was split for the first time this year, offering pedelec and e-scooter riders the best conditions for their respective needs.

The figures for INTERMOT Cologne 2014:In 2016 INTERMOT Cologne will be held from 5-9 October.


For 90 years, Koelnmesse has been bringing people and markets together. The success story of Cologne trade fairs began in 1924 with the opening of the first event on the exhibition grounds in Cologne-Deutz. During the "economic miracle" of the post-World War II era, the "Rheinische Messe" became a global trading center. Today Koelnmesse has the world's fifth-largest exhibition complex and organizes approximately 75 trade fairs in Cologne and all over the world. During its anniversary year of 2014, Koelnmesse is bringing its history to the public’s attention through numerous activities, publications, and exhibitions.

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