Dario Esposito from Super Soco was showcasing 100 mile range electric bikes for less than two and half grand, there were a host of new brands, Herald, Caballero, Mac & Mash alongside the mainstream big boys.

Retro cool Spitfire launch on the CCM stage, naked muscle bikes ready for delivery work are well on the rise and Honda have some cracking 500s for next year with practical reality. Mega-race V4 carbon stuff from Aprilia and Ducati topped 35k money.

The show is busy, demographic of the visitors is not young and most have a mug of tea in their hand. Cool clock for the time was made of exhaust pipes on the Triumph stand and aero style on the Indian stage was Land speed Munroe showcase rocket machine. Harley had a DJ spinning vinyl, lifestyle was at the centre of many brands.

IOC most cool machine goes to Honda for the re-invention of the step-through Super Cub, seriously cool machine for London Knowledge, a run to Brighton or some sunshine deliveries in the West End.

IOC took the bike show trip to attend the MCIA 45^th AGM and the conference that followed. Training, Bike theft, Brexit and future two wheel market on the agenda set by new boss Tony Campbell. Full report in separate article.

Proper logistics to align meetings on two wheel licence and bike safety at the NEC show. ‘How does two wheel fit into the 2020 code of conduct for the IoC sector review? IOC talks to Karen Cole, head of safety at the MCIA. Where are we on CBT and theory test for commercial riders ?

Honda return the Cub – IOC vote best cool two wheels in NEC show

CCM unveil latest Spitfire flat track bike

Ducati V4 stripped naked for inspection

Domino livery for all electric 48V Super Soco – under £2 ½ k

The NEC photo gallery 2017