Автор(ы) Olga Yermakova
Источник Moscow News, № 14, 13 апреля 2007, C. 16

ROARING BIKING EVENTS AT CROCUS

Author: Olga Yermakova

On April 20-22, 2007, the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center will host Russia's two main "wheel" shows: The Moscow International Exhibition "Tuning & Car Audio Park 2007," and the Moscow International Exhibition of Motorcycles "Moto Park 2007."

For Russian automotive firms, Moto Park 2007 combines business and pleasure. The event brings together business people, members of moto-clubs, racing fans and bikers.

Exhibitors from the two shows represent 70 companies, including big global names - Suzuki, KTM, BMW, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda, Arlen Ness, Harley Davidson, Victory, etc. According to the shows' organizers, Russia's motorcycle market has grown considerably larger, and this is underlined by the Russian regions' keen interest in the Crocus motor shows. Companies based in Rostov-on-Don, Izhevsk, Yekaterinburg and other cities see these shows as a great opportunity, since a key prerequisite for their expansion is the growing popularity of the biking culture.

The Russian consumer is the target of Chinese manufacturers, and this year the Chinese exhibitors in the motorbike show at Crocus will include newcomers to the Russian market. As for domestic manufacturers and vendors, they will conduct presentations and test-drives of motorcycles, scooters, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

The Crocus' Car and Motorbike Exhibition will feature events of great importance to the bikers' world: Minimoto racing and moto trial competitions, shows given by leading stunt riders, and a Custom Motor Show. The exhibitors in Tuning & Car Audio Park will feature tuning workshops, dealers and manufacturers of car accessories, spare parts, car electronics, car audio alarms, and other automobile equipment. The exhibition will feature an aerial show and the first stage of the 10th Russian Championship in Car Audio Sport and Car Tuning.