December 20, 2007 - If you've seen the movie 'The World's Fastest Indian' (the promotional campaign launched at the SUPERSHOW back in 2005) you've got a bit of insight into what a Land Speed Motorcycle Racer is all about. SUPERSHOW 2008 is your chance to see one up close, in the Vintage & Classics Hall (Hall 4A) where it will be part of the 'Century of Motorcycles' display. Built by Bob Williams of Team Arrow racing this is a spectacular Honda-powered streamliner designed to race the Bonneville Salt Flats. Read all about the plans for Bonneville Speed Week in August 2008, and Bar Hodgson's plans to break a record that has stood for 50 years by piloting this bike to over 250mph.
December 16, 2007 - SUPERSHOW 2008 and the International Centre has a whole new selection of food and beverage areas to serve you and keep you refreshed while visiting the Show. Touring & Cruisers Hall 2 features the Route 66 Diner, Vintage & Classic Bikes Hall 4A features the ACE Cafι, and Choppers & Custom Bikes Hall 5 features The Easyriders Saloon. All 3 restaurants are licensed. Throughout the Show there are 2 Snack Express locations, plus the International Centre's Market Cafι brewing Starbucks coffee. Click here for a map of food service locations and menus.
December 13, 2007 - International Motorcycle Magazine is the Official Show magazine that you receive as you go through the turnstiles at the SUPERSHOW! This issue will feature some of the finest writers with topics covering many disciplines of motorcycling. New to the issue is Max Burns, popular former columnist from Cycle Canada and author of numerous books also being featured at the Show, who will offer his take on Ontario's crazy traffic laws. You'll also read about the fabulous Grindhouse Chopper in an article by the bike's owner, Konstantine Zakzanis. There's a great travel story by Steve Bond, including a tour of Harley-Davidson's York, PA factory, and Canada's greatest international racer, Michelle Duff, writes about spending the summer in Europe once again racing with her competitors from the 1960s. There's lots more, too, and the magazine is free with admission, don't miss getting your copy of this 'keeper' issue. Only at the SUPERSHOW!
December 10, 2007 It's Official! Easyriders, in conjunction with the SUPERSHOW, will be constructing a professional photography studio to shoot the best custom bikes of the Hall 5 Choppers & Custom Bike Showcase, over the three days of the Show. Easyriders photographer Michael Farabaugh and his crew will select, organize and photograph 10 bikes for upcoming issues of the world famous Easyriders and V-Twin Magazines. Michael tells us he will also be looking for some gorgeous women to add colour to a selection of his shots. This is a prestigious opportunity for SUPERSHOW 2008's competing showbikes and their builders to gain worldwide recognition. All this in addition to competing for the $50,000 cash & awards in the Canada Cup Championships and the top cash prize of $12,000 to the Best Bike in Show in the SUPERSHOW Showbike Competition.
December 5, 2007 - SUPERSHOW 2008 will feature more 2008 New Model motorcycles, trikes, scooters and manufactured customs than ever before in its 32 year history! Hall 3, the main Industry Showcase, will present an international line-up of the 2008 new models with 17 Manufacturers' brands represented from all over the world, while Hall 5, the Choppers & Custom Bike Hall, will feature 8 Manufacturers' brands of new model production custom bikes from North American Manufacturers, for a total of 25 Manufacturers' brands! You will also see prototypes and unveilings at the SUPERSHOW as part of our promise to bring you Everything in Motorcycling! Dont forget you can buy your new bike right off the Show floor at SUPERSHOW 2008 with Show prices that can't be beat anywhere any other time of year!
December 4, 2007 - Prestige Auto Works will unveil a whole new concept in motorcycles with the launch of its Vertika conversion kit. This groundbreaking new design is to be sold as a kit that will convert any existing motorcycle into a three wheeler but with two wheels at the front. The entry level Vertika GS has everything you need to convert a two wheel motorcycle to a three-wheeler, the mid-level Vertika RX is a more aggressive version with special accessories, and the Vertika LX is a full blown touring kit with a myriad of options including air ride, power seats, etc that is bound to turn heads wherever you ride it. Be at the SUPERSHOW on Friday, January 4th for the official unveiling by Designer, Gerry St. Amour. Canadian and US distributors for the Vertika will be at the Prestige Auto Works booth in Hall 3 selling Limited Editions at introductory special Show pricing. . . only at the SUPERSHOW!. See early production photos
December 2, 2007 SUPERSHOW 2008 exhibitor Suzuki of Newmarket will launch their new "Lease-a-Bike" program at the SUPERSHOW. Probably the first motorcycle dealer to offer such a program, you can get full details in their booth in Hall 3, featuring the full line of 2008 Suzuki's for sale and for lease! including the 2008 Hayabusa and its 'alter ego' the Suzuki B-King. Hall 3 offers you the best opportunity of the year to check out the 2008 motorcycles in one of the largest displays of the new bikes in Canada, and talk to the top dealers, all in one place! You can buy your new bike right at the Show, and now with the option of leasing a motorcycle, you have even more options than ever before.
November 29, 2007 - A great collection of current motorcycle authors are appearing as special guests at SUPERSHOW 2008, for showgoers to meet and find out about their latest books. Author and journalist Max Burns will be in the VRRA booth in Hall 4 with his always popular books. Author Michelle Duff, also in Hall 4, will be on hand to sign copies of her books. In the GWRRA booth in Hall 1, author Don Norris will be signing his compelling book, Riding with Attitude. A special guest of the Friends of Veterans booth in Hall 5 is 84 year old Harry Watts who has written 'The Dispatch Rider' about his time in the Canadian army as a dispatch rider. So while it's snowing outside this winter you can be reading about motorcycles so be sure to pick up your copies of these great books at the SUPERSHOW!
November 26, 2007 Good Things come in three's at the SUPERSHOW! The 2008 SUPERSHOW will feature no less than 3 Entertainment Stages, each having a dedicated Master of Ceremonies. Frank Wood will emcee the Joe Rocket Racers Stage in Hall 4 interviewing special guests and racers from all motorcycling disciplines, Pat Gonsalves will Emcee the Max Awards for Riders (Hall 2) and the MAX Awards for Racers (Hall 4) plus the big finale on Sunday with the Showbike Awards on the Canada Cup Championship Stage in Hall 5. The Hall 5 Stage also features live bands performing Friday and Saturday. New to the SUPERSHOW is Steve Jacobson who will be emceeing on the Hall 2 Touring & Cruisers Stage. Steve will be interviewing accomplished riders, special guests, touring product vendors, riding club and charity representatives. Check the on-site stage schedules for times.
November 21, 2007 - SUPERSHOW 2008's 'Fast Women' feature recognizes the impact that women are having on motorcycling and will be presenting Riders, Racers and Record Holders as Special Guests for SUPERSHOW attendees to meet and be inspired by. These are female motorcyclists who are quickly making a name for themselves in a sport that's long been dominated by men. You'll meet women who are ambassadors of the sport, long distance riders, instructors, test riders, authors, racers, vendors of specialty products for women motorcyclists, as well as women's riding clubs and even a female custom bike builder. Many of these remarkable women will be interviewed on the various stages throughout the Show and all will have displays where you can visit with them in person. These women will be an inspiration to riders and non-riders alike, and not only the girls... the guys will be impressed as well. Visit the FAST WOMEN Page to read more.
November 18, 2007 - A Century of Motorcycles at SUPERSHOW 2008 applications are rolling in for some spectacular vintage motorcycles to participate in this display, such as an all original 1914 Excelsior V-Twin, an extremely rare 1960's Triumph 350 double overhead cam, a 1972 Zundapp 125cc enduro, and a magnificently restored 1940 Indian 4-cylinder, to name a few. In all there will be 50 special motorcycles representing over 100 years of the Motorcycle, laid out as a timeline in this red carpet display which is the centerpiece of the Vintage & Classics Hall 4A, only at the SUPERSHOW! Last year's monumental display was a big hit with showgoers and they've asked to see a new presentation of the finest vintage bike display in Canada. If you have a special bike you'd like to enter in this display click here to read more.
November 13, 2007 This News Bite will give you another reason to shop for your next motorcycle at SUPERSHOW 2008. There will be three Used Bike Market areas for you to shop for that bike! The general SUPERSHOW Used Bike Market will remain in Hall 3A, where last year saw over 140 bikes for sale by private individuals and dealers. New for 2008, Hall 4A will feature a Vintage and Classics Used Bike Market with some very collectible motorcycles as well as some very affordable bargains on late model classics. Also new for 2008, the Hall 5 Chopper & Custom Bike Market is expected to attract many spectacular previously owned customs. So whether you're in the market for a classic, a custom, or you're not sure what you're looking for, the SUPERSHOW will help you sort through all the available options. If you have a bike to sell click here for more information.
November 5, 2007 - SUPERSHOW 2008's latest addition to our 'Fast Women' feature is motorcycle land speed racer Trillium Muir, the World's Fastest Woman and a special guest in the Lucas Oils 'Performance and Racing' Hall 4. Trillium is the first woman to go over 200 mph on a motorcycle at Maxton, and the Fastest Woman in the World on a Motorcycle, after hitting 218 mph in March 2007. Sponsored by Nickel City Racing, Trillium is 27 years old, and rides a 2003 Suzuki Hayabusa 1300cc with 500+ hp and RCC ultra turbo kit. She will be signing autographs in her booth and showing her land speed record holder at the SUPERSHOW. Photos on our Special Guests page.
October 30, 2007 A record number of Motorcycle Magazines will be exhibiting at SUPERSHOW 2008. To date the following publications will be represented: Revolution Motorcycle Mag, Motorcycle Mojo Magazine, Cycle Canada, ATV Trail Rider, Scooter Canada, Riders Mag, Inside Motorcycles, Inside MX, Performance Racing News, MX Performance, and French language magazines Moto Journal, Le Monde du VTT, Scooter Un Monde a Decouvrir. Other titles will be announced as Showtime approaches. And don't forget, with your admission to the SUPERSHOW you receive a free copy of International Motorcycle Magazine!
October 25, 2007 EXCLUSIVE to the SUPERSHOW! We have confirmed that Jesse James' 'Grindhouse Chopper' will be featured as part or our 'Living Legends' showcase in Hall 5. The Chopper is one of James' latest creations, custom made for Quentin Tarantino's feature film 'Grindhouse Planet Terror', and now owned by Canadian collector, Konstantine Zakzanis. Konstantine will also bring a selection of his legendary builders' bikes to the SUPERSHOW and is a special guest in the Hall 5 Chopper & Custom Bike Showcase Hall 5. Future news bites will detail his exciting feature display.
October 19, 2007 The Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation that operates the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame has been named an Official National Charity of SUPERSHOW 2008, and shares this status along with Ride For Sight. The Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame is presenting a 10,000 square foot 'Red Carpet' display of Motorcycles in the Vintage & Classics Hall 4, and incorporating their Wall of Fame showcasing the 2007 Inductees. Peter Sheppard, President of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation stated, "we are pleased to be an Official National Charity of the SUPERSHOW and we hope this will encourage donations to support our efforts". To see how you can support the cause visit www.motorcyclehalloffame.ca.
October 16, 2007 SUPERSHOW 2008 Advance discount tickets are now available on-line. You can purchase your tickets directly from our web-site and save $3 per ticket until January 3rd. Tickets are for any day of the show and e-ticket holders don't have to wait in line to buy tickets at the Show! There's also the extra benefit of being able to give SUPERSHOW Tickets as holiday gifts. Click here for more information and to order your tickets today.
October 5, 2007 - The husband and wife exotic motorcycle chopper building team of Tommy and Julie Graves, of Jeffersonville, Vermont have added SUPERSHOW 2008 to their North American tour schedule and will compete in the Pro Builders' class Canada Cup Championships. Their most recent win, in a long line of first place wins all across the U.S. was a 1st place in the Metric Revolution Motorcycle Build-Off TV Series on ESPN2. This will be the first Canadian showing of "Smackdown", their latest radical creation that will have SUPERSHOW attendees doing double takes. Only at the SUPERSHOW!
October 1, 2007 ProductionsGPL.com has once again been appointed the Official Custom Bike photographers of SUPERSHOW 2008 and will be set up in the Hall 5 Chopper & Custom Bike Showcase. Owner and photographer, Gaetan Plourde will present his 2008 "Belle et la Bete" calendar, copies of which will be on sale at the SUPERSHOW. Look for their display featuring a hot new custom from Alain Tourigny of Touring Creation in Quebec.
September 14, 2007 Lucas Oil returns as the Sponsor of SUPERSHOW 2008s Racing & Performance Hall 4. Suppliers of high performance motorcycle oils, Lucas will have a strong presence at the SUPERSHOW in promoting their racing initiatives in Motocross and Drag Racing. Lucas motorcycle oils can be used in any motorcycle or ATV engine, air cooled or water cooled. www.lucasoil.ca
September 1, 2007 A $3 off Admission coupon is now available on-line for visitors planning to visit SUPERSHOW 2008 on opening day all hours, Friday, January 4th. Just print out the coupon and bring it with you to the Show to save $3 off adult admission. Be sure to print one coupon for each person. As a bonus this coupon can also be used on Saturday evening, January 5th after 5pm. See coupon for details. This discount is offered to encourage visitors to plan their visit during off-peak hours, when floor traffic is lighter. Don't forget your parking is always free at the SUPERSHOW.
August 1, 2007 Dalton Timmis Insurance has once again signed on as the Official Overall Sponsor of SUPERSHOW 2008. They will have a highly visible presence throughout the show, to provide motorcycle owners with information on insurance coverage for cruisers and touring motorcycles as well as classic & vintage, custom built and high value motorcycles. The SUPERSHOW is pleased to have the support of this prestigious and high profile insurance company that gives its support back to the motorcycle community. Visit www.daltontimmis.com for more information or visit their booth at the SUPERSHOW.
July 1, 2007 J & P Cycles, of Anamosa Iowa, will once again sponsor the eye-popping Hall 5 Chopper & Custom Bike Showcase. The newest addition to the expanding SUPERSHOW square footage, Hall 5 was such a natural extension for the growing custom market that it took on a life of its own. With special guests, stage shows, builders forums, the expanded beer garden and over 150 customs and turntable bikes competing for the Canada Cup and prize money it became a gathering place for all chopper enthusiasts. J & P Cycles will once again be handing out their free catalogs so be sure to pick yours up before they run out. Hall 5 is also a new entrance to the SUPERSHOW.
June 1, 2007 We're on a roll! The resounding success of SUPERSHOW 2007 and it's new 7-Hall themed layout were so well received that SUPERSHOW 2008 will continue this new format, with a few surprises now in the planning stages. The new wider aisles were much appreciated by all who attended. Exhibitors were also pleased with the new layout, with many booking even larger space for 2008 thanks to customers like you who made this your yearly motorcycle shopping trip. And why not. The SUPERSHOW has everything for motorcyclists, and the great show prices can't be beat.
