MOTORCYCLE SHOW 2024 OLDENBURG _^(Oldb)

Ready for your first date with the love of your life?

Then a visit to the MOTORRAD SHOW 2024 on February 3 and 4 at the Weser-Ems-Hallen Oldenburg is just the right place to find it. Shiny chrome, satin finish, with lots of horsepower or less temperament – the MOTORRAD SHOW in Oldenburg offers the right passion for every biker.

For the 26th time, more than 35 exhibitors will be present, including established names such as Börjes American Bikes – Harley-Davidson Bremen and Weser-Ems, Kawasaki/Ducati Schlickel, Motorrad Huchting Honda, BMW Freese, and many others at the Weser-Ems-Hallen Oldenburg. From rocking and relaxed to carefree, the fair once again offers motorcycle fans of all ages a wide range of new products and real highlights that will awaken their passion for riding. Lovers of two-stroke engines will not be disappointed either. The Mofa Drag Race Team Jaderberg will be presenting bright ideas and new products.

Peace-loving biker soul

Motorcycling is the wildest pastime for a peace-loving biker soul. Klaus Börjes is keen to emphasize this. „In times of restrictions, the experience of riding a bike is all the more important. Riding a motorcycle clears your head,“ he enthuses as one of the managing directors of Börjes GmbH and Börjes GmbH & Co. KG, which, with its locations in Harley-Davidson Bremen and Harley-Davidson Weser-Ems present a wide range of great machines, services, and products once again.

Miles don't matter, moments do

„It's not about how many miles you ride your H-D, but what you experience with it.“ Riding experience and a feeling of well-being across the entire width of the road – „that's how we love Harley-Davidson, riding into the sunset, feeling the wind in our hair, being at one with the bike.“ That's Klaus Börjes' top priority. Just imagining it gives you goosebumps.

Harley-Davidson will once again be presenting many new models in 2024, which fans of chrome, shine, and powerful engines can look forward to. Klaus Börjes is not yet revealing which models will be on display at the trade fair. But one thing is clear: „As always, there will be no disappointments.“.

Klaus Börjes' team will be showcasing and presenting the complete Harley-Davidson model range. Visitors are welcome to sit on and touch the bikes. In addition to various crossover models, there will also be certain models that are particularly popular with new riders and those returning to motorcycling. Anyone who used to enjoy sitting in the back seat will take center stage at the MOTORRAD SHOW and can experience how wonderful it is to be in the front seat.

The bikes labeled „Ladies Approved“ allow women to find the perfect model for themselves. From ergonomics to handling—the perfect symbiosis between rider and machine makes the riding experience something truly special.

Unleash the power

Unleash the power – that's the motto for anyone who wants a little bit more. With customized engine tuning and software mapping, the Börjes Tuning Center presents the immeasurable possibilities for getting even more out of your own machine. Precise programming according to the customer's wishes and advice is the top priority for the team at the Börjes Tuning Center. „With Harleys, it's all about torque. Tuned enormous power and strength in the lower rev range that you can feel when accelerating. It's such a great feeling,“ says Klaus Börjes happily.

Three very special guys

Customizing enthusiasts will once again get their money's worth this year. The Börjes customizing team has once again designed three unique H-D models especially for the MOTORRAD SHOW, which are unmatched anywhere in the world thanks to their individual style. The H-D Softail Standard, Softail Low Rider ST, and Street Bob models are sure to make every biker's heart beat faster with their elegant paintwork, special accessories, and other modifications. One bike of each model will be brought along. club style (for the young and wild), bobber style (for fans of the classics), and chopper style (easy rider). Wishes are there to be fulfilled. Anyone who wants to realize their dream of owning their own unique custom bike has the option of purchasing one of the three dream bikes or having one built for them.

Meet me

If you're still missing that final push to buy your own Harley-Davidson, the motorcycle rental service at our locations in Bremen and Augustfehn can help. With a rental fleet of 25 Harley-Davidsons, you can spend a weekend or your entire vacation gathering further conviction. „Where else can you take such a long test ride before making the final ‚yes‘ decision?“ says Klaus Börjes, emphasizing how this makes the decision easier for interested buyers.

Tri(ke) me

If you feel safer riding on three wheels than on two, you can take a seat on the H-D TriGlide Ultra 114 trike at the MOTORRAD SHOW. In addition to the three wheels, another convincing argument is that you only need a car driver's license to ride it. „Freedom for all“ – that has always been Harley-Davidson's guiding principle. This includes the freedom to decide whether you want to ride on two or three wheels.

Whoever has the choice

Kawasaki and Ducati fans can look forward to the latest models from Motorradhandel Schlickel, which has been based in Oldenburg for over 40 years as an authorized dealer and, since 2009, also as a Ducati dealer, and will once again be attending the MOTORRAD SHOW this year.

Motorrad Schlickel has many loyal customers from the far north to the East Frisian Islands. The team takes care of all motorcycle-related matters in their master workshop. „We place great importance on the service we provide to our customers in our workshop. We are open to all brands,“ emphasizes Thomas Rüscher.

In addition to the workshop, Schlickel also offers the opportunity to find the right bike for you from a selection of 20 rental motorcycles between March and August. You can experience the feeling of freedom for the price of the rental.

„For many people, switching to a motorcycle is also an opportunity to enjoy individual transportation. A bike is small, easy to handle, economical, and doesn't require a large parking space,“ says Thomas Rüscher. „What's more, any motorcycle will get you to your destination faster than a standard car.“ So there are many arguments in favor of buying a motorcycle, in addition to the incomparable feeling of freedom and riding pleasure.

Sports, athletic, ninja

In 2024, the Kawasaki Ninja will celebrate its 40th birthday. As a true sports model, the Ninja stands for state-of-the-art technology and an unconditional commitment to top performance. Looking back on its great success story, Kawasaki is presenting its three 40th anniversary models in a special anniversary edition: Ninja ZX-4RR, Ninja ZX-6R, and Ninja ZX-10R.

Pure and light

In 2024, Ducati will launch the Hypermotard 698 Mono model, which will be particularly appealing to young people. A first-class vehicle, very sporty and almost unbeatable in terms of value for money. Ducati's first road-legal single-cylinder supermotard was born with only one goal in mind: to inspire pure enthusiasm and make a big impression on the scene. The purist, lightweight, and agile bike is simply fun to ride.

77.5 hp and 659 cc displacement paired with a highly effective combination of steering geometry and wheelbase, low front wheel inertia, and a front-heavy weight distribution compared to other motorcycles in this segment deliver the ultimate in riding pleasure.

Have you cruised today?

Another star in the motorcycle sky is Kawasaki's Eliminator 500. This bike is a joy to ride, especially for shorter people, women, and those returning to or new to motorcycling, not least because of its easy handling. Its appearance alone is impressive, with a sleek and smooth top design and a low, comfortable seat. The Eliminator is one of Kawasaki's best cruisers to date and will be launched in 2024.

Race track training in Oschersleben

If you can't get enough speed when riding your motorcycle, don't miss the chance to register for a racing event in Oschersleben, which Motorradhandel Schlickel offers its customers every year. Once you've been bitten by the bug, there's no stopping you from coming back for more. „Everyone who has been there before is completely thrilled. Eating, drinking, and having fun together for two days“ is what makes this racing event so special, says Thomas Rüscher, himself an enthusiastic Ducati rider. He points out that the event is not for novice riders. The racetrack training is completed in a group, either freely or with instructions. The next date is expected to be in August.

Motorradhandel Schlickel has many highlights in store. Visitors can look forward to seeing which models will be on display at the MOTORRAD SHOW. One thing is certain: the range will once again be extensive.

Custom bike contest enters the next round

Whether it's a café racer, bobber, tracker, or scrambler. Whether it's classy and expensive or low-budget—the MOTORRAD SHOW Custom Bike will be back in 2024. Anyone who has customized their bike to a greater or lesser extent can take part. The hottest machines will be up for selection by the MOTORCYCLE SHOW Custom Bikes 2024 to a designated area in the main hall. The audience at the trade fair will then vote on the entries. Interested parties can find further information at https://www.motorradshow-oldenburg.de/fuer-besucher/custombike-contest/.

Modifications in the shot glass class

Mopeds and motorized bicycles are also experiencing an increasingly significant renaissance. That's why this year's MOTORRAD SHOW will feature a Custom Moped Contest for the first time. The mastermind behind the whole thing is Tim Gollenstede from the Mofa Drag Race Team, who has been a familiar face at the motorcycle show since 2019. Some fans still have photos from last year's Matchbox moped box decorating their bedside tables at home. „We already have some really great applications,“ says Sonja Hobbie, project manager of the MOTORRAD SHOW, who is looking forward to finding more participants who want to present their lovingly modified mopeds at the show.

Small place with a big impact

There are no limits to the creativity of the Moped Drag Race Team. Tim Gollenstede launched the first self-organized moped drag race in 2019 with 3,000 visitors, and the second moped drag race in Schweiburg in 2023 attracted twice as many visitors to the largest two-stroke meeting and moped drag race in Germany.

The moped drag race is already in the planning stages. From May 3 to 5, 2024, moped pulling will take place for the very first time in Germany in the small town of Schweiburg, home of Tim Gollenstede and his crew. A specially built brake car will be used to determine whose moped is the true winner in this test of strength. A subsequent award ceremony with attractive prizes and trophies is a must for the Moped Drag Race Team. This event is already being touted internally as an absolute crowd-puller, with up to 5,000 visitors expected to descend on tranquil Schweiburg, bringing the population to five times its normal size.

The Drag Race Team also shows great compassion for children as parents. With a holiday pass campaign during the upcoming summer holidays, the Moped Drag Race Team will teach children how to repair tires and learn about technology. How does the moped I'm sitting on work? „It's not just important to fill up and drive on; the carburetor, ignition coils, and brakes also need to be replaced from time to time,“ explains Tim Gollenstede. He still remembers his own father's words of wisdom: „If you break it, you have to fix it yourself.“ Learning from experience.

Information about these and other events will be provided by the Mofa Drag Race Team at their booth at the 2024 Motorcycle Fair.

There's a workshop smell in the air.

A visit to the Mofa Drag Race Team is definitely worthwhile. Here you will find other special little items that are the team's own creations. The „two-stroke perfume“ is a fragrant attraction if you consider the smell of workshops, oil, and cigarette smoke to be your personal favorite scents. Created especially by a perfumer in a perfume factory, the „two-stroke perfume“ is already in its second production run.

Simply delicious

Another fragrant and delicious liquid that Tim Gollenstede is bringing to this year's MOTORRAD SHOW is his own cocktail creation, To Go. In keeping with the style and theme of the trade fair, all cocktails feature the trade fair label.

Motomeets – an app that has it all

„Motomeets“ – a name to remember. The newly launched app opens up completely new possibilities for like-minded people to meet up. The app was created in response to the question „Where were you?“, reports the 38-year-old. „What if there was a calendar where everyone could enter when they are where and what they are planning?“ Tim Gollenstede was able to answer this question with the app and spark new ways for moped and other combustion engine enthusiasts to get together.

Bikers from different locations meet at jointly agreed starting points to turn the riding experience into a shared community experience. True to the motto: „It's better to ride together,“ the app allows its users to enter every event, outing, day trip, and other meetings. Users can register to participate or request further information. Push notifications inform users of any changes to the planned event. An extra filter gives users further options to narrow down the meetings. The unofficial test version is already up and running. Tim and Udo's team is showing interested trade fair visitors how to use it.

Meeting other like-minded people is particularly important for the Moped Drag Race Team: „The older members in particular have an incredible amount of knowledge about the vehicles. This knowledge is dying out. You have to make sure you get the information you need by meeting up and sharing ideas. The question „How did you do that?“ is often neglected when it comes to conversions or tuning. Just looking good and having a high horsepower rating is not enough for a two-stroke engine.

Last but not least, visitors can once again look forward to the unique performance test bench that the Mofa Drag Race Team is bringing to this year's motorcycle show. Ammerschläger's mobile test bench, which is approved for up to 100 hp, already proved a big hit last year.

The MOTORRAD SHOW 2024 – two days full of inspiration, ideas, and innovations.

EXHIBITION INFORMATION

Trade fair: MOTORCYCLE SHOW 2024
Date: Saturday, February 3, and Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day
Venue: Weser-Ems-Hallen Oldenburg, Messestraße, 26123 Oldenburg 
Entrance: conference hall

Further information about the trade fair is available at www.motorradshow-oldenburg.de as well as on Facebook and Instagram. Tickets are available at the box office and in advance at Northwest Ticket Available. Day ticket €10.00; children under 14 accompanied by an adult free of charge.

Further information about the trade fair is available at www.motorradshow-oldenburg.de as well as on Facebook and Instagram. Tickets are available at the box office and in advance at Northwest Ticket Available. Day ticket €10.00; children under 14 accompanied by an adult free of charge.

Text & image credits: Weser Ems Hallen