Absolute waste of time and £25 entrance fee no Honda, no Ducati, no Indian cheap leather stalls that have no connection with motorcycle clothing, what the hell are shoe shine stalls and dog tracker stalls doing there, huge gaps between stalls and they put a track through the centre of the hall to take up space. I go cos I live close and a family member gets me free tickets but no way would I pay to go.
Blimey and I thought the Birmingham show was poor at best. £32 on the door plus rip off parking at £17.50. Apparently the biggest motorbike show in the world in Milan is only £25. Save your pennies and make a weekend of it because the Uk shows have become a waste of money 😂
Last went to this over 12 years ago… exactly the same experience… 3 of us went and walked around it twice in just over an hour!! We thought we’d missed something but when we realised we hadn’t we just left the place feeling we’d been comprehensively shafted!! Can’t believe MCN still promotes this dross… overpriced, overrated rip off. NEC is sadly much the same just on a bigger scale… appreciate you sharing the disappointment so others may be saved 🤣… much love🤗👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Well as I’ve never been before someone has to take the fall lol. First and last I think. I’ve had no one comment saying it was good or even mediocre. Very said. It’s got me into thinking about checking other show abroad. A few people have mentioned Milan and Cologne so I may be giving them a review later in the year.
Unfortunately I never went to those venues. I’d always just gone to the NEC. I’m not a blade expert just an admirer over the years so I wouldn’t know if a particular generation was missing.
I was going to go this year for the first time, but the cost of the train and an overnight hotel in London gave me cold feet, not to mention the faff so I didn't bother. So glad I didn't now! Thanks for the video and keep them coming please.
I was amazed at seeing a stall for dog food and one just selling cakes. You expect a few over priced burger vans but probably more food than bikes lol.
There’s a reason no one goes. The NEC is the only one that holds a somewhat decent amount of manufacturers, but even that has halved in size over the years. Anyone into bikes knows this.
@@Robbiemoto I don’t know what the answer is, I’m sure others would be better qualified than I would ever be to have a guess, but the London Show I don’t get at all. Why bother when as others have said it’s so expensive to just get there (if not living in London). I may have answered that question already.. it’s only for Londoners, that would make sense I guess.
@@TheFlaneur-up1ft quite possibly but a few locals have already commented that even thought it’s on the doorstep it’s still crap. Especially for the money. I was really expecting much bigger seeing as it’s London. But it proved me wrong.
I was there on Sunday. To say I wasted £27 (I'm 65 so get a concession) plus a long walk from Canning Town as the DLR wasn't running is an understatement. The show was crap and I won't be going again.
It’s a quarter the size but not a quarter the price, I live in London but gave up going years ago, only attended once or twice. Recent scandal London show full of fake substandard CE marked clothing, closed down by Trading Standards. NEC is a rip off as well. I visit biannual Cologne or Milan, entrance fees 5€ or 8€ for OAPs. Combines a great long weekend away, shame that the Cologne show does not coincide with the Christmas markets that would be heaven. Considering Paris show if OAP rates are attractive. If you write to MCN describing how disappointed you were by either U.K. Bike shows or challenge the entrance fees, your letter will never be published. I believe the London show charges £25.00 on the door and all done in one hour. Thank you for the insightful review, confirmed I made the right decision.
What a great comment. Thank you. Comparing Birmingham to London Birmingham is great. It was my first time to the London show. Probably my last. After a few comments regarding other shows in Europe I may go over and compare them. Regarding MCN I gave up reading that years ago. Totally right regarding g the price. I paid £25 online with a recession on parking at £13.
@@Robbiemoto The NEC show is far superior to the London show, no argument. But it is the most expensive bike show in Europe, especially for OAPs. Many years ago I came to the conclusion that it’s not worth visiting every year, perhaps once every three to five years. When I visited the European exhibitions I never returned to the NEC. Travel to the continent used to be extremely easy from my home. Now the huge “sovereignty” delays are a bloody nightmare and only likely to get worse.
I say every year I am never going again! This year really disappointed me more than I thought was possible. Utter crap and a complete rip off. KtM had a few bikes on show but their stand was five dividers and hardly any merch. Gutted. 😢😢💩💩💩💩💩
I made the mistake of going there a few years back and it seems nothing has changed. I only go to NCE these days, so much easier for rail or roads as well.
what a pity the scene is dying . its the same here in my native holland . in 2 weeks im going to the bikeshow in dortmund germany , suposed to be a big one , hoping its not a bummer
I should thing it would be ok pal. The Birmingham bike show was pretty good with most of the big manufacturers showing. But being London I expected more. It would be interesting to see how the shows are over seas.
Unfortunately the scene is dying and that is reflected in these shows. I went last year and it was absolutely rubbish. The woke brigade seem to have made them remove the models also it's really sad that this is happening.
There just didn’t seem to be any effort with this show. As someone else commented they hadn’t laid any carpet down. It was just like walking into a disused warehouse.
Went on the Friday, was in and out in just over an hour. Biggest thing was the central arena which created excessive fumes and noise, and just iced the cake on a poor experience. Will not make that mistake again. Poor all round.
I booked online for £25 and an additional £13 for parking. If you haven’t been to the Birmingham show I’d recommend it. Over the years even that show has had some poor years but I can’t recall it being as small as the London show. I like the idea of trying out the Milan show.
MCN big this up. I went about 20 years ago, and it was crap then. We ended up going into town on the beer as we'd spent out on train tickets. I'll certainly never bother again!
I drove down. The train prices were stupid. We ended up catching the underground towards the 02 and had a wander around there. Food a couple of drinks then back home.
@@Robbiemoto If you're into older bikes I think the Stafford classic mechanics show would be better. Not been for a few years, but last time I went it was OK. Bit of a trek for me though, about 4yrs drive each way.
Sorry, there’s only one bike show in this country... and that’s at the NEC. The London show is a waste of time and space. I don’t know why they bother?
@@Robbiemoto hardly any manufacturers show up these days, it's the local shops that bring stock to the show, apart from that it's a classic hall or lots of stalls selling tat.
@@johnhanlon6061 Gone are the days when you could bag a real bargain on the last day. I guess they try and cater for all tastes but for me I’m not into the real old stuff so I won’t bother looking. Classic car and bike shows are for that. I attend to see latest stuff. I know electric bikes are not particularly cared for but the NEC show had loads of manufactures. I didn’t see one at London.
I visited on Saturday. As soon as I walked into the exhibition hall, I said to my father in law "This isn't anything near the size it used to be". I couldn't believe how much cost cutting had taken place - no carpets, half the stalls were selling tat, too many overpriced food stalls and some big manufacturers missing. Poor of Honda not to have a proper display, though I did appreciate seeing the 2016 Fireblade SP again. No Ducati was a big mistake as well as no Aprilla. I don't think Excel is a great location either. The Khan tax is killing the venue and East London really does look overindustrialised and like a bomb site. Don't think I'll be going back anytime soon.
