Intermot 2027: Motorcycle industry commits to the motorcycle trade fair in Cologne

The motorcycling industry has shown early commitment to Intermot 2027: among the 50 brands and companies that have booked their participation are leading motorcycle brands, as well as suppliers of accessories, equipment, tyres, lubricants, helmets, clothing and e-mobility.

This signal is made particularly clear by the determination with which the industry association IVM (German Motorcycle Industry Association) is backing Intermot. Intermot is set to be the central meeting place for industry, trade, the media and the motorcycling community.

Brands and companies currently confirmed for Intermot 2027 include, amongst others, motorcycle manufacturers such as Benda, BMW, CF Moto, Ducati, Honda, Horex, Kawasaki, Royal Enfield, Voge, Yamaha and Zero. These are joined by well-known names from the accessories, technology and equipment sectors, such as Highsider, Ilmberger, Paaschburg & Wunderlich, SW-Motech and Wunderlich, Bridgestone, Liqui Moly, Maxxis, Motul, Motorex, Pirelli, Arai, Bering, Fly, Held, LS2, Nolan, RST, Segura, Shark, Stadler and Troy Lee Designs.

“The current number of registrations is more than just a figure. It is a clear commitment from the industry. When strong brands, specialist suppliers and numerous companies from the IVM network commit to Intermot so early on, it shows that the motorcycling world wants a shared venue in Germany once again. Cologne has the potential to be that place – for specialist retailers, for the industry and for everyone who lives and breathes motorcycling,” says Uwe Seitz, Chief Executive of the IVM.

By scheduling the event for 19 to 21 February 2027, the IVM is organising Intermot immediately before the start of the motorcycling season. All the key new products for the 2027 season will already have been showcased by this point and, in some cases, covered in the specialist media. At Intermot, therefore, visitors will at most see German premieres, along with perhaps the odd premiere of niche products. Koelnmesse and the IVM aim to re-establish the trade fair as the leading industry platform in Germany and are focusing “on a strong combination of business relevance and experience”. It remains to be seen whether they will succeed in establishing Intermot as the season-opening trade fair. There is certainly demand within the motorcycling community for such a season-opening event, and the industry seems to be on board.