The Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Dallas was a huge success again
this year. The organizers made some event changes that brought more interactivity for
attendees into place. This year Yamaha had electric motor assisted bicycles that you
could ride and experience. After riding those, you could step over to the
Zero Electric Motorcycle and take it for a spin to get a feel of the possible future of
motorcycles. After that since you had your wristband, you could ride a Zero and perform
a wheelie where you could get a sense of the full potential of the bike.
this year. The organizers made some event changes that brought more interactivity for
attendees into place. This year Yamaha had electric motor assisted bicycles that you
could ride and experience. After riding those, you could step over to the
Zero Electric Motorcycle and take it for a spin to get a feel of the possible future of
motorcycles. After that since you had your wristband, you could ride a Zero and perform
a wheelie where you could get a sense of the full potential of the bike.
Every year also brings the worlds largest motorcycle manufacturers to show their newest
lines for the year. Harley Davidson, Indian, Kawasaki, Honda, BMW, and Suzuki were
the big names that represented motorcycling at the show for 2019. There was a surprise on
the circuit this year that I was excited and surprised to see: Confederate Motorcycles
brought their line to demonstrate. They are a very unique style of motorcycle and one
that you just don’t see often unless you look them up online.
lines for the year. Harley Davidson, Indian, Kawasaki, Honda, BMW, and Suzuki were
the big names that represented motorcycling at the show for 2019. There was a surprise on
the circuit this year that I was excited and surprised to see: Confederate Motorcycles
brought their line to demonstrate. They are a very unique style of motorcycle and one
that you just don’t see often unless you look them up online.
This year also featured a lot of gear and tool vendors. It seemed to me more so than
previous years though I could be wrong without an actual count. The vendors this
year had some of the newest designs and technology on the market. Parts manufacturers
such as Arlen Ness, Vance & Hines, Michelin, K&N, and others had displays with their
latest designs.
previous years though I could be wrong without an actual count. The vendors this
year had some of the newest designs and technology on the market. Parts manufacturers
such as Arlen Ness, Vance & Hines, Michelin, K&N, and others had displays with their
latest designs.
There was also a better line up of prizes and give away’s from advertising companies
than usual. State Farm printed custom metal signs with whatever you wanted on it,
Margaret got one made that read “This Lady Rides” and I had one printed
for “Ride It Wrench It“. There were fully printed books filled with articles and
beautiful pictures of motorcycles that make for nice inn table pieces, Progressive had
very nice T-Shirts and Hats as give away’s as did some other booths. There was also the
usual swag you could fill your bags with.
than usual. State Farm printed custom metal signs with whatever you wanted on it,
Margaret got one made that read “This Lady Rides” and I had one printed
for “Ride It Wrench It“. There were fully printed books filled with articles and
beautiful pictures of motorcycles that make for nice inn table pieces, Progressive had
very nice T-Shirts and Hats as give away’s as did some other booths. There was also the
usual swag you could fill your bags with.
This year we spent 2 days at the show. We are usually able to see everything in 1
but this year we needed more time. We also went on the opening day, Friday, and it was a
very good decision to do so. There were less crowds and for the most part any of the
activities we wanted to try we were able to just walk up and participate without any
wait in line. The manufacturer reps were more available to talk to due to less people
asking questions.
but this year we needed more time. We also went on the opening day, Friday, and it was a
very good decision to do so. There were less crowds and for the most part any of the
activities we wanted to try we were able to just walk up and participate without any
wait in line. The manufacturer reps were more available to talk to due to less people
asking questions.
As always there was a custom bike build competition. This year sported quite a few
different bikes than we have seen in the past. It’s nice to see the ideas builders have
which they integrate into their designs. Some of the builds were extreme customization’s
while others were restorations that were chromed and painted outside of the original.
different bikes than we have seen in the past. It’s nice to see the ideas builders have
which they integrate into their designs. Some of the builds were extreme customization’s
while others were restorations that were chromed and painted outside of the original.
I had a favorite pick this year of what bike I would like to own and ride.
You might be surprised that it was not a Harley! The Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero was my
top pick. That means if I was going to trade my Harley in for a new bike this year,
I would trade it in for the Vulcan. I liked everything about that bike except the side
opening saddlebags. It was 1700 CC’s, 6-speed, heavy, had a great strong well built feel
when you sat on it and moved it around, it was ergonomically perfect without any mods,
and it has beautiful lines. Here is a picture of it below:
You might be surprised that it was not a Harley! The Kawasaki Vulcan Vaquero was my
top pick. That means if I was going to trade my Harley in for a new bike this year,
I would trade it in for the Vulcan. I liked everything about that bike except the side
opening saddlebags. It was 1700 CC’s, 6-speed, heavy, had a great strong well built feel
when you sat on it and moved it around, it was ergonomically perfect without any mods,
and it has beautiful lines. Here is a picture of it below:
The 2019 Progressive IMS was our favorite of all we have attended in the past.
The organizers did a fantastic job in their lineup and we were excited to be part of it in a
press related role. As always I compiled a video of the highlights to give you a feel of the
action that was taking place and to encourage you to try to attend one of the shows as
they move around the country.
The organizers did a fantastic job in their lineup and we were excited to be part of it in a
press related role. As always I compiled a video of the highlights to give you a feel of the
action that was taking place and to encourage you to try to attend one of the shows as
they move around the country.
