Bremen Classic Motorshow 2026 - January 30 - February 1, 2026
A Tribute to Italian Motorcycle Art - Special exhibition at the Bremen Classic Motorshow featuring 24 selected historic Italian motorcycles from 1950 to 1993
Friday to Sunday, January 30 to February 1: Italian motorcycles at the Bremen Classic Motorshow 2026 at MESSE BREMEN (Deutsch, English, Français, Italiano)
Bremen - Special exhibition with Italian motorcycles - The special exhibition at the Bremen Classic Motorshow 2026 at MESSE BREMEN is dedicated for the first time to a segment that has long been overshadowed by the large sports bikes: the small but highly developed motorcycles from Italian manufacturers with engine displacements between 65 and 400 cc. From Friday to Sunday, January 30th to February 1st, a total of 24 selected exhibits from the years 1950 to 1993 will document the extraordinary range of Italian motorcycle design: from delicate single-cylinder engines to compact four-cylinder engines, from high-revving two-strokes to refined four-strokes. Information such as times and tickets can be found at: www.classicmotorshow.de
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| Vintage motorcycles during the setup of the festival tent in Höhenrain 2025, Photo: Helga Waess |
"Miracolo Economico" - Technology, style, and engineering in miniature
These vehicles impressively demonstrate that lightweight construction, balance, and precise handling were not only technical but also aesthetic principles in Italy. Many of these motorcycles originated during the heyday of Italian motorcycle manufacturing – the "Miracolo Economico," the economic miracle of the 1950s and 1960s. They offered affordable mobility and, at the same time, an emotional connection to technology and speed that continues to fascinate today.
Manufacturers Between World Fame and Rarity
Besides classics from well-known brands such as
- MV Agusta,
- Moto Guzzi,
- Benelli,
- Gilera,
- and Moto Morini,
the show also presents vehicles from manufacturers that are rarely seen even in Italy:
- Parilla,
- Devil,
- Aermacchi,
- MotoBi,
- and Perugina.
Also on display for the first time in Northern Germany are the
- Moto Comet, an OHC twin from 1952, the rapid Taurus 200 cc, a 150 km/h factory racing machine for the Milano-Taranto long-distance race,
- and the refined Laverda 200 with its vibration-damping engine mounts.
The engines on display are equally diverse:
- The MotoBi Spring Lasting with its oval engine,
- the Benelli 254 with the world's smallest production four-cylinder engine,
- and the Ducati singles with their exquisite bevel-drive engines.
All brands equally represent creative engineering solutions and timeless aesthetics.
Rarely seen originals from important collections
The exhibits come from the PS.SPEICHER museum as well as from exclusive private collections in southern Germany. Many of the motorcycles on display are being presented to the public in Germany for the first time.
They illustrate the evolution of design over four decades, from the elegant aesthetics of the 1950s to the sporty, technology-oriented design language of the 1980s and early 1990s.
A Tribute to Italian Motorcycle Art
This special exhibition is aimed at experts, enthusiasts, and collectors who want to explore the subtle differences between Italian engineering and industrial mass production. It demonstrates how Italy's motorcycle culture, even beyond large engine displacements, has been characterized by innovation, passion, and craftsmanship.
"We are highlighting the elegant combination of design, lightweight construction, and riding dynamics that made brands like Moto Guzzi, Laverda, MV Agusta, Gilera, Benelli, and Ducati iconic," says curator Andy Schwietzer. "At the same time, we are celebrating the engineering achievements of smaller manufacturers who, with their technical originality and stylistic awareness, have shaped the diversity of Italian motorcycle manufacturing."
Conclusion:
The special exhibition “Italian Motorcycles 1950 to 1993” at the Bremen Classic Motorshow 2026
...is a rare opportunity to experience the technical diversity and cultural significance of these compact, dynamic machines – a tribute to the art of Italian motorcycle manufacturing in miniature.
The Bremen Classic Motorshow is supported by
- Mercedes-Benz Bremen Plant,
- TÜV Süd,
- and the National Automobile Museum Collection Loh.
Information: Press release Bremen Classic Motorshow 2026
