The international motorcycle community's reunifying hub
INTERMOT Cologne is the one-stop international trade fair for bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles. It presents opportunities to conduct business and discuss industry trends among industry professionals. It also welcomes the public. This gives exhibitors the chance to get feedback from the end consumer. INTERMOT Cologne was a part of the IFMA show. Yet, the event split into its entity in 1998 when interest in motorcycles proved strong enough to warrant a separate event. Exhibitors represent the incredible wealth of two-wheelers and all associated product categories. These include:
- electrical equipment;
- motorcycles;
- scooters;
- e-bikes;
- engine parts and engines;
- gear oil;
- infrastructure;
- bicycle helmets;
- bike bags;
- electric bicycles;
- motorbike transport case;
- sidecars.
Update for INTERMOT Cologne 2025
INTERMOT Cologne 2025 will be a live trade fair held in Messe Cologne from 04.12.2025 to 07.12.2025.
Accommodation
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INTERMOT Cologne has been occurring in Cologne, Germany, every two years. Its editions fall on even years. The event is slated for later in the year, taking up October as its month, and lasts five days. Koelnmesse serves as the official host. It co-organises with the German Motorcycle Industry Association. Admission is given to professional visitors and the public. The working hours vary for most editions. Commuting to the Koelnmesse can be achieved through diverse means. These include an excellent motorway system and extensive public transportation options. The city rail has four lines, but there is also the tram and metro to help you reach the exhibition grounds.
INTERMOT Cologne is notable in many aspects. The last edition featured over 1000 international exhibitors. It also spanned an audience of more than 220,000 international visitors. The blend between professionals and enthusiasts provides valuable feedback. This includes your product's viability. It also promotes brand recognition. Professional visitors include:
- manufacturers;
- retailers;
- buyers;
- wholesalers;
- component suppliers;
- technicians;
- importers;
- exporters.
Many among the exhibitors and visitors are also decision-makers. It helps to promote networking and acquisition decisions.
The dynamic program has likewise generated interest in professional racers and stunt professionals. It is because of drag racing and demo races in the event schedule. This results in the event featuring various industries. Among them is the automotive, sports, fashion, and various other sectors.
INTERMOT 2018
The 2018 INTERMOT Cologne (03.10.2018 and 07.10.2018) established a new milestone for the trade fair. The exhibition attracted 1,041 exhibitors from 40 countries and approximately 220,000 attendees from 100 countries. 66% of the exhibiting companies and 35% of the attendees travelled from abroad.
INTERMOT 2022
The 2022 iteration of INTERMOT Cologne (04.10.2022 to 09.10.2022) attracted around 100,000 attendees from 75 countries (30% of whom had travelled from abroad) and approximately 500 exhibiting companies from 30 countries. The show featured over 1,800 motorcycle and scooter models.
INTERMOT 2024
INTERMOT Cologne 2024 (05.12.2024 and 09.12.2024) took place on approximately 50,000 m2 within Messe Cologne. It showcased the wares of around 300 exhibiting trademarks and was attended by around 90,000 visitors.
What Are People Saying?
- “Even more important than the strong visitor appeal is the clear statement by leading industry participants that INTERMOT in Cologne plays a key role in the world of motorised two-wheelers,” - Gerald Böse, Chief Executive Officer of Koelnmesse;
- “For the first time in the history of Indian Motorcycle, we have presented a world premiere outside the United States ... We made a very conscious decision to stage this launch at INTERMOT in Cologne – the event is very international, and Germany is an extremely important market for Indian. The response that we received to our new models from international purchasing officers and journalists is overwhelming.” - Grant Bester, Vice President/General Manager EMEA at Polaris Industries EMEA;
- “Germany is the barometer for the future development of the European market, and INTERMOT plays a crucial role here as an indispensable market engine,” - Reiner Brendicke, General Executive Manager of the German Motorcycle Industry Association e.V. (IVM).
