The expo, to be held from April 7 to 10 at the Saigon Exhibition & Conference Centre, is expected to attract 100,000 visitors and become an annual event that brings together manufacturers, distributors and motorcycle lovers. — VNS Photo Doan Tung

HCM CITY (Biz Hub) — Eight famous motorcycle manufacturers, five of them making vehicles in Viet Nam, and dozens of parts makers, will take part in the first Vietnam Motorcycle Show in HCM City next month.

Honda, Piaggio, Suzuki, SYM, and Yamaha will be joined by Benelli, Ducati and Kawasaki.

Dubbed "Ride high! Together", the first expo will showcase unique designs, the latest technologies and impressive performances, according to Yano Takeshi, chairman of the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM).

"Viet Nam is now the fourth largest motorcycle market in the world."

According to VAMM, the market has developed steadily, achieving 4 per cent growth last year, with growing demand now for modern scooters, sports motorcycles and high-powered vehicles.

Visitors can buy regular models with the newest technological upgrades and see the latest sports models, while there will also be dozens of stalls put up by supporting industry brands like Total, NGK, GS, Nissin, Eagle, KMC, and Koyoei.

Besides an exhibition area of 6,000sq.m, there will also be 2,500sq.m of outdoor space for interactive - recreational activities, test riding, motorcycle performances, and games with many attractive gifts.

The expo, to be held from April 7 to 10 at the Saigon Exhibition & Conference Centre, is expected to attract 100,000 visitors and become an annual event that brings together manufacturers, distributors and motorcycle lovers.

"Viet Nam is gradually becoming the biggest manufacturing hub for many brands," Takeshi said. -- VNS