In what can only be seen as an effort to countermine the upstart American International Motorcycle Expo (AIME) scheduled for October 16-20, 2013, in Orlando, Florida, Advanstar Communications has announced a change in dates for its show, the Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo, from its traditional weekend in February to one month before AIME’s show beginning in 2014.

Citing information gleaned from research and a gradual shift in dealer buying cycles, Advanstar claims to have determined that powersports dealerships prefer to make their purchasing decisions prior to the beginning of the new year. ”September is the ideal time of year for the 46th annual Dealer Expo, given that it falls perfectly into the dealer purchase cycle,” says Dealer Expo’s director of sales, Jim Moore.

At a press event in January of 2012 AIME announced the launching of its new expo to be held in the fall of 2013. Motorcycle.com reported the announcement the following day. “There’s a new motorcycle show coming to the States that promises to deliver the excitement and pageantry of Europe’s ultra-cool EICMA and Intermot shows. Scheduled for the fall of 2013, the American International Motorcycle Expo looks to create an annual event where consumers, OEMs, dealers and the aftermarket can converge in a single location for a week-long motorcycle extravaganza,” we reported.

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The LeoVince SBK Underbody exhaust is a new line for 2010. The SBK Underbody is developed solely for motorcycles that feature low center of gravity, under engine exhaust systems. The SBK Underbody is positioned under the engine to make best use of the vehicle’s natural center of gravity.

The unique shape was derived from the SBK Factory range yet it clearly creates its own category of design and function. Optimized weight distribution, excellent performance and true aesthetic appeal defines the Underbody Exhaust as a solid performer and LeoVince SBK product.

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The Bennche Megelli 250r will finally be available for purchase at the end of March 2010, motorcycle.com will have the exclusive opportunity to get a full review done and find out if this entry bike can actually be a Ninja 250r killer.  Not only is this bike easy on the eyes but the price point is just as attractive at $3,499.  The Megelli comes with a liquid cooled, four-stroke, single cyclinder 249cc engine.

Our photo gallery is now up on motorcycle.com, there are 80+ photos for you to checkout. Pictured above is the Vectrix concept bike that was displayed at the show, along with all of the bikes that were on display, we saw some cool products, famous faces and of course all the booth babes.

Photo Gallery

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After hours upon hours of walking the show floor, Motorcycle.com came up with a list of 10 new products that caught our eye.

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Robbie Madison, Aaron Yates, Jason Britton and others were on hand to sign autographed pictures in their sponsors’ booths.

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Dealer Expo 2009 will be running February 13-16 at the Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. Motorcycle.com will be there so look for our coverage next week, if you will be going to the show drop by our booth and say hello, see you there!