From Mugello to Misano, with Milan as the destination. EICMA.SHIFT UP accelerate fully. Just over three months after announcing the strategic alliance between MotoGP and EICMA, the two global platforms in the world of two wheels have presented “Legends of Speed” on the occasion of the last Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Riviera of Rimini, the first major project resulting from their collaboration.
An exhibition that, for the first time in the history of the Milan Motor Show, will bring to the International Two-Wheel Vehicle Exhibition an important exhibition dedicated to more than 70 years of racing worldwide. From November 5 to 8, 2026 More than 1,400 square meters in pavilion 22 will house some 35 of the most iconic and representative motorcycles of the Motorcycle World Championship.
“Legends of Speed”: A historical and championship sporting legacy
Visitors to “Legends of Speed” will delight in some of the motorcycles that have tasted glory in the world championship. The tour will begin with the AJS Porcupine 500 the motorcycle on which Leslie Graham won the inaugural 500cc World Championship title in 1949. Also present will be the MV Agusta 500 three and four cylinders driven by Giacomo Agostini and Phil Read.
Neither the Yamahas that marked the history of the premier class, including Valentino Rossi’s, nor the legendary Honda NSR or the Suzuki RGV from Kevin Schwantz and Franco Uncini, through the Ducati of the most recent era and an absolute masterpiece of Italian engineering, the Moto Guzzi 500 V8 . To complete the tour, official MotoGP motorcycles from the five manufacturers competing in the 2026 World Championship will be on displaygathered as part of the exhibition.
Motorcycles and unique pilots protagonists
In “Legends of Speed” motorcycles and riders will be the protagonists of an immersive exhibition that will draw a parallel between the evolution of technology and that of the riders who have continued to push the limits of speed. A striking visual installation, archival images and materials, audiovisual and interactive content will create an experience designed to captivate both the most passionate fans and new generations.
The project has been developed by EICMA together with MotoGP, with the participation of the International Motorcycle Federation (FIM) to show and celebrate the historical and sporting legacy of the Championship. Carlos Ezpeleta, deputy general director of MotoGP Group, commented after the official presentation of “Legends of Speed”: “Our alliance with EICMA allows us to bring MotoGP even closer to fans and tell the story of our sport beyond the circuits.”
“Legends of Speed celebrates an extraordinary history, but above all it creates a bridge between the legacy of MotoGP and its present, defined by technology, entertainment and constant evolution. EICMA is a unique global platform for the world of two wheels, and together we want to offer fans new ways of experiencing MotoGP, while reaching new audiences and younger generations. All the initiatives we are developing together point precisely in this direction.”
For its part, Paolo MagriCEO of EICMA, and Pietro Meda, President of EICMA SpA, said: “In Mugello we announced a vision; in Misano we began to see its concrete results. Legends of Speed perfectly embodies the spirit of SHIFT UP: bringing together the highest expression of sports motorcycling with the place where the global two-wheel industry meets and presents its future.”
He concluded by explaining: “Bringing together more than 70 years of history, all the way to the MotoGP bikes that compete today, means offering the public an extraordinary experience and demonstrating how competition, technology, products and passion are part of the same ecosystem”. “Legends of Speed” will be just one chapter in the collaboration between MotoGP and EICMA.
In November, motorcycling’s top category will be integrated into the EICMA experience through activations and touchpoints throughout the event, fan initiatives, digital content and public-facing activities. These include the MotoGP Gaming Arenaa space dedicated to video games and the new generations, which will add a new dimension to the MotoGP experience within the Italian exhibition.
Likewise, throughout the event, the public will be able to participate in activities and initiatives that offer the possibility of winning exclusive experiences at the 2027 MotoGP Grands Prix in Mugello and Misano. This direct connection between Milan and the circuits further reinforces EICMA’s role as an active partner of MotoGP, bringing together industry, sport and fans, and extending the Championship experience beyond race weekends. More information and details on the official EICMA website.
