The Italian Bike Week - Lignano Sabbiadoro ( Udine ), Italy , September 16-19 , 2021
Billed as the largest outdoor motorsport event in 2021 in Europe , the 35th annual ' Biker Fest ' again played host to the Italian round of the AMD World Championship . Despite the health concerns that the world is still grappling with , the bikes , the builders and the crowds turned out to again demonstrate that indefatigable spirit of the motorcycle community the world over for three days of music , fun , food , riding and , of course , great custom bikes . Located on the northern Adriatic coast of Italy , some 100 km / 60 miles north of Venice , the event drew enthusiastic crowds locally , nationally and , even in these difficult times , internationally . The excellent organization and program of a weekend that has long since established itself as one of Europe ' s premier motorcycle events , estimates put the attendance as high as 80,000 guests . The heart of the event is the seaside Luna Park Strabilia , the vast off-road area and the stadium area ( doubled compared to last year ), with the presence of the main motorcycle manufacturers and their demo rides nearly equalling the record free rides that were offered in September 2020 . Although requiring postponement from its traditional May dates in both
years , Biker Fest is one of the only motorcycle events of any kind that has managed to be held in 2020 and 2021 . This year the manufacturers present included Honda , Kawasaki , Royal Enfield , Socomoto , BMW Motorrad , Triumph , Maxxon Racing directly from Spain , Royal Alloy , NIU , Indian Motorcycle and Boss Hoss Cycles . For the 35th consecutive year , Biker Fest hosted the " most historic " European Custom Bike Show , the Italian Motorcycle Championship , a most important event and so popular among international fans that this edition saw the registration of about 100 special bikes at the location of Luna Park , and more than ever before has involved builders coming from Sicily , Calabria , Puglia , Campania , Piedmont , Lombardy and , of course , the neighboring regions and countries . Seven kilometres of track were dedicated to all lovers of off-road , with Enduro , Mini Enduro , and , for the second year , Garden Tractor Racing , Moped and Ape Cross . In the specially prepared and renovated off-road area , fans could take courses and rent 250
and 450 cc vehicles on site . There were many stands with clothing and accessories for all types of bikers in the Luna Park area , and , as in previous editions , plenty of other exhibitors to satisfy everyone ' s taste . The spectacular ' Parade of Lights ' through the streets of Lignano was a highlight , and there were Moto Tours that visited famous UNESCO world heritage sites and cities .
New for 2021 , the E-Mobility Village allowed all visitors to test electric and hybrid vehicles of all kinds for free . It seems that this was the largest event dedicated to green and hybrid cars ever held in Europe , with a huge potential for growth .
AMD winners , each winning € 1,000 and expense reimbursements to visit the next AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building :
H-D JD 8 valvole by PDF Motociclette
Bottega Bastarda with a Yamaha XS 650
Best in Show was won by Nikobikes with a H-D Shovel .
Gianni Pellegrino with what was originally a Ducati Monster
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