Oslo Motor Show
"The eye of the needle should be tight when a motorcycle is to be exhibited at the Oslo Motor Show," says Bjørn Henning Larsen, leaning lightly against a spectacular Excelsior from 1916.
A mix of machines
The Oslo Motor Show (see the Photo Carousel at the bottom of the article) is underway, and I struck up a conversation with the man responsible for selecting the motorcycles, Bjørn Henning Larsen. I was curious and asked him how he goes about selecting the exhibits. Bjørn Henning says, "My task in advance of the event is to travel around Scandinavia, visit the various motorcycle communities, and open the needle's eye to owners who have motorcycles that stand out in the crowd." After strolling around and looking at the exhibition, I can confirm that there are machines here that really stand out. "Since this is a show for the public, I am careful with the mix of motorcycles," he adds.
Suzuki Katana 1100 and Brough-Superior SS100
Original veterans, choppers, 1970s and 1980s classics, and last but not least, greats of the past can be found in the exhibition hall in Lillestrøm. Suzuki Katana 1100, and the Brough-Superior SS100 were both superbikes in their time. Benelli 750 SEI with its transverse inline-six engine shows what the small factory in Italy once managed to put on wheels. The Excelsior from 1916, a masterful piece of engineering, is an exciting chapter from the early phase of American motorcycle production. Bjørn Henning has done a thorough job with the selection, but he also knows which motorcycles stand out in the crowd. He has several choppers on his conscience, bikes that he has built himself, and even though this style is close to him, he knows that a discerning audience will have a wide range of brands and models. Here are the highlights from this year's show.
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