Milan. – EICMA 2026 is celebrating the history of world motorcycle racing with the inauguration of “Speed Legends”, a special exhibition featuring 32 iconic motorcycles that tell the story of more than seventy years of sporting achievements and technological development in the premier class.

The exhibition was officially inaugurated yesterday as part of the 83rd edition of EICMA – International Two-Wheeler Exhibition, taking place at Fiera Milano Rho until November 8. Located in Hall 22, Stand A10, the exhibition covers more than 1,400 square metres and will be open to visitors from November 5 to 8.

Organised by EICMA in collaboration with MotoGP™, under the patronage of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and with the support of ICE – Italian Trade Agency, “Speed Legends” brings together this collection in Italy for the first time, connecting different generations of motorcycles and riders who have shaped world championship racing.

The journey begins with the 1949 AJS Porcupine ridden by Leslie Graham, the first-ever 500cc World Champion. It then takes visitors through different eras of motorcycle racing, featuring Ken Kavanagh's Moto Guzzi V8, John Hartle's six-cylinder MV Agusta, Giacomo Agostini's Ducati and Yamaha machines, and the Suzuki motorcycles of Barry Sheene and Franco Uncini, alongside legendary bikes associated with Kevin Schwantz, Mick Doohan and John Kocinski.

The exhibition also highlights the MotoGP era, including Valentino Rossi's 2004 and 2009 Yamaha motorcycles, Casey Stoner's Ducati, Jorge Lorenzo's Yamaha, Marc Márquez's 2013 Honda RC213V, Pol Espargaró's KTM and Pecco Bagnaia's 2022 Ducati.

The exhibition concludes with the Aprilia RS-GP26, a 2026-season motorcycle representing the latest developments in Grand Prix technology, ahead of the transition to 850cc engines and the new technical regulations scheduled to take effect in 2027.

“Speed Legends” is one of the main attractions of SHIFT UP, the project developed through the partnership between EICMA and MotoGP™ to bring the excitement of racing closer to the public. The initiative also features a MotoGP Gaming Arena, where visitors can enjoy games, simulators and activities offering opportunities to win experiences at the 2027 Mugello and Misano Grands Prix, including paddock access.

With this exhibition, EICMA further strengthens its cultural and experiential dimension, transforming more than seven decades of motorcycle racing history into an opportunity for fans of all generations to discover the machines and champions that shaped the sport.