The JPMS 2011 brought together 11,000 motorcycle professionals

The Professional Motorcycle, Quad and Scooter Days (JPMS) confirmed their success with a new attendance record Sunday and Monday in Lyon, bringing together "nearly 11,000 pros for two days in a studious and friendly atmosphere", rejoices Stephane Clair (NPO).

The Professional Motorcycle, Quad and Scooter Days (JPMS) confirmed their success with a new attendance record Sunday and Monday in Lyon, bringing together "nearly 11,000 pros for two days in a studious and friendly atmosphere", rejoices Stephane Clair (NPO).

Although the 10,000 visitors bar was not crossed, the 2011 JPMS still attracted "9,183 visitors, 211 journalists, 950 brands and 212 exhibitors," says the organizer..

For most of the exhibitors, this 9th edition was an opportunity to make good contacts with professionals who are clearly determined to put an end to the gloomy market. "This mobilization is reassuring because we felt a real enthusiasm and the desire to turn our backs on the crisis", continues Stephane Clair, welcoming "the return of order forms: we" noted "a lot this year on the stands, to the delight of the exhibitors present! "

The new "mini Duke" on the KTM booth at JPMS 2011

The manufacturers of motorcycles, scooters and quads were able to present their new products (first appearance of the in France), recruit resellers or go to meet the network (first participation of BMW Motorrad France).

New brands are also taking advantage of JPMS to develop their presence such as Headbanger (distributed by Sima, which according to our information would also cease distribution of Husqvarna) or (distributed by RMF).

Ditto for equipment with brands like (biker equipment) or Titax (levers, bar ends, steering dampers …), which take advantage of these days reserved for professionals to rebuild their network of dealers. Finally, nearly 200 tests of electric scooters (C-Lect System, Greenwheel, Wattoo, etc.) were carried out on the indoor track..

Raphaël Bonifay (2RTeam Competition), Reinhold Zens (president of KTM France) and Julien Toniutti (new official KTM rider)

This year again, nearly 1,200 train tickets were offered to visitors by the organization but other professionals did not hesitate to "cross the oceans" to participate in the JPMS: "Hats off to the visitors and journalists who came especially from Pakistan, Taiwan, Canada and the USA! ", notes NPO again.

The JPMS is also the ideal place for pilots preparing for their season like Julien Toniutti, new official KTM pilot (990 Super Duke) in the French rally championship, Ultimate Rally and Dark Dog Tour.

Olivier de Roaldes, Chairman of the Holding Trophy group, receives the 2011 JPMS "Product of the Year" award for the Bering electronic airbag (read our)

Finally, the JPMS allowed eight products to take home the "2011 Trophy of the Year" in each category (read), while the Bering motorcycle airbag was voted "2011 Product of the Year" all categories combined with about fifty votes ahead of the Airoh Aviator helmet, an off-road full-face piece weighing only 950 g (read and especially our).

See you next year in Lyon for the JPMS 2012: stay tuned !

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