At the 82nd Edition of the International Motorcycle Exhibition, twin-cylinder races and the Champions Charity Race return. 12 stars with over 35 world titles combined in the Legend category. Special guest for the four-day EICMA event: Kevin Schwantz
The roar of engines and applause are set to resound louder than ever: MotoLive, EICMA’s arena, celebrates its 20th anniversary and promises a thrilling 2025 edition. From November 6 to 9, at Fiera Milano Rho, the over 60,000 square meters of the outdoor area of the International Motorcycle Exhibition – the largest extension in EICMA’s history – will once again transform into the most anticipated stage for races, breathtaking shows, entertainment from the main stage, and acrobatic stunts.
Among MotoLive’s most anticipated features is undoubtedly the return of the Champions Charity Race, pursuit duels that will see more than forty riders take to the track, including true motorsport legends, divided into two categories: Rally and Legend.
The organization unveiled today the 2025 entry list for the Legend category, racing on Saturday, November 9, and Sunday, November 10, on specialized flat-track single-cylinder bikes, and it’s mind-blowing: over 35 world titles at the starting line, the crème de la crème of motorsport on asphalt and dirt. Road racing champions include Troy Bayliss, Carlos Checa, Marco Melandri, Alex Gramigni, Jeremy McWilliams, and Thomas Chareyre. Off-road specialists respond with Stefan Everts, Christophe Pourcel, Chicco Chiodi, David Philippaerts, and Marco Belli.
Official manufacturers will also be on track: Beta, TM, Yamaha, and Ducati, which will race a special Desmo450 MX flat-track bike entrusted to six-time world champion of the discipline Francesco Cecchini.
Following the success of the 2023 and 2024 editions, twin-cylinder maxienduro bikes, the market queens, return to the track on Thursday, November 7, and Friday, November 8. For this segment, the same format with pursuit races and the presence of 16 different brands fielding their riders chosen from brand ambassadors and top off-road specialists. Manufacturers at the starting gates: Aprilia, Benelli, BMW, CFMOTO, Fantic Motor, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kove, KTM, Moto Morini, MV Agusta, QJ Motor, Triumph, Voge, and Yamaha.
Finally, special guest at EICMA 2025: Kevin Schwantz. Throughout the four days, the iconic Texan champion will take to the track leading the final parade after each race.
With MotoLive, EICMA 2025 confirms itself as the beating heart of two-wheel passion.
