For Canadians, the Toronto Motorcycle Show will be the first opportunity to see the new 2012 models before they hit sales floors across the country. Over 150 exhibitors will display the latest motorcycles, scooters and ATVs as well as a complete lineup of accessories, clothing and other equipment.

2012 BMW F800R (Photo: BMW)

The list of manufacturers on hand reads like a who's who of the global motorcycle industry, with Aprilia, BMW, BRP, Can-Am, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Husqvarna, Hyosung, Indian Motorcycles, Kawasaki, KTM, Kymco, Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta, Norton Motorcycles, Piaggio, Polaris, Suzuki, Triumph, Vespa, Victory, Yamaha, and Zero Motorcycles.

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Aprilia: Tuono V4R
BMW: Revised F800R, Concept C, Concept E
Ducati: Streetfighter 848, Multistrada Pikes Peak, Panigale 1199
Harley-Davidson: Switchback, V-Rod 10th Anniversary
Honda: CBR1000RRA, Gold Wing GL 1800
Kawasaki: All-new ER-6n and Ninja 650
Kymco: Agility City 50 4T, New Sento 50i, New Sento 110i
MV-Agusta: F3, Brutale 675
Suzuki: Revised GSX-R1000, all-new V-Strom 650 ABS
Triumph: Daytona 675R, Street Triple, Speed Triple R, all-new Tiger Explorer
Yamaha: R1 with new advanced traction control

Dozens of other stands at the Toronto Motorcycle Show will feature a variety of products (helmets, race gear, exhaust and performance components, etc.), outfitters, rider associations and schools, travel agencies, and track day organizers such as Pro 6 Cycles, Mosport International Raceway, and FAST Riding School.

Special events
Honda Wild Riders BMX Jam – Young daredevils John Heaton, Max Vincent, Will Fisher, Steve Moxley and many more will defy gravity in a half-pipe throughout the weekend, with DJ Greg Goldsack providing a wicked soundtrack.

Harley-Davidson presents a UFC autograph session – Meet UFC fighters Jake Shields and Brendan Schaub as well as Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer.

Yamaha Riding Academy – Kids from 6 to 12 can learn the ropes on TT-R dirt bikes.

2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback (Photo: Harley-Davidson)