The 24th China International Motorcycle Expo Set for September 19–22: Official Preview Indicates Record-Breaking Scale, with Exhibits Spanning the Entire Industry Chain to Gather in Chongqing

The 24th China International Motorcycle Expo (hereinafter referred to as “China International Motorcycle Expo”) will be held at the Chongqing International Expo Center from September 19 to 22, 2026. According to the exhibition preview published on the Chongqing Municipal Government website (August 10, 2026), this year’s event will be themed “Leading Industry Development, Creating a Better Future Together.” It will feature an exhibition area exceeding 170,000 square meters, with over 1,000 participating companies and more than 100 global motorcycle and electric vehicle brands. It is expected that over 3,000 vehicles will be on display—both in dynamic and static exhibits—marking a new record for both the scale of the exhibition and the number of participating companies. It should be noted that the above figures are based on the official preview; the actual presentation following the opening will be subject to on-site information provided by the organizing committee.

Exhibition Venues and Schedule: 8 Indoor Exhibition Halls Plus 80,000 Square Meters of Outdoor Space

This year’s exhibition will be held at the Chongqing International Expo Center. According to the exhibition preview released on the Chongqing Municipal Government website (August 10, 2026), the exhibition area of over 170,000 square meters consists of 8 indoor exhibition halls and 80,000 square meters of outdoor space. Exhibitors come from countries including China, the United States, Italy, Germany, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, Spain, South Korea, and Pakistan; A report by IT Home (August 11, 2026), citing an announcement from the China Motorcycle Chamber of Commerce, confirmed the same theme and scale, noting that this year’s event “also features a new general machinery section.” As China’s only national-level professional motorcycle expo, the China Motorcycle Expo was founded in 2002, and this marks its 24th edition.

Regarding the schedule, the exhibition invitation released by the Chongqing Exhibition Center indicates that September 19 is Media Day, while September 20–22 are public viewing days. Prior to the aforementioned announcement, Chongqing Liangjiang New Area (March 2026) had already announced that the exhibition would take place in Liangjiang New Area from September 19 to 22 this year, noting that exhibitor recruitment had officially begun. The above information regarding venues and dates is derived from pre-event announcements by official sources and authoritative media; specific arrangements are subject to the organizing committee’s final decisions.

Exhibitor Recruitment Covers the Entire Industry Chain: “Complete Motorcycles” and “New Energy Vehicles” Feature Side by Side

In terms of exhibitor recruitment, this year’s exhibition aims to cover a relatively comprehensive industry chain. According to the recruitment information released by the Chongqing Liangjiang New Area, the scope includes complete motorcycles, new energy vehicles, general machinery, motorcycle parts, core components for electric motorcycles, motorcycle cultural products, motorcycle maintenance supplies, motorcycle services, and video e-commerce; The exhibition invitation issued by the Chongqing Exhibition Center also solicits global exhibitors under categories such as “complete motorcycles (general-purpose, large-displacement, off-road, three-wheeled, four-wheeled, etc.), new energy vehicles (electric two-wheelers, electric three-wheelers, electric bicycles, etc.), general machinery, motorcycle parts, core components for electric motorcycles (batteries, motors, controllers, chargers, etc.), and motorcycle cultural products.” A preview on the Chongqing Municipal Government website (August 10, 2026) explicitly states that the exhibition scope covers motorcycles and new energy vehicles, as well as components such as electronic fuel injection systems, shock absorbers, chains/sprockets, clutches, batteries, electric motors, controllers, and chargers, encompassing the entire industrial chain of both fuel-powered and electric motorcycles.

In terms of section organization, “Motorcycle Complete Vehicles” and “New Energy Complete Vehicles” are listed side by side as independent categories, and core components for electric motorcycles are also listed separately for exhibitor recruitment. This indicates that electrification has been incorporated into the exhibition’s standard structure—this is an observational assessment that can be further verified through on-site booth observations after the exhibition opens. Additionally, according to a report by IT Home, this year’s event “has added a General Machinery section”; its final presentation within the exhibition area will be subject to the official exhibition layout to be announced later.

Concurrent Forum Scheduled for Opening Day: “Breaking the Deadlock · Embracing the New” Echoes Transformation Themes; Cross-Border E-Commerce Special Exhibition Included in Official Preview

Regarding concurrent events, according to a report by IT Home (August 11, 2026), the China Motorcycle Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2026 China Motorcycle Chongqing Forum, held in conjunction with the exhibition, will take place on September 19 (the first day of the exhibition); the forum’s theme, “Breaking Through · Embracing the New,” was cited in the original text published on the Chongqing Municipal Government website. According to a report on the Chongqing Municipal Government website (August 10, 2026), the forum will invite leading motorcycle manufacturers, key enterprises along the industrial chain, and experts and scholars from research institutions to engage in in-depth dialogue and exchange on topics such as global motorcycle market trends and new opportunities for Chinese brands, new paths to internationalization for Chinese motorcycle enterprises, how technological innovation is reshaping the next generation of motorcycle products, and industry opportunities brought about by new consumption patterns, new users, and new usage scenarios. The complete agenda and list of guests for the forum are subject to the organizing committee’s final announcement.

Regarding overseas expansion and cross-border matchmaking, official previews indicate that this year’s exhibition will feature a concurrent “Two-Wheeler Cross-Border (Video) E-Commerce Special Exhibition.” A report on the Chongqing Municipal Government website (August 10, 2026) states that this special exhibition will precisely connect domestic enterprises with global procurement resources and create channels for the industry’s expansion into overseas markets; Information released by the Chongqing Liangjiang New Area further revealed that the organizing committee will continue to expand the “Specialized Procurement Promotion Sessions” and “Trade Matchmaking Sessions,” organizing cross-border platforms, regional agents in target export markets, overseas agents, cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot zones, and e-commerce model cities to showcase their offerings and facilitate matchmaking at the exhibition site, thereby helping China’s two-wheeler industry expand into overseas markets. Regarding buyer organization, according to a report on the Chongqing Municipal Government website, buyers from more than 20 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa have already registered enthusiastically, with procurement needs broadly covering the entire product range—including complete vehicles, parts, cycling gear, and electric and smart products. An invitation notice released by the Chongqing Exhibition Center also states that purchasing delegations from Russia, Brazil, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries have confirmed their attendance. The above information pertains to pre-exhibition organizational progress released by the organizing committee; actual transaction volumes and matchmaking outcomes will be officially announced after the event and should not be interpreted in advance as completed transactions.

In terms of the agenda, the theme “Breaking the Deadlock · Embracing the New” and the arrangement of the cross-border e-commerce special exhibition both point to two major industry issues: the transition to electrification and the expansion into overseas markets—this is an observation and interpretation, not an official statement.

Pre-Opening Notes: Three Observations

First, judging by the promotional messaging and exhibition categories, the core highlight of this year’s event lies in its “end-to-end, large-scale” presentation. For industry professionals needing to systematically compare fossil-fuel and new energy product lines, this offers a rare opportunity for comparative analysis (Observation). Second, the fact that “complete motorcycles” and “new energy complete vehicles” are listed side by side, while core electric components are featured in a separate exhibition category, indicates that electrification has entered the concrete phase of supply chain integration and product commercialization. Procurement and technical decisions can be made based on a comprehensive assessment of the actual exhibits on-site (Observation). Third, and most importantly: all follow-up information—including the forum agenda, visitor registration, business matchmaking, and media partnerships—should be verified exclusively through the official website of the China Motorcycle Expo and announcements from the organizing committee.