Like so many other California-based motorcycle enthusiasts, the Motorcyclist staff zipped down to the Long Beach Convention Center on the first weekend in December to take in Advanstar's annual International Motorcycle Show, the traditional stateside kick-off of the new model season. In addition to a bunch of new-for-2010 models making their North American debut-including the Ducati Multistrada 1200 and the BMW S 1000 RR-the IMS event also revealed a host of cool customs, and offered the opportunity to bump elbows with some of the biggest names in the motorcycle industry. Here's a quick photo essay showing some of this year's highlights: Yamaha's corporate display held a number of tricked-out custom sportbikes. This sunburst R1 features Ohlins suspension, RSD wheels and paint inspired by Valentino Rossi's helmet. The bike will be auctioned off in 2010 to benefit Riders for Health.Yamaha's corporate display held a number of tricked-out custom sportbikes. This sunburst R Robert Fisher at Roaring Toyz built this hot pink FZ6R to inspire female riders-complete with billet lowering links to reduce the standover height.Robert Fisher at Roaring Toyz built this hot pink FZ6R to inspire female riders-complete w BMW Motorrad USA Vice President Pieter de Waal showed the awesome S 1000 RR superbike for the first time on U.S. soil. Editor in Chief Brian Catterson recently rode this bike for the first time at Portimao Circuit in Portugal, and his enthusiastic First Ride is the cover story of our upcoming February 2010 issue.BMW Motorrad USA Vice President Pieter de Waal showed the awesome S 1000 RR superbike for Ducati showed its all-new 2010 Multistrada 1200, complete with a superbike-derived 1098cc engine, traction control and electronically adjustable suspension, for the first time outside of Italy at Long Beach.Ducati showed its all-new 2010 Multistrada 1200, complete with a superbike-derived 1098cc American Suzuki so far has announced exactly zero new streetbike models for 2010 (and just three new off-road machines). Suzuki's corporate presence offset this situation with a handful of customs like this GSX-R, and a fanfare-filled press conference to announce its 2010 racing plans. Yoshimura R&D America, which lead Rockstar Makita Suzuki to an unprecedented six national racing titles in 2009, will once again manage all race efforts under one roof. Tommy Hayden and Blake Young will return to the AMA Pro Superbike class; Ryan Dungey, Matt Moss and Austin Stroupe will handle Supercross/motocross duties; Josh Strang will compete in GNCC events; Dustin Wimmer will defend his number 1 plate in AMA ATV Motocross, joined by Josh Creamer.American Suzuki so far has announced exactly zero new streetbike models for 2010 (and just Victory showed off two special military-themed customs, a Kingpin 8-Ball dressed up in olive drab to commemorate the U.S. Army's past, and a Hammer S with modern Army of One graphics to honor those currently serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. These bikes were built to draw attention to Victory's "Full Throttle Salute" program that honors military personnel with a $1000 cash back offer, and will also be used to raise funds to assist military families affected by recent tragic events at Ft. Hood.Victory showed off two special military-themed customs, a Kingpin 8-Ball dressed up in oli In addition to the much-anticipated automatic transmission VFR1200F, Honda also showed off a slick-looking Fury chopper worked over by the crew at Cobra USA. We especially like the swept exhaust and cleaned-up tail.In addition to the much-anticipated automatic transmission VFR1200F, Honda also showed off Long Beach was the first time many of us saw Kawasaki's naughty new naked bike, the completely revised Z1000, in-person. We get our first ride on the rowdy machine just before Christmas, and you'll read all about it in our March 2010 issue.Long Beach was the first time many of us saw Kawasaki's naughty new naked bike, the comple The Long Beach Convention Center was crawling with custom bikes set to be auctioned off for charitable causes. Nick Anglada Originals created this clean 2010 Star Raider, complete with baseballs built into the gas tank, for Seattle Mariners superstar Ken Griffey Jr. The bike will be auctioned off early next year to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.The Long Beach Convention Center was crawling with custom bikes set to be auctioned off fo Vintage bikes fans got an eyeful with the History of Motorcycles display that incorporated a variety of beautifully restored classic streetbikes, including this gorgeous (but non-original) Ducati 450 Super Sport.Vintage bikes fans got an eyeful with the History of Motorcycles display that incorporated The Bikes and Beats Ultimate Builder competition featured a host of custom choppers, sportbikes, and plenty of old school-styled cafe racers as well.The Bikes and Beats Ultimate Builder competition featured a host of custom choppers, sport UFC stars and TapouT founders Punkass and Skyskrape bought their own flavor to the LBC with this TapouT-branded Suzuki Hayabusa/GSX-R hybrid, built by Rob Uecker of VooDoo Industries.UFC stars and TapouT founders Punkass and Skyskrape bought their own flavor to the LBC wit By Aaron Frank Enjoyed this Post? 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