Carmel, Calif. – Carmel’s premier motorcycle celebration returns to The Quail Golf Club as The Quail MotoFest on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The newly rebranded event will celebrate life on two wheels with more than 200 vintage and modern bikes on display, as well as live music, lifestyle vendors, a dedicated children’s area and diverse food and beverage options in a festival-like atmosphere.
Three featured classes will recognize significant motorcycle brands and anniversaries: Italian Innovation by Bimota, Tribute to Yoshimura, and Celebrating 45 Years of the BMW GS.
Engineering excellence will take the spotlight at next year’s event with the Italian Innovation by Bimota class. Globally recognized for its advanced engineering, lightweight frames and trailblazing spirit, Bimota has customized top models for some of the biggest motorcycle manufacturers, including Suzuki, Honda and Kawasaki. Bimota has also produced several popular models of its own, including the Tesi H2, BB3, DB1 and YB4 EI.
The Tribute to Yoshimura class will highlight Yoshimura’s long-standing dedication to high-performance motorcycles and racing. Founded by Hideo “Pops” Yoshimura in 1954, the company has set the gold standard for engine tuning and parts for the motorcycle industry, including industry-leading aftermarket exhausts, such as the famous 4-into-1 pipe for the Kawasaki Z1. Yoshimura has also had a significant presence in motorsport. The Yoshimura Suzuki Road Race Team and Team Yoshimura Suzuki motocross and supercross teams have won more than 30 AMA, WORCS and GNCC titles.
Celebrating 45 years since its creation, the BMW GS is known for its versatility, comfort and off-road capabilities and has set the benchmark for adventure motorcycles worldwide. The GS name comes from the German phrase “Gelände/StraBe,” meaning “terrain/street,” and the iconic bike can be distinguished from other BMW models by its upright riding position, longer travel suspension and larger front wheel. BMW continues to define the adventure touring segment, with millions of GS models delivered across the globe.
“Over the last 15 years, The Quail MotoFest has become an annual staple for motorcycle fans on the West Coast,” said Courtney Ferrante, director of The Peninsula Signature Events, The Quail. “The reimagined event combines exceptional and rare motorcycles coupled with something for the entire family to enjoy.”
In addition to the featured classes, The Quail MotoFest will also include 10 traditional classes, including American, British, Italian, Other European, Japanese, Competition On Road, Competition Off Road, Antique, Custom/Modified and Choppers.
The festivities get underway with The Quail Ride on Friday, May 16. Participants will depart from The Quail Golf Club on a 100-mile journey through the back roads of the stunning Monterey Peninsula, including parade laps around WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, a midday lunch and an evening dinner. Vintage and modern motorcycles are welcome, but limited spots are available.
The Quail is currently accepting entrant applications for the event. Tickets to The Quail MotoFest will be available in January 2025. For more information or to inquire about entering a bike in the show, visit www.peninsula.com/en/signature-events and follow the action on Facebook and Instagram @TheQuailEvents.
