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There is something for everyone at the One Moto Show.
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The One Moto Show Brings Thousands of Motorcycle Fans to Portland

Every year, this event celebrates racing, custom motorcycles and biker culture.

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In 2010, the inaugural One Motorcycle Show (often referred to simply as “One Moto”) was hosted in an abandoned warehouse near downtown Portland. “Because we thought it’d be fun,” organizers say.

The three-day One Moto Show event has evolved significantly since then. The weekend draws thousands of fans into Portland to revel in bikes, biker culture, and abundant fun. The showcase at The One Moto features hundreds of motorcycles from across the globe, offering an inclusive display that honors unconventional, unique, and custom-built bikes.

What started as a fun side project has turned into a force of nature.

Thor Drake

“What started as a fun side project has turned into a force of nature,” says Thor Drake, event organizer. (Drake also founded Northeast Portland’s coffee shop/biker gear store See See Motorcycles). “I don’t mean that in a bragging way – but as a humble and enthusiastic participant of something that has grown bigger and better than I ever imagined. I sort of liken it to the progression of a living being. What started out as a simple idea has transformed over the years. Some years were hard learning experiences, some years blossoming into progression. All years contributing to the creation of something that is meaningful to the greater community.”

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Anna Serana @dontstop Builder Award 2023.
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Professional stunt shows will leave your jaw on the floor at the One Moto Show.
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a bright orange chopper-style motorcycle is on display with an informational card depicting the builder, make and model
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Over 300 custom motorcycles will be on display, like this bright orange chopper, inside the Zidell Yards Bare Building.
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There is plenty of free motorcycle parking outside the event venue.
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Friday is family day at the One Moto Show.
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One Moto Show 2025

The One Motorcycle Show is North America’s largest custom bike show and will be held at the historic Zidell Yards. This year marks the show’s 16th anniversary and will occur from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4. Founded by Thor Drake and the See See Motor Coffee family, this annual gathering attracts young and old, wild and mild, moto enthusiasts and non-motorcyclists alike. The weekend is filled with excitement, inspiration, and more than 300 custom motorcycles. There will also be cars, art, helmets, live music, stunt shows, world-class riders, celebrity appearances, awards, after-parties, and top vendors. The One Moto Show guarantees an unforgettable experience.

The venue, Zidell Yards, with its historic family-owned industrial building, provides a rustic and open-air setting along Portland’s Southwest Waterfront. Once a shipyard from the 1930s until 2017, the 14-acre property exudes the scent of old grease and metalwork. The shipyard offers the perfect textured backdrop to showcase the custom motorcycles and celebrate racing, community, and biker culture as it has for over a decade.

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The Seattle Cossacks professional stunt and drill team, 85 years old and still going strong.
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Weather you're interested in custom motorcycles, art, live music, or amazing stunts, you'll find it at the One Moto Show.
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Visitors will find hundreds of custom motorcycles on display inside the Zidell Barge Building.
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The show's 21 Helmets show-within-the-show revolutionized the perception of helmets, making safety undeniable cool.
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Crowds gather during peak hours on a Saturday at the show.
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One Moto Builder Awards

This year’s builder awards promise not to disappoint. Sunday gives attendees the chance to see which builders take home the hardware. Last year featured an unprecedented number of bike submissions, solidifying its standing as a premier platform for motorcycle enthusiasts and builders. Check out the1moto.com for the latest show information, and follow @the1moto on Instagram for real-time updates.

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