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According to ABC News, Adelaide’s planned MotoGP event from 2027 and a Superbike World Championship round at Tailem Bend from 2028 are expected to heighten interest in motorcycles across South Australia. The events follow the Tour Down Under’s arrival in Adelaide in 1999, which was linked to a rise in cycling around the city.

Noah Orozgani, who works in sales at family business Moto Adelaide, said retailers viewed MotoGP as a major opportunity. He said previous appearances by prominent riders, including Jack Miller at Australian Superbikes, had drawn large crowds at Tailem Bend. Orozgani said the spectacle of MotoGP could encourage spectators to ride, upgrade or service their motorcycles, benefiting dealerships and service centres.

Motorcycle Alliance of South Australia chairman Heath Norris said the event could bring more bikes out of sheds and add to existing enthusiasm for riding. He pointed to Adelaide’s roads, scenery, destinations and charity events, including the Motorcycle Riders’ Association of SA Toy Run. Norris also said an increased profile for motorcycle racing could improve awareness of riders among other road users. He noted that lane filtering is legal when riders move between stationary traffic, or traffic travelling at 30km/h or less in the same direction.

The South Australian government is relying on strong interest in MotoGP to support forecast expenditure of more than $100 million to adapt the racecourse. The proposal has also attracted continuing criticism over Parklands tree removals required for track changes. A government spokesperson said the 2025 MotoGP at Phillip Island generated an average $217 million economic impact for local economies through global exposure, tourism and hospitality, while MotoGP had a global fan base of more than 639 million people.

Adelaide’s street circuit, planned for the east parklands and Victoria Park, is expected to attract international visitors and coincide with the Supercars Championship Adelaide Grand Final. SAPOL Traffic Services Branch Superintendent Shane Johns said major events could increase traffic volumes, including motorcycles, and police would plan an appropriate response with targeted road-safety operations where needed.