The museum collection includes over 300 classic motorcycles of mostly British and American makes, with some German and Italian models.

Most of the motorcycles in the collection were originally acquired by Tom and Heather Sturgess and housed in a purpose-built museum in Nelson from December 2014.

[13] The motorcycles on display represent examples of well known makes, such as Ariel, Brough Superior, BSA, Norton, Triumph and Vincent as well as Indian, Harley-Davidson and BMW and many less well known makers.

[15] Another exhibit in the museum is a gallery dedicated to the achievements of Burt Munro and the 2005 film The World's Fastest Indian.

[12][16] The basement of the Classic Motorcycle Mecca includes a collection honouring the motorsports achievements of George Begg from Drummond in Southland.