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On the eve of EICMA, Ducati assembled an enclave to recognize the achievements of dealers around the globe. Capo tutti capo for the Americas was Ducati New York, recognized as “The 2025 Dealer Of The Year For North And South America.”
The thought of being trapped indoors watching a meaningless game like the 0-11 Lions take on the Titans with estranged — and just plain strange — extended family members got you down this Turkey Day break? How about a full week of moto as the Mini O’s go off.
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Conspicuous in its absence from EICMA, the KTM/Bajaj mashup has made headway.
Citing a need to restore confidence in the company, KYMCO USA, Inc. has brought in a couple familiar faces. Frank Yang stepped up as Interim CEO effective October 30, 2025, marking a renewed commitment to the brand’s future in the United States. Yang’s order of business was to bring back former KYMCO USA Vice President Joe Wofford — AKA “KYMCO Joe” — as the new Senior Vice President.
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Citing a need to restore confidence in the company, KYMCO USA, Inc. has brought in a couple familiar faces. Frank Yang stepped up as Interim CEO effective October 30, 2025, marking a renewed commitment to the brand’s future in the United States. Yang’s order of business was to bring back former KYMCO USA Vice President Joe Wofford — AKA “KYMCO Joe” — as the new Senior Vice President.
While Triumph was busy showing off more than 30 new models and updates to its motorcycle line-up at EICMA, they were busy bolstering the U.S. team.
Discovering the Denago difference! Industry veteran John Lawson joins Denago Powersports as its new Parts & Services Manager.
Piaggio Group Americas added industry veteran Shahin Alvandi to the team just in time for EICMA. Alvandi stepped in as the new West Coast Regional Sales Manager.
Let the good times roll! Industry veteran Paul Riffle’s journey has taken him from eCommerce pioneer to the OEM ranks.
HEADS UP! KYT HEADED TO CANADA! After successfully launching its “Leopard Americas” TT Revo top of the line lid in July, KYT Helmet is looking to expand north of the border. “On behalf of KYT Americas, we are pleased to announce that starting in November 2025, KYT Americas will officially expand its business operations to Canada,” says KYT Americas head honcho TJ Jira. “From this date forward, KYT Americas will handle all sales, service, spare parts and activities for dealers and customers who previously purchased helmets from Eurorace LLC.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/heads-up-kyt-headed-to-canada/
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FINANCE LAUNCHES TENDER OFFER Led by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, TD Securities (USA) LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC — with Barclays Capital Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. as co-dealer managers — Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. announced the commencement of tender offers to purchase for cash any and all of the Medium-Term Notes issued by The Motor Company. These tender offers (the "Offers") are being made pursuant to the Offer to Purchase, dated November 17, 2025. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/harley-davidson-finance-launches-tender-offer/
HARLEY SALUTES HEROES On Veteran’s Day Harley-Davidson announced its Ride For Heroes results. The 2025 Let’s Ride Challenge saw more than 29,000 participants log 83.4 million miles on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in a collective salute to the nations’ military, veterans and first responders. Easily breaking the 50-million-mile barrier, Ride for Heroes participants activated a $1 million donation by Harley-Davidson to organizations supporting those heroes. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/harley-salutes-heroes/
#SHIFTINGGEARS AT TRIUMPH While Triumph Motorcycles was busy showing off more than 30 new models and updates to its motorcycle line-up at Eicma, they were busy bolstering the U.S. team. One-time Global Brand Manager for White Brothers, Mark Rodgers has gone to the OEM side. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-at-triumph/
#DEALER NEWS: YOUNG POWERSPORTS ADDS SECOND HARLEY DEALERSHIP “Our team is thrilled to expand further into the Idaho community, and strengthen our ties to the Harley-Davidson brand,” said Jeramie Young, director of Young Powersports after reaching an agreement to acquire Young Grand Teton Harley-Davidson in Idaho Falls, Idaho. “Throughout this year, we've taken significant strides forward as an organization, and enjoyed an incredible amount of growth. We look forward to seeing how this franchise, as well as our eleven others, impact our future.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/dealer-news-young-powersports-adds-second-harley-dealership/
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The world’s largest and oldest motorcycle trade show kicks off the first week of November with more than 730 exhibitors, 2,000 brands, legends and an unprecedented program of entertainment and innovation.
Carpe Diem MV Agusta! The iconic Italian brand’s flagship dealership in the U.S. is now under new ownership and management.
Now owned by Indian automotive giant TVS, Norton Motorcycles announced an all-new range of motorcycles will be revealed at EICMA (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo e Motociclo) in Milan, led by the new superbike and heralding a new design philosophy and a reimagined brand identity.
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Kevin R. Dunn reports he is a free agent after spending the past 6.5 years as GM at Capital Powersports.
