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Need a blast from the past on this Flash Back Friday? H-D’s Super Glide launch video is live on h-d.com and YouTube.
The members of the National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) Harley-Davidson Council represent Harley-Davidson dealers across the United States who are committed to serving riders, supporting our local communities, and strengthening the future of the Harley-Davidson brand.
Attention Dealers: Turn 14 Distribution has added Elektric Offroad Designs to its line card.
Billing it as “The Panhandle’s Premier Powersports Destination”, RideNow rolled out its new flagship facility for Florida: RideNow Tallahassee.
Sales pro Reid Douglas says “after 12+ years at VerticalScope, a very meaningful chapter of my career has come to a close.
Shifting Gears
Sales pro Reid Douglas says “after 12+ years at VerticalScope, a very meaningful chapter of my career has come to a close.
There is a new sheriff in town! HISUN Motors USA has promoted Allen Talley to VP of Operations.
Drag racer Matthew Maldonado trips the lights and races into Drag Specialties’ South East Region. He is now calling on V-Twin dealers in the North Carolina area.
Heads up! Shifting gears at Helmet House as industry pro James Mullen takes on a new role.
KYMCO continues to rebound by bringing in a power forward and investing in its dealer network with the expansion of its sales team, highlighted by the addition of a returning sales professional, Steve Fischer, and the promotion of an existing team member, Austin Terrell.
PRODUCT NEWS: TURN 14 EXPANDS UTV OFFERINGS Attention Dealers: Turn 14 Distribution has added Elektric Offroad Designs to its line card. The partnership expands Turn 14 Distribution’s UTV product portfolio with protection, storage, suspension and accessory-mounting products for authorized dealers. “Elektric Offroad Designs brings strong coverage across modern UTV platforms and a focused approach to product development,” explains Mike Malloy, head of business development & industry relations at Turn 14 Distribution. “This partnership expands product availability for our authorized dealers across multiple OEM applications.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/product-news-turn-14-expands-utv-offerings/
#ShiftingGears There is a new sheriff in town! HISUN Motors Corp., USA has promoted Allen Talley to VP of Operations. In this role, Talley will focus on improving how the company executes across the full ownership lifecycle—from product readiness and assembly to parts availability, service, and support in the field. Talley most recently served as Senior Director of Product Management, Quality & Continuous Improvement, where he led efforts to address internal process gaps and improve coordination between product definition, assembly operations, and field performance. In his expanded role, he will oversee operations across supply chain, quality, assembly, parts, warehousing, customer service, and technical support, along with continuous improvement initiatives. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-at-hisun-2/
#WEAREBETTERTOGETHER NPDA HARLEY COUNCIL ISSUES AN OPEN LETTER The members of the National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) Harley-Davidson Council represent Harley-Davidson dealers across the United States who are committed to serving riders, supporting our local communities, and strengthening the future of the Harley-Davidson brand. In recent weeks, there has been renewed public discussion surrounding Harley-Davidson and its leadership. While outside voices may choose to focus on past affiliations, speculation, or commentary, the Dealers we represent are focused on what matters most: The future of the Harley-Davidson brand, the success of our dealerships, and the satisfaction of our customers. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/wearebettertogether/
SUPER GLIDE IS BACK! Need a blast from the past on this #FlashBackFriday? Harley-Davidson’s Super Glide launch video is live on h-d.com and YouTube. The campaign features riders who witnessed the original, and are now making their own Super Glide stories today. Scotty Stopnik, world renowned builder and co-founder of Cycle Zombies Garage, and his father Big Scott Stopnik share the legacy of riding with the youngest generation, proving that this isn’t just a motorcycle but a way of life - inherited, shaped and redefined over time. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/super-glide-is-back/
We first ran into the National Powersport Auctions crew at the Eicma show in Milan… which given the scope of the world’s oldest and largest motorcycle trade fair wasn’t that out of place. However, in an impromptu interview, America’s largest remarketer for pre-owned motorcycles admitted they were exploring the European opportunities. Now they have detailed the strategic plan to go overseas, starting with Germany. New operational locations in Düsseldorf and Hannover are set to give NPA a toehold as NPA continues to expand its European footprint. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/why-npa-europe/
THE GREAT X-CAPE! We first saw the 2027 X-Cape 1200 in Eicma, then U.S. dealers were treated to the North American debut with a drum line at AIMExpo the first week of January. Now the Italian stallion is ready for retail. Moto Morini, the iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1937, says the big bore X-Cape adventure motorcycles have arrived and are being delivered to Dealers now. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/the-great-x-cape/
In Case You Missed It
The highly charged eBike scene in California finally reached a tipping point, resulting in retail giant Amazon halting sales in California.
To meet that growing need and support safe riding in communities across the country, PeopleForBikes and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation are offering free access to their interactive online eBike eCourse.
As part of its continuing Dealer Spotlight series, Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation is highlighting the achievements of Rocky Mountain Cycle Plaza (RMCP) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
One of the most storied Harley-Davidson dealerships in history has changed hands and teamed up with another area icon as White’s Harley-Davidson and Iron Valley Harley-Davidson announced new ownership on May Day.
Continuing its proven policy of promoting from within, National Powersport Auctions (NPA) elevates Tristen Poston to General Operations Manager of its Sacramento facility.
