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Where is the sticker kit? After parking the big rig at the 2025 SX rounds, Ducati North America “officially” announces the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Supercross and Pro Motocross team.
Returning to the source: Cycle Source Magazine is coming home after co-locating with Klock Werks in South Dakota for the past year and a half.
TAR PAINT DROPS
Noting that is not “goodbye” so much as “See you down the road,” Brandywine Harley-Davidson closes its doors on November 1.
Let the good times roll! Industry veteran Paul Riffle’s journey has taken him from eCommerce pioneer to the OEM ranks.
Shifting Gears
Let the good times roll! Industry veteran Paul Riffle’s journey has taken him from eCommerce pioneer to the OEM ranks.
Land use advocate and long-time go-to guy at the dealership level Ted Cabral brings decades of powersports experience to the ZiiDMS team.
Dream job! “I’ve officially started my new role as Membership Coordinator at the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC),” says Daniel Dégallier.
As part of the go-forward plan, Carolwood has tabbed Mike Kennedy to serve as CEO of the new independent Indian Motorcycle organization once the deal closes.
Sometimes you have to shift into a higher gear to accelerate… But what does it take to get to Lightspeed? That is where Taylor Allis comes in as Lightspeed DMS’ new Chief Product Officer—a key addition as Lightspeed continues to grow and invest in building the strongest leadership team in the industry.
#SHIFTINGGEARS AT ZiiDMS Land use advocate and long-time go-to guy at the dealership level Ted Cabral brings decades of powersports experience to the ZiiDMS team. Cabral will blend dealership management expertise with a passion for operational excellence and customer service. A former General Manager of Cycle West Honda/Suzuki, he led one of Northern California’s top multi-line dealerships and later drove Dainese San Francisco to the #1 U.S. store in net sales and goal achievement within his first year as a D-Store Manager. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-at-ziidms/
MIC THANKS TIM CALHOUN The Motorcycle Industry Council and its Board of Directors extend our appreciation to Tim Calhoun, President of Powersports Pros Consulting, for his more than six years of service and leadership. His time with the industry association includes serving as chairman of the MIC Aftermarket & Allied Trades Committee since 2021. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/mic-thanks-tim-calhoun/
#DEALER NEWS: DESKING MORE DEALS Power Motorsports located in Sublimity, Oregon, has built its reputation on a customer-first mindset that extends far beyond the sales floor. “We’re not just trying to move units; we’re focused on building relationships and making powersports ownership accessible and enjoyable to everyone who walks through our door,” explains Finance Manager Mandy McCoy. “Once a customer chooses their machine, we walk them through financing in a way that is simple, transparent and tailored to their needs. We explain all the options, protections and payment plans.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/dealer-news-desking-more-deals/
#ShiftingGears: Sound The Klaxon, Kevin Dunn Is Available Kevin R. Dunn reports he is a free agent after spending the past 6.5 years as GM at Capital Powersports. Well, it is true. Thank you to all those that have already reached out. But I am once again a free-agent. I am proud of where my team and I took Capital Powersports over the 6.5 years I was with them. From a two-brand, $6M, 600+ unit per year dealer, to a six-brand, $13M, and over 1,300 unit dealer. I truly wish the company and the dealership continued success and want to see its growth continue at the rapid rate it has been doing. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/dealer-news-11/
In Case You Missed It
In the September issue Bob Althoff noted we are an industry in crisis. “We all want a healthy industry. However as we are all too aware, what we have is less than our customers — present and future — deserve.
The September issue’s big ask caused a #FlashbackFriday moment back when Mark Rodgers asked Harley Exec Jerry Wilke if dealers were obsolete back in 2021.
AIROH USA now has nationwide availability of its world-championship winning helmets —151 World Titles at last count — via its fledgling network of certified local dealers.
Once again the lunatic fringe for moto bikers hopped up on race gas and Red Bull is taking over the strand. Super Hooligan Flat Track racing replaces beach cruisers on October 11th at Bolsa Chica State Beach in the heart of SoCal.
The much anticipated Vanderhall luxo-UTV has finally hit the trail with deliveries of Brawley production models dropping September 25, 2025.
