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The world’s largest powersports aftermarket distributor is getting bigger! LeMans Corporation, parent company of Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited, has agreed to acquire Sullivans Inc.
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.
Shifting Gears
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.
SHIFTING GEARS AT KYMCO 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. Wofford’s return signals a unified vision: to rebuild, reenergize and reestablish KYMCO as a respected and competitive force in the U.S. market. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-at-kymco/
CHANGING OF THE GUARD: SULLIVANS SELLS TO LEMANS The world's largest powersports aftermarket distributor is getting bigger! LeMans Corporation, parent company of Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited, has agreed to acquire @Sullivans Inc. Long the source for JOE ROCKET MOTORCYCLE APPAREL and HJC Helmets, the Boston-area distributor serving dealers across the Northeast for more than five decades. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/changing-of-the-guard-sullivans-sells-to-lemans/
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Emceed by Perry King and Laurette Nicoll, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted its 2025 Class on Thursday, Oct. 23.
As part of its nearly 30 new model roll-out for 2026 Triumph is going back to its roots with the Bonneville T100, T120 and T120 Black — the next chapter in a story that never stands still.
Power Motorsports located in Sublimity, Oregon, has built its reputation on a customer-first mindset that extends far beyond the sales floor.
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.
Land use advocate and long-time go-to guy at the dealership level Ted Cabral brings decades of powersports experience to the ZiiDMS team.
