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AIMExpo - Las Vegas February 2023

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H-D was in seventh spot in market share terms in Germany for the first four months of the year , with 2,363 units sold for a 5.36 % share . BMW was ' top dog ' in its home market with 11,131 units sold for a 25.24 % share . Harley ' s best seller was the Sportster S in 23rd spot with 451 units registered with the Pan America in 46th with 285 sales . The R 1250 GS was the best seller YTD in Germany with 4,217 sold . Royal Enfield is up to 10th spot in market share terms with Indian in 14th ( 478 units sold for a 1.08 % share ).
BRP has reported Q1 revenues flat compared to the year ago at $ 1,809.3m . Revenues from Year- Round products were up $ 11.9m at $ 934.4m compared to 2021 . BRP achieved market share gains in SSV and ATV in North American Powersports despite limited product availability . Normalized diluted EPS of $ 1.66 is a decrease of $ 0.87 per share . Normalized EBITDA of $ 272.1m is a decrease of $ 106.9m or 28.2 % compared to Q1 2021 .
Fast-growing Columbus , Ohio dealer group Iron Pony Motorsports has been announced as the Official Motorcycle Dealer of 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Royal Enfield , which takes place July 22-24 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington , Ohio . In other news , the dealer group has acquired Affordable Powersports , LLC of Carroll , Ohio . With locations already in Mansfield and Columbus , this marks the third location for the company , which plans to provide the Lancaster / Carroll area with a smaller version of the Columbus store .
The organizer of AIMExpo has announced that " after the undeniable success of AIMExpo 2022 " the American International Motorcycle Expo is to return to the world famous Las Vegas Convention Center from February 15-17 , 2023 . MIC Events says that it is anticipated to be double the size of 2022 , with Tucker Powersports to expand its colocated annual dealer show . " Powersports is in the midst of incredible innovation and growth , and AIMExpo 2023 will be at the forefront , providing a place for our industry to gather , learn , and strategize about the future ," said Erik Pritchard , President and CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Council . " The brands showcased on the show floor , including Tucker , are a demonstration of their commitment to work with us to advance our industry ." Disruptive Thinking , the main-stage education platform launched last year , on the show floor will return with MIC Symposium-inspired content and will " headline thought leaders , industry experts , and influencers . Renowned presenters including Tony Gonzalez and Sam Dantzler of Garage Composites will share content designed to make dealers think
outside the box and beyond the doors of their dealerships ." Continuing the focus on " the business of your business ," AIMExpo Dealer Education will also offer classroomstyle education off the show floor . These educational sessions will provide core business solutions related to sales and marketing , and topics that drive the day-to-day business of retailers , such as F & I , staff retention , and consumer engagement . In addition to the expanded educational offerings , the AIMExpo show floor will be more than twice the size it was last year . " Attendees will see a stronger focus on new products from the industry ' s top manufacturers , including an emphasis on the fourwheel market segment ." " AIMExpo isn ' t just motorcycles , it ' s all powersports ," said Andre Albert , MIC director of marketing and events . " With the growth our industry has seen in the SxS , UTV , and ATV segments , we want to showcase the best products our industry has to offer in those categories . Distributors and service providers will also showcase their latest products and services , along with show specials designed to kick-off the powersports industry ' s
order-writing season ." In 2023 , AIMExpo will welcome back Tucker Powersports with an expanded display presence , dealer VIP activations , and one of the biggest highlights of the show , the AIMExpo Industry Party powered by Tucker . " Together with AIMExpo , we made the 2022 show a huge success and we are working to deliver an even more powerful event at a time full of potential for our industry ," said Tucker Powersports President and CEO Marc McAllister . " AIMExpo wouldn ' t be complete without the Dealer Recharge Zone , located on the show floor and the MIC Business Center . MIC members have access to the Business Center , which offers complementary meeting rooms , basic business services , a lounge area , and daily beverages , light bites , and lunch ." www . AIMExpoUSA . com
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