International Dealer News IDN 138 August/September 2017

COMMENT: United Colours of Ducati? ........................................................................................................ Page 4
Motorcycle Registrations disappointing in most markets for first half or 2017 ............................ Page 6-9
Harley-Davidson Q2 sales plummet in U.S.A ...................................................................................................................................... Page 10
MV Agusta concludes new refinancing deal at last ........................................................................................................................ Page 13
AIMExpo to feature most OEM
exhibitors and over 300 leading
aftermarket players
s this edition of IDN is
published, there are just
six weeks until opening
day of the landmark fifth year of
the American International
Motorcycle Expo presented by
Nationwide (AIMExpo), and the
industry’s premier motorcycle
and powersports show will
welcome a record number of
exhibiting original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs) in its
debut at the Greater Columbus
Convention Center in Ohio from
September 21-24.
In total 24 OEMs have signed on to
take advantage of AIMExpo’s
multifaceted, all-in-one platform,
setting the stage for the most wide
ranging showcase of new vehicles in
the event’s young history.
“The move to Columbus puts the show
floor in great proximity to the country’s
retailers as well as a high
concentration of the population of
powersports users.
“The extensive street demo-ride
offerings at AIMExpo Outdoors! from
a record nine different OEMs will give
attendees the opportunity to
experience the latest products for
themselves.”
Adding to the extensive list of vehicle
companies showcasing new and
unique products are 47 Moto,
American Landmaster, American Lifan,
BV Powersports, CFMOTO, Cub Cadet,
Doohan, HiSUN, Ice Bear, Jinling
International Inc., Tacita, Textron Off-
Road and Torrot GasGas. The diverse
range of products from this impressive
A
collection of manufacturers will initially
be unveiled during the two trade days
of the show (September 21 & 22)
before being put on display for the
general public to view and experience
for the very first time throughout the
weekend (September 23 & 24).
In addition to what is an
unprecedented line-up of new vehicles
Larry Little, Vice President &
General Manager and organizer
MIC Events: “Some 41% of
powersports dealers and 50% of
the US population reside within
500 miles of AIMExpo’s new
location in the city of Columbus”
for a motorcycle and wider
powersports industry expo of any kind
in North American terms, an impressive
assortment of aftermarket companies
will also be present on the exhibitor
floor to unveil new products that will
“complement and personalise the
variety of new models on display, from
performance and safety enhancements
to innovative modes of communication
while on the road, in the dirt, or on the
water.”
The show floor was nearly 95% sold
out already, and any European
companies still considering exhibiting
at AIMExpo presented by Nationwide
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are advised to contact the organising
team without delay.
Notable European aftermarket vendors
confirmed already include Akrapovic,
Puig/Motoplastic, Avon Tyres, Andreani
Group, Beringer Brakes, Arrow Special
Parts, Continental Tire, Polisport (proud
winners of a Red Dot Design Award this
year), R&G, Ariete, Frenotecnica,
Malossi, EBC Brakes, Mitas, HEL, Givi,
PROX Racing Parts, Heidenau, Polini,
Motorex (who are celebrating their
100th anniversary this year), SW-
Motech, NEXX, Ohlins, UFO Plast,
Cellular Italia, OptiMate, Wind Trading
and Oxford Products.
The appearance of so many OEs is
thought certain to deliver a record
consumer attendance for an event that
is unique in North American motorcycle
and powersports industry terms
combining, as it does, consumer
attendance with two dealer/industry
specific days (September 21 & 22) in a
first ever use of what is regarded in the
United States as very much a European
expo formula.
Dealer attendance is also likely to be
at record levels too as Columbus is
ideally located – as Larry Little, Vice
President & General Manager of
organiser MIC Events told IDN
Magazine when we spoke with him in
June, “some 41% of powersports
dealers and 50% of the US population
reside within 500 miles of the city of
Columbus. This central location and
ease of access offers all attendees the
opportunity to engage with America’s
motorcycle and powersports industry
like never before.”
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