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NPA Pre-Owned Monthly Recap December in Review
With 2013 in the rearview mirror, we can see that it was a year of mild contrasts inthe pre-owned wholesale market. Almost all product categories followed a normal seasonal wholesale price curve, yet several categories exhibited lower average wholesale pricing than 2012. ATV values were fairly consistent compared to 2012, while sport bikes had a
NPA to Expand Dealer Financing and Access to Pre-Owned Harleys
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) will roll out a broad array of services and programs at the 14th Annual V-Twin Expo by Easyriders on February 8-9, 2014. Set for the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati, this is the only V-Twin targeted, dealer-only tradeshow.
Mecum and MidAmerica Host Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction
Three-day auction achieves record sales with largest crowd to date. The auction drew more than 1,100 registered bidders and additional spectators from 48 states and more than 30 different countries.
NPA Trend Report: Rising Demand And Rising Product Availability
November is the first month since spring to show an uptick in average wholesale price across a majority of categories. NPA feels this upward trend in average wholesale price will continue into the spring of 2014.
BMW Factory Racer and Vincent Isle of Man Winner Added to Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction
Ex-1973 Daytona 200 1972 Butler & Smith BMW F750 and the 1950 Isle of Man Clubman TT-winning 1947 Vincent HRD Series B Rapide will be offered at auction in Las Vegas on Jan. 9 at Bally’s Hotel & Casino. Both of the motorcycles will join the Silverman Museum Racing Collection of Ducatis and the Pierce Family Museum Collection of Harley-Davidsons.
Powersports Market Creeps To Annual Slow Phase
Even though prices are down versus last month, the percentage of units being sold has gone up. Sellers appear to be letting go of these units for less money, rather than trying to hold on to them as we head into the winter months. This could be a good time to stock up on inventory for next spring if you have the cash and storage space.
Drops In Powersports Market In Line With Seasonal Trends
The only segment up this month is snowmobile, which is only increasing by an average of $11.46 per unit.
Expanding The Sales Envelope
Have you earned the right to drive new business to your shop? Most owners and managers need to walk themselves through a cleansing exercise that will identify which departments/employees are selling, and which ones are simply clerking.
Inaugural Joseph C. Parkhurst Education Fund Live Auction To Benefit Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
After Cycle World founder Joe Parkhurst’s death in 2001, his family wanted to honor his legacy by donating to education. In honor of Parkhurst, The Bonnier Motorcycle Group will host its inaguaral Joseph C. Parkhurst Eduction Fund Live Auction at AIMExpo.
NPA Auction Lounge to Simulcast Cincinnati and Atlanta Bids at AIMExpo
The NPA Auction Lounge will simulcast the Cincinnati and Atlanta auction at AIMExpo, allowing dealers to place their bids in real-time on more than 2,500 pre-owned powersports vehicles.
NPA to Debut Latest Auction Segment at AIMExpo
NPA Black Market offers dealerships, retailers and service shops the opportunity to purchase non-current name brand powersports gear, accessories and parts in bulk through NPA’s online auction platform.
ATVs and Utilities Segments Up, Off-Roads Lead Decline
For September, prices in most segments we cover in the motorcycle and powersports market are down in a rather dramatic fashion.
Drops In the Powersports Market In Line With Seasonal Trends
The powersports market continues to see decreases in value, but they are less substantial and more in line with seasonal trends. As the year closes and cooler weather approaches, expect an increase for the snowmobile segment.
ATVs and Utilities Segments Up, Off-Road Lead Decline
Dramatic drop-offs in September across all motorcycle and powersports segments continue a several month long trend.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Benefit to Take Place During Celebration of the Motorcycle Weekend
AMA Hall of Fame Motocross Champion Broc Glover will host the Breath Easy Ride-In Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, Calif. With Del Mar as the destination, celebrity ride captains will guide groups of Breathe Easy Ride-In participants to a fun, day-long motorcycle extravaganza near the Pacific Ocean on the grounds of the historic Del Mar Racetrack/Fairgrounds.