For the fourth consecutive year, North America’s largest motorcycle and powersports trade show, the AIMExpo, ran its course in Las Vegas, February 5-7.
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The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) featured more than 400 exhibitors inside the 300,000 square feet floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center, showcasing the latest in powersports machines, accessories, gear, parts and services. More than two dozen OEMs and nine distributors, including Automatic Distributors, Drag Specialties, Parts Unlimited, Turn 14 Powersports and Rocky Mountain ATV/MC took part.
There were two and a half days of Disruptive Thinking and Dealer Excellence education sessions led by industry experts examining big powersports issues, challenges and opportunities, as well as the latest on ever-changing best business practices for retailers, plus special Tech Talks and a show-wrapping Open Mic morning with exhibitors and registered dealers sharing their views.
The show kicked off Wednesday morning with an OEM media tour that included Suzuki, Moto Morini, Piaggio Group Americas, KTM North America (and Husqvarna, MV Agusta and GasGas), Zero Motorcycles, Royal Enfield and Segway.
One of the highlights of the show was Moto Morini taking the covers off its new 750cc, 90° V-twin Corsaro GT, which fits into the naked and sport model categories. Moto Morini says it is a “touring crossover that redefines two-wheeled travel.”
ProTaper, widely known for its premium line of handlebars, grips, controls and sprockets, among other items, announced that it is now in the business of selling tires—its own tires. The ProTaper SMX 04 line of knobby rubber is budget-friendly and aimed at the weekend-warrior motocrosser and trail enthusiast. The ProTaper tires will come in several popular sizes with a retail price expected to be in the sub-$100 range.
As successful as this year’s AIMExpo was, the show will be changing location for next year. The 2026 AIMExpo will be held in Anaheim, California. The dates and venue have not been officially announced. CN
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