This weekend, the annual dealers-only powersports mega-show returns to the Indiana Convention center. Thousands of attendees from across the United States will visit with manufacturers of every type of motorcycle, scooter and ATV accessory and will place their orders for the upcoming season. It's also the home of the US's Largest Ever Motorcycle Conference - FREE to Dealer Expo Registered Attendees. This event will illustrate, educate and illuminate new dealership processes and will provide expert opinions on what makes a powersports dealership profitable and keeps customers happy.
Detroit Scooter Examiner will be on-site at Dealer Expo again this year, and will be bringing you the best of the show. Over 500 exhibitors have registered for this year's show, so it will prove to be a challenge for spirit and for shoe leather, too.
With vehicle manufacturers like Genuine Scooter Company, Peace Sports, Tao Tao, Hammerhead, E-Z GO, Qlink, SSR, THARO EV, SYM/Alliance Powersports, Massimo Motor Sports, Icebear, Kandi and more at the show, there will be a lot of two, three and four-wheeled product to look at.
Other categories of interest are gear and accessories, outerwear, business and retail products, replacement parts, oil and chemicals, performance products, tools and business opportunities. It will be a packed weekend and one capped off with admission to the Indianapolis stop of the Progressive international Motorcycle show, open to the public starting tomorrow morning. On Sunday afternoon, attendees of Dealer Expo get their chance to check out the displays and fun things that the motorcycle show has to offer.
Here are some of the many "Product and Lifestyle Marketplaces" that I'm looking forward to checking out:
ATV-UTV-Off-Road Marketplace
More than 25,000 square feet of exhibit space are dedicated to ATVs, UTVs and Off-Road vehicles, accessories, parts, apparel, tools and more.
Business Services Marketplace
This is an exclusive environment to present the business services dealers use and need. This marketplace was designed specifically for Business and F&I Managers to shop for and purchase new, "back of the house" systems that will help them run their departments more efficiently.
Gear, Apparel & Helmet Marketplace
Provides buyers with one stop shopping and “touch it, feel it, try it on” opportunities that will allow buyers to see all of the latest innovations and offerings all weekend long.
International Pavilion
Foreign companies organized by country are featured here to make it easy for attendees to shop burgeoning international markets. Last year there were giant Chinese and Taiwanese pavilions, and but a small Italian one. Will it be the same this year?
Parts & Maintenance Marketplace
The backbone of a service department, this marketplace hosts companies that provide the daily replacement parts customers need to keep their bikes, scooters and ATVs heading down the highway.
Racing & Performance Marketplace
Find companies that supply parts for racing bikes as well as those that produce high performance parts, accessories, apparel, etc. for the sport bike and scooter market.
Tire & Wheel Marketplace
The place to find tires, wheels and accessories with over 30,000 square feet reserved for the latest wheel designs and tire technology.
And of course, the New Vehicle Marketplace
This is where dealers go when they are looking for a new line to carry, a price point product or if they just want to add something unique to their showroom floor. I'll be spending some quality time trying out the new products coming to a powersports store near you this year.
What's next: Dealer Expo day one
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