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Miles Archer

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Sat Jan 3, 2026, 03:48 PM Jan 3

Premium U.S. motorcycle brand files Chapter 11 bankruptcy. IT'S THE NEW GOLDEN ERA! SHOW TRUMP MORE APPRECIATION!

Despite the overall market growing, Motos America, a leading dealer of brands including BMW and Triumph, has struggled and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Rising interest rates have sharply increased inventory-floorplan financing costs for motorcycle dealers, putting pressure on cash flow and making it harder to carry expensive, slow-moving premium models.

Most dealer floorplan loans are variable-rate, meaning financing costs rise quickly when interest rates increase, even if unit sales remain steady.

Motos America, Inc., a Salt Lake City, Utah-based motorcycle dealership group, filed for chapter 11 protection on December 31, 2025, in the District of Utah. The company operates a network of 13 premium motorcycle dealerships across states including California, Florida, and Oregon.

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/premium-u-motorcycle-brand-files-183300439.html

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