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 Welcome to Empire Cycle & Powersports. I'm Bob Ellis, and Debbie Ellis, my better half?, runs the show. We started out as Bob's British Bikes, a small internet operation that imported vintage British motorcycle parts (think Norton, BSA, Triumph, Royal Enfield, AJS, Matchless, etc.) from around the world, and resold around the world. As we found more and more manufacturers, the operation grew to the point where Debbie quit teaching, and ran the operation. After a while, we changed the format somewhat such that we primarily sold tools, electrical components, and wiring harnesses on the internet, and supported all bike parts for the local Northwest market only. In fact, our manufacturer in England tells us we are the largest reseller of British motorcycle harnesses in the US.
| About two years ago, we got connected with Triumph, and after negotiating and then buying our present facility, we became Empire Cycle & Powersports. The name represents months of agonizing, while trying to figure out a name. Finally, one of our vintage club members (the club was vintage, not the member, although a case could be made for that also - sorry, Jim!) happen to mention the old Empire Cycle owned by the Hardins, and that they were the premier Trimph dealer in Spokane during the 50's and 60's. We checked the name and found it to be clear, so we filed on it and modernized it with the "& Powersports" moniker.
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| The first year, we exceeded Triumph's plan by 100%, and became one of their top dealers in the country. We added Arctic Cat ATV's, UTV's, and snowmobiles in November of 2008, which gave us some welcome diversification during the Winter months, which, after the two snow years we've have had, was greatly appreciated. Currently, we, with the help of our loyal and great customers, have moved Triumph up to 6th place in new unit sales in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene marketplace. Pretty awesome, considering the economy, the internet, and our good competitors. Watch out, Suzuki, you are next!
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September was a great month, and we probably sold more units that month than any other month this year. Triumph sales were strong, and the Arctic Cats, both snow and ATV, picked up considerably during the later part of the month, including even one of our Z1 turbo sleds, the fastest sled in the world!
Debbie is working on a surprise at the Northtown Mall this Christmas season, stay tuned for more details.
We have a new logo, and we will be introducing it over the next few weeks, definitely sexier. |
| Our service department provides authorized sevice and repairs by or highly trained factory technicians. We specialize in newer Metrics, BMWs, Ducatis and of course Triumphs! Our service department repairs all makes of snowmobiles and ATVs! |
| PARTS DEPARTMENT
Click here for parts request form.
We can get what you need for maintenance, replacement parts or customizing your bike! Our accessories department offers a full selection of the finest riding gear! We are an Authorized dealer for Triumph clothing, and carry multiple brands and styles for men and women!! |
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Empire Cycle & Powersports
7807 E. Sprague Spokane WA 99212
Phone: 509.892.6368
Fax: 509.892.6361
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