Author Topic: New Guzzi Dealer in Georgia and Bike show (Read 14838 times)

MerleLowe · « **on:** August 26, 2026, 12:27:13 PM »

Mountain Powersports in Ellijay, GA is having a bike show Sept 5th with food trucks, a dyno and music. They just added Aprilia and Moto Guzzi. Had a number of Stelvios, V7s and V85s.

As those who live in the area know, the MG dealer situation around here has been in flux the past few years so I figured I'd point out there's a new option.

https://www.facebook.com/share/19AsVUmpVt/

TN Mark · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2026, 06:23:45 PM »

I stopped at Mountain Powersports in Ellijay yesterday.
I wish them well. They’re well stocked on brand new Moto Guzzi and Aprilia bikes.

guzzisteve · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2026, 09:06:27 PM »

Just got back from Dalonega working on a bike, long day but good $. At least he called me.

I hope them guys do well, they have a bunch of stores in ATL area.

Vagrant · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2026, 01:41:50 PM »

Not the same business as Mountain Motor Sports.

guzzisteve · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2026, 03:45:56 PM »

Thanks Vagrant, AND for being another that calls. I hope they do good.

Motormike · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2026, 11:40:30 AM »

Just in case anyone rides up (or down?) that way, Highway 382 West around the east end of Carters Lake is a very nice ride.

Motormike · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2026, 11:41:23 AM »

Quote from: Vagrant on August 27, 2026, 01:41:50 PM

Not the same business as Mountain Motor Sports.

From what I hear, that's probably a GOOD thing!

MerleLowe · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2026, 06:58:47 AM »

Quote from: Motormike on August 28, 2026, 11:40:30 AM

Just in case anyone rides up (or down?) that way, Highway 382 West around the east end of Carters Lake is a very nice ride.

Lots of good roads in the area. Just have to look on either side of 5/515/76 or whatever name is used at that particular spot.

Vagrant · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2026, 03:19:56 PM »

I went even with the horrible heat. I ran into MerleLowe there also. Very large turnout. Lots of Harley riders showed up not sure why but they did have a dyno guy there and he was very busy.
The good news is they are already expanding the business to include a second location in Blue Ridge Ga. Much closer to me and a nice ride. They seem like easy folks to deal with. All great news for the Guzzi community. They have a TON of new inventory in all the product lines so I assume and pray they are well financed.

sdcr · « **Reply #9 on:** September 06, 2026, 04:14:30 PM »

The last real Moto Guzzi dealer that I recall, was Cycle Specialties in Bogart Ga.

AJ Huff · « **Reply #10 on:** September 06, 2026, 04:52:45 PM »

Two locations 15 miles apart? Different product line up at each?

-AJ

MerleLowe · « **Reply #11 on:** September 06, 2026, 09:55:49 PM »

I was wondering the same thing about Blue Ridge but did not get a chance to ask. No Vespas in Ellijay, but wouldn't expect that to be a big seller in either town. More of an urban thing?

They do appear to be moving a lot of bikes.

MerleLowe · « **Reply #12 on:** September 06, 2026, 10:01:28 PM »

Oh, and Vagrant is exaggerating a little about the weather. It was mid-90s, but only 60--ish % humidity. Nice and dry.

Vagrant · « **Reply #13 on:** September 07, 2026, 09:21:24 AM »

I dealt with independent servicing dealers for 37 years on a wholesale basis. It make no sense to me either. Unless, long term it all gets folded into Blue Ridge. Hidden / unknown factor could be rent vs owning but it sounds like both are leased to me. Lots of money in the N/E Ga. area. They told me 1/2 of their business comes from the Atlanta market and 1/2 from far N/E Ga and North Carolina. They are big into side by sides and so is the N/E area so maybe it makes sense.

AJ Huff · « **Reply #14 on:** September 07, 2026, 06:40:53 PM »

Ha! I thought motorcycle dealerships only sold side by sides nowadays. That's the case here, including our Harley dealership. Yeah, they all have bikes on the floor, but outside is 10, 20, 30 side by sides. You drive by and never think they sell motorcycles.

-AJ

Vagrant · « **Reply #15 on:** September 08, 2026, 07:38:55 AM »

That's the only thing keeping them in business! Cycle sales suck.

nc43bsa · « **Reply #16 on:** September 08, 2026, 10:20:30 PM »

Around here SXSs are selling like gangbusters since they can now be licensed for street use.

AirPirate · « **Reply #17 on:** October 08, 2026, 09:11:05 AM »

I've been seeing lots of advertising for Southeast Motorcycle in Douglasville, Georgia, so I stopped by to check on pricing for a V7 Sport. The store is closed, signage gone, and the building is vacant.

MerleLowe · « **Reply #18 on:** October 09, 2026, 09:00:48 AM »

Quote from: AirPirate on October 08, 2026, 09:11:05 AM

I've been seeing lots of advertising for Southeast Motorcycle in Douglasville, Georgia, so I stopped by to check on pricing for a V7 Sport. The store is closed, signage gone, and the building is vacant.

I guess that saves me a trip down there. Was wondering when they would actually shut down. It's a bit of a bummer for me as there used to be two dealers in Douglasville and they are both gone. Those were the closest non-HD dealers to me.

Some of the people from Southeast are up in Ellijay now.

DaSwami · « **Reply #19 on:** October 09, 2026, 03:41:15 PM »

My question is where did all the leftover inventory from Southeast Motorcycle go? They advertised a lot of V7s.......

AirPirate · « **Reply #20 on:** October 09, 2026, 03:50:42 PM »

That's a good question. They still advertise today on Marketplace for 2024 V7s. I was there a few weeks ago, and they had a sizeable inventory.

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