Utah-based Motos America filed for Chapter 11 on December 31, 2025, underscoring how financial crimes and market stress can destabilize retail operations.
The motorcycle dealership bankruptcy followed a $3 million loss tied to Prime Capital Ventures, while Motos America Chapter 11 filings listed $10 million–$50 million in liabilities against $500,000–$1 million in assets. Prime Capital Ventures CEO Kris Roglieri pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy on January 6, 2026.
Subsidiary dealerships remain open; CEO Vance Harrison said the case addresses corporate-level debt. Debtor-in-possession financing offers temporary liquidity, with outcomes contingent on creditor approvals and sustainable profitability.
Headwinds include a 9.2% U.S. sales decline early 2025, rising floorplan costs, slower premium turnover, and more than 300 closures. Rapid expansion and a November 2024 SEC registration revocation preceded the deposit loss and credit facility failure.