Barrie Harley-Davidson® sells new and used Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, parts and accessories in Barrie, ON

Barrie Harley-Davidson®

1988

Harley-Davidson of Barrie located on Tiffin Street opens its doors to the public.

1993

Harley-Davidson of Barrie moves to a new location on Bradford Street.

1997

Bruce Insley, David Germaine, Jane Marshall and Jack Roop become the four owners of Harley-Davidson of Barrie and officially change the name to Barrie Harley-Davidson®.

1998

Barrie Harley-Davidson® hires their first full-time employee.

1999

Retailer of the Year Award for all of Canada.
Parts & Accessories Award for Central Canada.

2000

Barrie Harley-Davidson® officially becomes a Buell® Retailer adding Buell® to their line up of sales and service offerings.
Gold Service Award for Central Canada.

2001

Bruce Insley and Jack Roop become the two owners of Barrie Harley-Davidson®.
October The President’s Award  - Huronia H.O.G. ® for dedication and commitment to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Gold Service Award for Central Canada.
Buell® Retailer of the Year for all of Canada.
Harley-Davidson® Financial Services Award for Top Canadian Sales.

2002

The only official Harley-Davidson® 100th Anniversary Celebration in Canada.  Barrie Harley-Davidson® sells the largest number of tickets in Canada to the 100th Anniversary event.
Buell® Retailer of the Year for all of Canada.
Harley-Davidson® Financial Services Award for Top Canadian Sales.

2003

Silver Award for Central Canada – overall dealership operations.
Harley-Davidson® Financial Services Award for Top Canadian Sales.

2004

Bronze Award for Central Canada – overall dealership operations.
Harley-Davidson® Financial Services Award for Top Canadian Sales.

2005

November Barrie Harley-Davidson® moves to their current 32,400 square foot state-of-the-art facility at 311 Bryne Drive in Barrie’s South end.
Silver Award for Central Canada – overall dealership operations.
Gold Award for Central Canada for Service Department.
Harley-Davidson® Financial Services Award for Top Canadian Sales.

2006

Kate Insley joins staff as General Manager and Barrie Harley-Davidson® joins PG Alpha; a peer group of top performing Retailers in Canada who share knowledge and best business practices.
Platinum Award for Central Canada – overall dealership operations.
Buell Silver Award for Central Canada  – overall dealership operations.
Harley-Davidson® Financial Service Award for Top Canadian Sales.

2007

Bruce Insley becomes the main owner of Barrie Harley-Davidson® adding his wife Kate Insley as his official partner.
Barrie Harley-Davidson® receives the Special Performance Award for Community Service for their demonstrated involvement with charities and the donation of a custom built bike for a wounded Canadian Soldier.
Platinum Award for Central Canada – overall dealership operations.

2008

Platinum Award for Central Canada – overall dealership operations.

2009

Buell® discontinues its production however; Barrie Harley-Davidson® remains an authorized service location for Buell® motorcycles.
Gold Award for Central Canada – overall dealership operations.

2010

Diamond Award for Central Canada – overall dealership operations.

2011

Diamond Award for Central Canada – overall dealership operations.

2012

• Kate wins the Barrie Examiner Women in Business for 2012!
• Barrie Harley-Davidson® recieved Best Motorcycle Shop Award in Barrie from the Barrie Advance for the 15th consecutive year.
• Diamond Award for Central Canada – overall dealership operations.
• Regional Award for all of Central Canada - overall dealership operations.
• Trev Deeley Canadian Retailer of the Year - overall dealership operations!!!  Congratulations Bruce, Kate & all the staff.