Dime City Cycles

What Dime City Cycles does

Dime City Cycles is a Tampa, Florida-based e-commerce retailer founded in 2009 that specializes in parts and accessories for vintage and modern classic motorcycles. The company sells directly to DIY enthusiasts building Cafe Racers, Bobbers, Choppers, Brats, Trackers, and Scramblers, as well as to owners restoring motorcycles from the 1960s through the 1990s. Its catalog spans over 20 product categories covering air intake and fuel systems, brakes, cables, drivetrain, electrical, engine, exhaust, frame and body, gauges, lighting, suspension, wheels, oils and chemicals, maintenance tools, seats, handlebars and controls, hardware, gear and apparel, and clearance items, with parts supporting six major brands (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, Harley-Davidson) from model years 1966 through 2025.

The storefront is built on the Magento e-commerce platform and is organized with a Year/Make/Model/Submodel vehicle filter to assist customers in identifying compatible parts. Dime City Cycles supplements its third-party catalog with an in-house proprietary brand, XS-Performance, which produces carburetor conversion kits and performance components primarily for Yamaha XS650 motorcycles. The company also operates within a related network of sister sites (Mike's XS, Z1 Enterprises, Randakk's), each focused on a specific motorcycle marque's restoration niche, and holds authorized reseller status with brand partners including K&N.

The business operates a transactional hardware sales model with unit pricing ranging from under $1 for small hardware items to over $2,000 for premium performance components like Keihin FCR39 racing carburetors, with most parts priced between $10 and $200. There are no subscription or recurring revenue components. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the company's website, with shipping to US, Canadian, and international destinations. Customer acquisition is driven by organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest), email newsletters, and a blog featuring customer bike builds, positioning the company as a content-led specialty retailer in a fragmented niche market.

Name

Dime City Cycles

Legal name

Dime City Cycles

Website

https://dimecitycycles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dime City Cycles is a Tampa-based e-commerce retailer specializing in vintage and modern classic motorcycle parts and accessories, serving DIY builders, restoration enthusiasts, and performance upgraders across six major brands spanning 1966-2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vintage Motorcycle Parts Retail

NAICS

Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers (4413)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorcycle Riding Gear & Apparel Retail (CRAMANAA)

Keywords

• Vintage motorcycle parts
• Custom motorcycle components
• Motorcycle restoration parts
• Aftermarket motorcycle accessories
• Motorcycle parts ecommerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Motorcycle Parts Sales: Direct sales of vintage and custom motorcycle parts and accessories through e-commerce storefront. Products range from individual components (gaskets, jets, filters) to complete assemblies (carburetors, exhaust systems) and tools. Revenue generated through one-time product transactions with no recurring subscription components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dime City Cycles is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer of aftermarket motorcycle parts and accessories focused on vintage and modern classic motorcycles. It sells individual components, rebuild kits, assemblies, tools, chemicals, apparel, and its own XS-Performance branded performance parts across 20+ product categories, supported by a Year/Make/Model/Submodel fitment filter and ship-to-store logistics out of Tampa, FL.

Product overview

Dime City Cycles is an e-commerce retailer specializing in vintage and custom DIY motorcycle parts and accessories. The company offers a comprehensive single-platform e-commerce store featuring 20+ distinct product categories covering all major motorcycle systems and components. Their product portfolio spans from core mechanical parts (engine components, brakes, drivetrain, suspension) to accessories (lighting, gauges, seats, bodywork) and lifestyle gear (apparel, helmets). They also carry proprietary XS-Performance branded performance parts. The platform operates through a standard e-commerce model without modular architecture, serving DIY motorcycle builders and restorers working on Cafe Racers, Brats, Bobbers, Trackers, Choppers, Scramblers, and similar custom motorcycles. Parts are organized by motorcycle make (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, Harley-Davidson) and include both OEM replacement and performance upgrade options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XS-Performance: Performance parts product line offered on the website.

Products and services

• Air Intake and Fuel Systems Carburetor assemblies, jets (Keihin and Mikuni), rebuild kits, fuel filters, fuel pumps, fuel tanks, petcocks, velocity stacks, and air filters for vintage and modern classic motorcycles.
• Brake and Brake Parts Brake calipers, rotors, brake pads and shoes, brake lines, brake reservoirs, drum brake parts, rear brake master cylinders, and caliper rebuild kits.
• Cables Brake, clutch, throttle, choke, speedometer, tachometer, and decompression cables plus cable parts for vintage and modern classic motorcycles.
• Drivetrain and Transmission Chain and sprocket sets, chain adjustment hardware, chain guards, clutch components, drive belts, driveshaft parts, and transmission gaskets/seals.
• Electrical Systems and Batteries Batteries, charging systems, ignition systems, spark plugs, starters, solenoids, switches, relays, fuses, wiring harnesses, and horns.
• Engine Components Bottom end and top end engine parts, engine gaskets and seals, engine covers, engine hardware, oil filters, and oil system components.
• Exhaust Systems and Mufflers Complete exhaust systems, headers, custom exhaust kits, mufflers, exhaust tips, exhaust wrap, emission controls, exhaust gaskets, and mounting hardware.
• Frame and Body Painted bodywork, fairings, side covers, fenders, license plates, frame braces, frame conversion kits, sissy bars, grab rails, steering stabilizers, tail hoops, and seat mounting hardware.
• Gauges and Instruments Speedometers, tachometers, gauge kits, gauge lights, gauge mounts, instrument adapters/converters, and sensor accessories.
• Gear and Apparel Motorcycle rider gear including helmets, eyewear, jackets, hoodies, shirts, headwear, summer/weather gear, gloves, and accessories.
• Handlebars, Mirrors, and Controls Handlebars (clip-on, 7/8 inch, 1 inch), grips, mirrors, hand controls, foot controls, throttles, control switches, and kickstart components.
• Hardware Parts General hardware including bolts, bolt sets by make (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha), nuts, washers, O-rings, clamps, and pins/clips/rods.
• Lighting Headlights, LED lights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, license plate lights, driving lights, accent lights, and related wiring.
• Maintenance and Tools Hand tools, brake/cable/chain/clutch/engine/fuel/electrical/tire/measurement/threading tools, shop equipment, and service manuals.
• Oils and Chemicals Engine oil, chain lube, fork oil, brake fluid, coolant, cleaners, adhesives, fuel additives, paint, and restoration products.
• Seats Seat assemblies, seat covers, seat cushions, seat pans, and seat mounting hardware for custom and replacement applications.
• Suspension and Steering Fork tubes, fork seals, fork springs, fork components, shocks, shock kits, steering bearings, steering stabilizers, triple trees, swingarm bearings, and swingarm bushings.
• Wheels (Tires and Wheels) Rims, spokes, wheel hubs, wheel bearings, wheel seals, wheel axles, tire tubes, valve stems, and tires (street, dual sport, offroad).
• XS-Performance Dime City Cycles' own branded performance product line including XS-Charge and XS-Performance performance parts, carburetor conversion kits, and high-performance components for Yamaha XS650 and other vintage motorcycles.
• Clearance Products Discounted and clearance items including gear, apparel, parts, tools, and miscellaneous items at reduced prices.
• New Items Newly added parts and products for vintage and modern classic motorcycles, representing regularly updated latest inventory.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mike's XSminorOthersSister site specializing in vintage restoration parts for Yamaha motorcycles. Operated as part of same business ecosystem.
• Z1 EnterprisesminorOthersSister site specializing in parts for Kawasaki and Suzuki motorcycles. Part of related business network.
• Randakk'sminorOthersSister site focused on vintage restoration specialist for Honda motorcycles. Operates as part of same company group.
• K&NcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized reseller of K&N air filters for vintage Japanese motorcycles including KZ1000, CB750, XS650 models. K&N filters can add horsepower and are cleanable/reusable.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RevZilla: Large online motorcycle gear, parts, and accessories retailer owned by Cycle Gear. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same e-commerce motorcycle parts category Dime City Cycles serves, but with a much wider assortment and larger marketing budget.
• Cycle Gear: Multi-channel retailer of motorcycle parts, gear, and apparel with both online and brick-and-mortar stores. Comparable to Dime City Cycles on parts and apparel categories but serves a broader, less vintage-focused customer base.
• Chaparral Motorsports: Large online powersports dealer covering motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, and parts/accessories. Overlaps with Dime City Cycles on motorcycle parts retail but with a broader powersports footprint and significant new-vehicle sales.
• Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: Large online and retail powersports parts and apparel retailer. Similar e-commerce parts business model to Dime City Cycles, but heavier orientation toward off-road and ATV segments rather than vintage street motorcycles.

Direct peers

• J&P Cycles: Long-standing online retailer specializing in OEM and aftermarket parts for Harley-Davidson and other American motorcycles. Direct peer to Dime City Cycles in the vintage/classic motorcycle parts e-commerce category, with overlapping customer base of restoration enthusiasts.
• BikeBandit.com: Online retailer of OEM and aftermarket parts for motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs. Direct peer to Dime City Cycles — same DIY parts e-commerce model, similar fitment-driven UX, but with broader powersports coverage beyond just vintage bikes.
• Mike's XS (MikesXS.net): Sister site within the Dime City Cycles affiliate ecosystem specializing in vintage Yamaha parts. Direct peer and the most closely comparable business in vintage Yamaha restoration parts, frequently cross-referenced with DCC's catalog.
• Z1 Enterprises: Sister site within the Dime City Cycles affiliate network focused on vintage Kawasaki and Suzuki motorcycle parts. Direct peer operating the same e-commerce model in an adjacent brand specialty, sharing customer overlap with DCC.
• Randakk's: Sister site within the Dime City Cycles affiliate ecosystem, specializing in vintage Honda restoration parts. Closely comparable in customer base, product mix, and content/community approach for the dominant vintage Honda segment.

Others

• Summit Racing Equipment: Large e-commerce retailer of automotive performance parts, tools, and accessories. Not a direct competitor in motorcycles, but operates a comparable long-tail, fitment-driven e-commerce model in an adjacent motorsports category that DCC's mechanics-oriented customers also shop.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dimecitycycles
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/DimecitycyclesShop
• Facebookfacebook.com/dimecitycycles
• Instagraminstagram.com/dimecitycycles
• Pinterestpinterest.com/dimecitycycles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dime-city-cycles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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