Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America

What Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America does

The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America (VJMC) is a 501(c)-style non-profit membership organization founded in 1977 and headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of vintage Japanese motorcycles — defined as machines 20 years old or older. The club serves a hobbyist base of motorcycle owners, restorers, collectors, and riders concentrated in the United States and Canada with some international members. Its core offering is a tiered annual membership ($30 digital; $45 US physical; $55 Canada physical; $70 international physical) that bundles a bi-monthly full-color Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Magazine, access to field representatives, classifieds, technical resources, members-only online content, and event registration.

VJMC operates with a small core staff of approximately 14 people supplemented by elected officers, directors, and a network of volunteer field representatives across all US states and Canadian provinces. The organization is not a technology company and has no proprietary software platform, app, or AI capability; its technology footprint is a standard WordPress-based website and an outsourced membership management portal operated by Cornerstone Registration, Ltd., which also processes event registrations including the annual National Rally. Marketing and community engagement are conducted primarily through a network of Facebook pages (national, regional, state, and local), a YouTube channel ("VJMC Field Report"), email newsletters, and event presence.

Revenue is generated from three streams: recurring membership dues, merchandise sales through an online store (apparel, decals, keychains, license plates, drink koozies, 45th anniversary commemorative items), and one-time sales of archival products such as a USB compilation of magazine back issues from 2002–2023. There are no investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no disclosed financial statements, consistent with its small-scale hobbyist non-profit operating model.

Name

Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America

Legal name

Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club

Website

https://vjmc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America (VJMC), founded in 1977, is a non-profit membership organization serving thousands of vintage Japanese motorcycle enthusiasts (20+ year-old bikes) in the US, Canada, and internationally, offering tiered annual memberships bundled with a bi-monthly magazine, technical resources, field representatives, and an annual National Rally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Maple Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Primary revenue stream from membership subscriptions with tiered pricing based on geographic region. Includes magazine delivery for physical memberships. Digital-only memberships available at lower price points.
2. Merchandise Sales: Revenue from club merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hats, polo shirts), accessories (keychains, decals, license plates), and commemorative items (45th Anniversary plaque, Drink Kozee). Sold through online store.
3. Magazine Back Issues USB: Sale of electronic compilation of VJMC magazine issues from 2002-2023 on USB drive.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America (VJMC) is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1977 that serves enthusiasts of vintage Japanese motorcycles (20 years old or older). Its core offering is an annual membership (available in physical and digital tiers across USA, Canada, and International) bundled with a bi-monthly full-color magazine, technical resources, field-representative support, classified ads, and access to local, regional, and national events such as the annual National Rally. The club also sells branded merchandise through its online store.

Product overview

The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club operates as a membership-based organization offering a single unified membership product bundled with access to a bi-monthly magazine publication (Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Magazine), technical resources, field representative support, classifieds, and event access. The club also maintains a YouTube channel (VJMC Field Report) for multi-media content. The organization sells supplementary merchandise through its online store including commemorative apparel (t-shirts, polo shirts, hats), accessories (keychains, drink holders, license plates, decals), and archival products (magazine back issues USB).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VJMC Membership Annual subscription membership for vintage Japanese motorcycle enthusiasts, available in USA, Canada, International, and Digital tiers, providing access to a bi-monthly magazine, technical resources, classified ads, member-only content, field representative support, and event registration.
• Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Magazine Bi-monthly full-color magazine published six times a year, featuring stories on vintage Japanese motorcycles, technical and restoration tips, coverage of bike shows and rallies, and classified ads. Delivered to members as part of their membership benefits.
• VJMC Magazine Electronic Back Issues USB USB drive containing a compilation of all VJMC magazine issues from 2002 to 2023 for digital reference and archival purposes.
• VJMC Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise sold through the club's online store, including apparel (t-shirts, polo shirts, hats), accessories (keychains, drink holders, license plates, decals), and commemorative items (45th Anniversary plaque, 45th Anniversary decal).
• VJMC National Rally Annual flagship multi-day rally and motorcycle show held for members and friends of the VJMC, featuring group rides, a judged motorcycle show, awards presentation, and organized tours.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cornerstone Registration, Ltd.coreOthersHandles membership registration, renewal processing, and event registration services for VJMC. Manages the membership portal at vjmc.cornerstonereg.com. Processes membership applications and renewals, manages event registrations including National Rally. Contact: [email protected].

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Bikernet.com: Long-running online motorcycle publication and community covering vintage and custom bikes. Comparable to VJMC as a content/community platform for vintage motorcycle enthusiasts, though digital-only and brand-agnostic.

Broad incumbents

• American Motorcyclist Association (AMA): The largest U.S. motorcycle membership organization, advocating for riders' rights and sanctioning events. Comparable to VJMC as a membership organization serving motorcycle enthusiasts, though much broader in scope and not vintage-specific.
• Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.): The official Harley-Davidson sponsored membership club for owners. Comparable to VJMC as a brand-affiliated motorcycle enthusiast membership organization with chapters, events, and a magazine, though commercial and brand-specific.

Direct peers

• Honda Riders Club of America: Honda-owner enthusiast community with regional chapters, events, and group rides. Comparable to VJMC as a brand-focused motorcycle enthusiast club, though Honda-current rather than vintage-specific.
• BMW Motorcycle Owners of America: BMW motorcycle owners' association with membership, magazine (BMW Owners News), rallies, and local chapters. Comparable to VJMC in the membership-club-with-publication model and event-driven structure.
• Antique Motorcycle Club of America: A non-profit membership organization dedicated to the preservation and riding of antique motorcycles (35+ years old). Closely comparable to VJMC in structure, member demographics, and event-driven model — the most direct vintage motorcycle enthusiast club peer.
• Classic Motorcycle Club: Community of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts with events, technical resources, and member gatherings. Comparable to VJMC as a vintage motorcycle enthusiast club with similar member services and event-driven engagement.
• Ducati Owners Club: Brand-specific motorcycle owner community with chapters, events, and member benefits. Comparable to VJMC as a brand-focused enthusiast membership organization, though international and commercial in nature.

Regional players

• Vintage Motor Cycle Club (UK): British-based vintage motorcycle enthusiast club with a similar membership, magazine, and event structure. Comparable to VJMC as a vintage motorcycle enthusiast club, but covers pre-1985 bikes of all marques and operates in the UK.

Others

• Motorcycle Safety Foundation: Non-profit organization promoting motorcyclist safety through training and education. Adjacent to VJMC as a fellow motorcycle-focused non-profit, though focused on safety rather than enthusiast community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thevjmc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vintage-japanese-motorcycle-club-of-north-america

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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