Motorcycles of Manchester, Inc. has officially filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire. The filing follows a lawsuit Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation brought against the dealership in September 2026.
Note: A Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a legal process that allows a business to reorganize its debts, restructure obligations, and continue operating while working toward financial stability. Under Chapter 11, a debtor typically proposes a plan to repay creditors over time, subject to court approval. A Chapter 11 filing does not necessarily mean a business is closing or going out of business. For additional information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
Overview of the Filing
According to the case records on PACER, Motorcycles of Manchester, Inc. submitted its petition on October 30, 2026. The records show that the company has listed over 200 creditors in the petition.
Back on September 17, 2026, the company faced a lawsuit from Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation. According to Powersports Business, it sued the company over an alleged default tied to an inventory financing agreement. Yamaha sought nearly $2.8 million from Motorcycles of Manchester and three related MOMS entities. It cited failed timely payments on sold inventory, unclear overdue parts payments, and unpaid outstanding interest.
The agreement between the companies was signed in February 2024. Yamaha filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire, alleging a breach of contract. The lawsuit remains pending, according to court records.
About the Company
Motorcycles of Manchester, Inc. operates as a family-owned powersports dealership. Case filings show that the company is currently doing business as MOMS Manchester. The dealership sells a range of recreational vehicles. These include motorcycles, side-by-sides, personal watercraft, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
The company website shows that its inventory includes brands such as CFMOTO, Indian Motorcycle, and Triumph. Beyond vehicle sales, the company offers financing, maintenance and repair services, rentals, and replacement parts. The dealership’s operations span across Southern New Hampshire and it has been in the powersports business for more than 50 years.
Case Related Details
Court records show that company president Joel H. Wheeler, Jr. signed the petition before it was filed.
Attorney Peter J. Nicosia of Nicosia & Associates, P.C. is representing Motorcycles of Manchester, Inc. in court.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: October 30, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-10989
- Estimated Assets: Between $10,000,001 and $50 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $10,000,001 and $50 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 200 and 999
According to Pacermonitor, these four affiliated entities also made their individual filings in court:
- Wheel Freedom LLC
- MOMS Middlesex LLC
- MOMS Northampton, LLC
- Two Wheeler Holdings, LLC
While the case proceeds in court, Motorcycles of Manchester, Inc. is expected to continue operations as normal.
