1970s & 1980s
Technical roots and experience on two wheels
Experience in the automotive sector, mopeds, motorcycles and engineering created the practical and technical foundation that would later become part of MotoPro.
MotoPro is a Dutch family-owned importer and distributor of motorcycle parts and accessories for the professional motorcycle trade. Since 1994, we have combined industry experience and specialist product knowledge with long-standing relationships with manufacturers, dealers and wholesalers.
MotoPro’s roots go back well before the company was founded in 1994. During the 1970s and 1980s, experience was gained in the automotive sector and through work with mopeds, motorcycles and engineering. Throughout those years, a passion for motorcycles and riding remained at the heart of it all.
Experience in the automotive sector, mopeds, motorcycles and engineering created the practical and technical foundation that would later become part of MotoPro.
The focus increasingly shifted towards motorcycle accessories and the professional motorcycle trade, with Dries Pronk working as an agent and building relationships with manufacturers and specialist dealers.
At a time when much of the motorcycle accessories market was focused on custom motorcycles, the direction that would lead to MotoPro centred strongly on sport and racing parts, performance products and technical innovation.
Dries Pronk founded MotoPro in Veendam as a specialist supplier of motorcycle parts and accessories for the professional motorcycle trade.
MotoPro moved from Veendam to Valthermond, creating more space for the growing organisation and expanding product range.
MotoPro grew rapidly in the years following the move to Valthermond. Additional premises in Stadskanaal provided the extra space needed for stock and operations, but working across several locations became increasingly impractical.
In 2011 MotoPro brought its activities together at a new location in Oude Pekela. The new warehouse and distribution centre provided more than 2,100 m² of storage space on a 7,000 m² site.
Bringing the different activities together at one location created a stronger and more efficient base for further growth and international distribution.
Today, MotoPro supplies an extensive range of motorcycle parts and accessories covering road, touring, adventure, sport, racing, custom, off-road, enduro, trikes and quads.
Our early focus on sport and racing remains an important part of our product knowledge and expertise, but the MotoPro portfolio has developed far beyond those categories.
As a family-owned company with an experienced team and professional structure, MotoPro combines this specialist background with an extensive international brand portfolio and long-standing relationships with manufacturers, dealers and wholesalers across Europe.
MotoPro combines long-term family ownership with an experienced team, specialist product knowledge, direct communication and a practical approach to doing business in the professional motorcycle trade.
Long-term family ownership goes hand in hand with an experienced team, direct decision-making and the professional structure of an established international distributor.
Decades of experience with motorcycle parts and accessories give our team the specialist knowledge needed to support professional customers.
Direct communication makes it easier to answer questions, share knowledge and respond quickly and effectively to customers and partners.
Over the years, MotoPro has contributed ideas, practical and technical feedback, and product improvements to manufacturers. We also develop our own brands, product lines and technical solutions, including patent-protected developments.
Long-standing cooperation has always been an important part of MotoPro’s approach. Many manufacturer relationships have lasted for decades, with some partnerships now extending beyond 30 years.
Our cooperation with manufacturers goes beyond distribution. Over the years, MotoPro has contributed ideas, practical and technical feedback, and product improvements to help manufacturers develop products for the motorcycle market. This experience also contributes to the development of our own brands, product lines and technical solutions.
Explore the MotoPro brand portfolio, learn more about working with us as a dealer, or contact our team about distribution and manufacturer partnerships.