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For its 40th anniversary in 2008, Storm Motor Oy moved to a new headquarter with central warehouse and an<br />

impressive retail shop.<br />

STORM MOTOR OY:<br />

MOTOREX IN FINLAND<br />

Turku-based Storm Motor Oy has been an importer and distributor of the<br />

MOTOREX MOTO LINE in Finland for many years. The family business is<br />

popular among dealers and consumers alike – a balancing act that is the<br />

sign of true professionals.<br />

Storm Motor was founded in 1969 by current CEO Jyrki<br />

Storm. A top-level European Motocross Championships<br />

racer at the time (including a 5th place in the 250 cc<br />

Motocross World Championship in 1967), Mr. Storm<br />

used his international connections to start an import<br />

business for motorcycle parts and accessories. During<br />

the following years the business would grow to reach<br />

motorcyclists throughout Finland through mail-order<br />

catalogs and a growing dealer network. Starting with<br />

one retail store at its headquarters location, Storm<br />

gradually added new outlets over the years. A second<br />

store was opened in Helsinki in 1978, and today there<br />

are company-owned Storm Motor shops throughout<br />

Finland.<br />

QUALITY AND DEPENDABILITY PAY OFF<br />

Storm Motor built a reputation as a reliable partner in<br />

the motorcycle market in record time, serving customers<br />

with a broad assortment of parts, accessories and equipment<br />

ranging from top brands to affordable alternatives.<br />

Although the company operates its own stores<br />

and maintains an active catalog sales operation, it also<br />

serves a network of dealers who have rewarded Storm’s<br />

commitment to quality and <strong>high</strong> dependability with<br />

exceptional loyalty.<br />

THE MAGIC NUMBER 5<br />

Storm Motor has opened five company-owned retail<br />

outlets to date, at its headquarters in Turku, in the

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