thePULSEBy Sam Blier
Evolution is a beautiful thing. The Higgins family business was founded in 1975, starting life as an antique shop. The energy crisis of the period moved the business into selling woodstoves, which begat carrying chainsaws. In 1985, Higgins Powersports was founded when chainsaws led to ATVs and snowmobiles, which parlayed the business into motorcycles. Today Higgins Powersports is one of the preeminent motorsports dealers in the state, selling and servicing the finest fun and utility machines on wheels and tracks. 
Take the scenic drive into Barre and you’ll find an expansive showroom stocked with everything a powersports enthusiast could ever want. Whether you’re a boulevard cruiser, a corner-carver, off-roader or snowmobiler, Higgins has all of the gear and accessories to keep you riding in style. They carry some of the finest vehicle brands ~ including Kawasaki, Victory, Can-Am and Polaris ~ and keep an extensive inventory of pre-owned vehicles as well. One of the best things about Higgins is the private test track on the premises. You can actually put your prospective purchase through its paces before breaking out your wallet. There’s even a dedicated ATV test track in the woods so you can see how one of their 4-wheelers will handle in its natural environment. The expert staff has well over 100 years of combined
experience, so no matter what kind of machine you’re looking at, they’re an excellent resource for new and experienced riders alike.
When your vehicle needs maintenance or upgrades, there is no better place to bring it than Higgins. Their service department is full of riders who share your passion. These guys are factory-certified and can do it all; no one in the area knows these machines better. They’ll expertly install any of the myriad factory performance parts available from Higgins Powersports’ parts department.
Beyond the sales and service experience, Higgins is an integral part of the powersports community. They hold organized rides on weekends throughout the riding season, taking fleets of enthusiasts through some of the finest roads New England has to offer. On Wednesdays, Ron Higgins (one of the founders of Higgins Powersports) leads riders to local cruise nights.
If you have a passion for powersports, make the drive to Barre to check out Higgins. You’re bound to find just about anything you want or need to get, and keep, you riding. They’re currently building a brand-new, 30,000 square-foot facility, so the best is only getting better.
