About Southaven Kawasaki Yamaha

Southaven Kawasaki Yamaha began innocently enough in the late 1960's as Mid South Cycle City - the brain child of Mr. Bob McClain. Bob was the go-to guy in motorcycling in the 60's. The shop was built in it's current location on Whitworth Drive as a small Kawasaki sales and service facility.

In 1970 Mr. Brad Vandivere and Mr. Jim Dendy purchased the shop from Mr. McClain and began to slowly grow the business. As motorcycling grew in popularity so did the little Kawasaki store in Southaven. The building was enlarged to house all the new models Kawasaki had to offer as well as a larger service facility to support the growing business. Then those boys from OPEC decided they would slow the production of crude oil into gasoline causing the 'energy crisis' of the 70's. That caused the motorcycle business to grow rapidly.

In the mid 70's Mr. Dendy purchased Mr. Vanvevere's half of the business and became the sole owner of the little Kawasaki Shop in Southaven. Late in 1978 Mr. Dendy was in need of an experienced parts manager to handle the ever growing motorcycle business. Now the little shop that expanded needed to add on again to support the new Yamaha line.

During this growing time Mr. Dendy's son Kirk was attending college at Mississippi State University. When Kirk was home for breaks and during the summers he would come in and work in the shop. Once Kirk graduated from MSU he joined Jim as a full time sales person and Shop Manager. During this time the store name changed from Mid South Cycle City to Southaven Kawasaki Yamaha. This name better reflected the scope of the business and it made both motorcycle lines happy to see their brand names in the company's title.

In 1993 Jim Dendy decided to retire and sell the business to his two top dogs - Kirk.

Kirk continued to grow the business. They added a 2nd building to house the growing watercraft business and expand the service department. Their goal always has been to get the customer's toys back in the customers hands in the quickest time possible. That tradition continues even today.

Serving the Mid-South's recreational needs for almost 40 years, Southaven Kawasaki Yamaha is committed to providing the absolute best in sales and service. We carry the finest in new and pre-owned Kawasaki and Yamaha motorcycles, ATVs and personal watercraft as well as a large selection of pre-owned Suzuki's, Hondas and just about any other brand of motorcycle or recreational vehicle imaginable. We stock everything from late model trade-ups to vintage models and parts. Don't forget to check us out for the latest accessories too!

We really want to earn your business. We ask you to please give us the opportunity to service all your recreational needs from motorcycles to 4 wheelers to Jet Skis we are here for you.

Come see us!

Sincerely,

Kirk