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V-Twin to Build US Motorcycle Dealer Network

7 June 1999

V-Twin Lists on Nasdaq; Plans to Build US Motorcycle Dealer Network
    WASHINGTON, June 7 -- V-Twin Acquisitions, Inc., founded to
become a nationwide retailer of motorcycles, today announced the listing of
its common stock on the Nasdaq Over-the-Counter market under the symbol VTWN
(cusip# 918-397-308).

    To launch its operations, the company is acquiring two motorcycle
dealerships in the mid-Atlantic region of United States.  These dealers are
becoming part of the V-Twin team to enjoy the benefits of scale economies,
headache-free back office systems and professional financial management.
V-Twin expects that the managers will remain actively involved in their
dealerships.  The V-Twin Cycle Centers will sell and service Yamaha, Kawasaki,
Suzuki, and Triumph motorcycles, as well as ATV's and watercraft.  Additional
factory brands are also being considered.

    The Company's objective is to have its V-Twin Cycle Centers recognized as
a standard for Service, Selection, and Value.  Dealers joining the V-Twin team
can leverage the Company's buying power and expertise to increase revenue
opportunities and reduce costs through the following strategy:

    -- V-TWIN'S REVENUE GROWTH PLANS includes adjusting the product mix
       towards higher-margin parts, accessories and pre-owned motorcycles;
       launching a comprehensive branding and customer loyalty program; and
       providing customers with value-added services such as warranties,
       insurance and financing.

    -- V-TWIN'S MARGIN EXPANSION PLANS INCLUDE applying its network-wide
       purchasing power to reduce dealers' cost of inventory, financing, and
       benefits; standardizing and centralizing certain administrative
       functions to reduce per-store overhead; and sharing the best procedures
       from the most successful dealerships amongst all its dealers.

    Richard Paone, Chief Financial Officer of V-Twin, is charged with
integrating new dealerships into the Company's network and helping them grow.
He said, "In the early 1970's, car dealers discovered the advantages of
professional management and economies of scale, and are using these to reshape
the economics of their business.  Now, V-Twin intends to bring similar
strengths to motorcycle dealers."

    Motorcycle dealers serve an exciting market that has more riders than
there are golfers in the United States.  Over the last four years, from 1994
to 1997, sales of all motorcycles in the U.S. have increased from 306,000
units to 356,000 units.  The Motorcycle Industry Council expects this trend to
continue over the next 5 years.  Motorcycle sales have proven their relative
resilience to economic changes due to their low sticker prices and high fuel
efficiency.

    V-Twin Acquisitions, Inc., headquartered in Washington, DC, was formed to
acquire motorcycle dealerships and integrate them into an operating network
which enhances dealers' service, selection and value.

    Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding
the anticipated development and expansion of the company's business, and
intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its
officers, are "forward-looking" statements (as such term is defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995).  Because such statements
are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially
from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  The
Company's financial information on Form 10 is filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission at
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1067597/0000950133-99-000555.txt.
Additional information can also be requested through
vtwin-info@mindspring.com>.