Baxter Cycle in
Marne (IA)

Absolutely Incredible Experience with Baxter Cycle! I’ve been dreaming of owning a Royal Enfield Hunter 350, and although they’re already affordable new, I was lucky enough to find an amazing deal through Baxter Cycle in Marne, Iowa. From the first call, Mark was the absolute best — friendly, communicative, and genuinely passionate about helping me. Even with me being all the way in Miami, the entire process was seamless. Mark kept me updated every step of the way, and the deal was so good that even after factoring in shipping, it was still a total steal. When my Hunter 350 was delivered today, I can’t even describe the joy — everything Mark promised and then some. The bike arrived in perfect condition, better than I expected. It just goes to show that doing business out of state can work beautifully when you’re dealing with honest, passionate people like the team at Baxter Cycle. Thank you, Mark and everyone at Baxter Cycle — you made a dream come true.

I had an absolute blast purchasing my first bike from Baxter. The shop, the setting and the people are all top-tier. Mark was great to work with and went above and beyond to make our experience a memorable one. Mark is very knowledgeable and honest. He even helped me load the bike properly and gave us a little tour of their classic motorcycle collection (super cool!). I'm a patron for life.

Stay away from Baxter.I bought a few items for my new RE bear. Along with my parts I ordered a 3 x long sleeve shirt that was at best 1x I called for a return label and was told all the foreign made shirts ran small. Sorry we will not pay shipping. Maybe if Baxter knows the clothes run that small they should state that at time of ORDER! Matthew Petri

I rode out to Marne, IA to Meet Fuzzy Biker. I made the trek from Southern Indiana on my trusted 2015 KLR 650. I had no true intentions of getting rid of the ole girl. But Jeremy knew I wanted a Bear 650 and made me the best Deal possible. I happily rode home on a 2025 Bear 650 in Boardwalk White. Funnest ride I’ve had in years. The staff at Baxter is like a family you didn’t know existed. I will be back for another Vacation.

I had a trip scheduled to visit family in Iowa, decided to buy a bike from them sight unseen. I couldn't have been happier, great experience. I just drove from Iowa back to San Diego. Great trip, I love the bike. Keep up the good work you guys, you're awesome.

I found Baxter by accident. I loathe dealerships of any kind. Expecting the worst I made the trek to Marne, Iowa. Blown away! Places like this do still exist! Best in thr business. Jeremy is legendary and for good reason. Bought a classic 500 and a year later bought a new Himalayan 450. Won’t be the last. Best dealership of any kind I’ve ever been to! Go see them. You’ll be glad you did! Cheers!

I bought a used motorcycle from Baxter last year. I have also purchased parts from them. I have been extremely pleased and impressed with their service and very rapid responses to my questions. Shipping is always prompt as well. Although I don't live near them, I'll gladly continue to do business with them even with RE dealers in my area. They have gained my trust and loyalty for sure! Thank you Jeremy and team!!

I drove past several other Royal Enfield dealers in two states to purchase my new Himalayan 450 from Baxter Cycle! Not only did they have multiple colors available with the hard-to-find tubeless tire option, they beat the other dealers' prices!

I called early in the morning last fall to speak to sales regarding a used motorcycle that I was interested in purchasing. A man picked up the phone and stated that he would leave a message for sales. I never received a call back that day. I called again, during normal business hours, to follow up the next day and no one picked up the phone. I called again early in the morning a week ago regarding a different motorcycle for sale. A man picked up the phone and stated that he would leave a message for Mark in sales. Again, I never received a call back. I would like to rave about an awesome experience like others have had with Baxter, but unfortunately, my experience was not good. : (

We purchased a ‘23 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 custom paint at Baxter Cycle to downside from my 900 Kawasaki. WOW. Talk about an experience! Between Mark and Jeremy, we felt like friends. They are so knowledgeable. AND, I feel honored to have my bike. And for the Royal Enfield brand....I am now a Royal Enfield rider and proud! It's so agile and makes me feel so much safer. I don't think I've ever been this excited about a bike and this one will be my fifth.

Extremely helpful and easy to deal with even from the other side of the planet! Cara in parts has been a great help organising a delivery all the way to Western Australia. Thank you again for your time and assistance. Looking forward to fitting the parts!

Just bought a 2024 Meteor from Baxter Cycle. Mark was awesome to deal with and the deal went smoothly. I could have bought local but I chose to drive the 1100 mile round trip because they are the #1 dealership in North America for a reason! Great place to buy a bike!

I live over 200 miles from Marne, IA, but due to the reviews I've read and the endorsement of "Fuzzy Biker" of the YouTube channel Forgotten Motorcycles, they were my dealer of choice. Fortunately, they were also the dealer who had one of the two colors of Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle I was looking for, Rock Red or Gravel Grey. I purchased the Rock Red. Everything I heard about the dealership was true from my first call to my departing handshake an hour past closing time. I had called and asked if the bike I wanted was still for sale. It was, and when I explained where I was coming from, they told me they would hold the bike and the dealership open for me. I arrived 20 minutes before closing with my son and his truck. We met Jeremy, my salesman, who was everything I had heard. A friendly face with an Infectious Enthusiasm and Knowledge of everything motorcycles. We were given a history and tutorial about the bike I was purchasing, followed by test rides by my son and I (first time I've been back on a motorcycle in 43 years). Jeremy helped me pick out a CE rated jacket and led me to the sales office to quickly fill out and pay for the bike. The after purchase experience was not shocking either. It was well past 5 pm closing, and Jeremy showed us his Himalayan, and we talked Royal Enfield and Triumph motorcycles for quite a while. It was after 6 pm when we left. I will be back to buy a Royal Enfield Int650 (Interceptor) and maybe a vintage bike too someday soon. This is a great place to purchase your next motorcycle. UPDATE: 04/17/2025 Drove the 220 miles to have Baxter Cycle flash my ECU with the latest version. The bike is still under the 3 year warranty, so it was free. Got service above and beyond. Jeremy adjusted and oiled the clutch. The bike does not have the issue of cutting out when cold, no more idle issue. Ran flawlessly. I could not be happier. Got to meet Randy Baxter, too. I will be returning for my next purchase soon.

I recently traded in and purchased a new Triumph at Baxter Cycles and wanted to share a wonderful experience. I traveled about 500 miles to the dealership, but it was worth it. I worked with Mark, Jeremy, and Cara in parts and was fortunate to meet Mr. Baxter. I felt more like I was hanging out with friends who enjoy the same hobby versus the typical dealership experience. No pressure, fair deal, HONESTY, and good communication. Give these guys a call and see what they can do for you, too!

I recently purchased a Royal Enfield from Jeremy at Baxter Cycle. My experience was outstanding. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I purchased the bike sight unseen and had it delivered to my house. Such and easy painless transaction that was made with absolute confidence in the dealerships ability. This is how every dealership should be operated. Thanks again and happy riding.

Purchased my ‘23 Royal Enfield Scram 411 at Baxter Cycles and everything very top notch. Impressive collection of bikes and great customer service. Jeremy and Mark are great to work with.

The best Triumph and Royal Enfield dealership in the Midwest. They have a wide array of Royal Enfield accessories,along with aftermarket accessories in stock. Great prices on new bikes and accessories. I had a good experience buying my bike there.

I wish I could give Baxter Cycle 10 stars! I’ve had my new Royal Enfield Meteor 350 for a week now and I absolutely adore it! I found myself peer pressured into getting a bike but all my friends ride Japanese motorcycles. Being a British car enthusiast, I wanted my bike to have as much character as the Jaguar XK I enjoy driving on the weekends. I found the perfect first bike here at Baxter and they even had the color I wanted! If you’re looking to buy from a passionate group of people, look no further! Thank you Jeremy and team! I’ll be back for the Shotgun 650 next year!

One of the best dealerships in the Mid-West region for Royal Enfield! I would like to mention a special name: Mark! Such an enthusiast! The whole experience with Mark starting from test drive to buying a RE Interceptor 650 has been great!

Lots of expertise, easy to work with; these guys are real riding enthusiasts! Great prices on bikes, too! Thanks to Mark for a great buying experience!

Baxter Cycle provides attentive service and quality customer care. I bought my first new motorcycle (Triumph Speedmaster) there and they made the process truly pleasant. I am so glad I found them after my local Triumph dealer gave me a bad experience. So worth the extra drive to deal with people who are passionate about getting you on the motorcycle you want.

Well they got me again, Mark gave me a deal hard to pass up on this beautiful Speed Triple RR. Couldn’t recommend this dealership enough, I’d rather come to Baxter than some other dealers in Des Moines! Definitely worth the trip. Thanks again Mark!

I love this place! The best dealership experience I have ever had! I felt right at home, very much at home. The people here are true motorcycle people, they love everything about motorcycles. This is a no pressure sales environment, no tricks, gimmicks, just straight dealing. The service is just as good too. If you are a vintage Brit bike enthusiast, this is the place, I have never seen so many for sale in one place! This is Mecca for the Royal Enfield rider, they have a large stock of new and used bikes. If there is a accessory you need for your RE, they most likely have it.

120miles west of De Moine on the I-80 you’ll see the exit for the little town of Marne IA. Baxter Cycle is a cycle shop from the past. When people were passionate about the things they sold. I’ve been to many bike shops ,none have swept me back to sixties and seventies as this place did. When I walked in I was promptly greeted by Mr .Baxter himself. I told him I saw a bike online ( did a google search just like many of you’re doing right now). I instantly knew this was someone passionate about old British iron. I didn’t even have to ask for a test ride, he offered. He said, “ while I’m getting in outside I have something to show you.” He took me through the parts room ,stacked floor to ceiling with every old part imaginable,to the back showroom. I was in British bike nirvana! Rows and rows of BSA’s ,Norton’s, Royal Enfields, Triumph’s . Even and old Ariel and a 1940 WW2 BSA. I was on overload. When I was done there, I was introduced to Mark and I filled out a form and he made sure my bike was ready and I went for my ride. My ride was on a RE Classic 500, which are now discontinued. It was quirky, clunky and damnit ,for 7 miles I felt like Steve McQueen! I own a Honda Africa Twin and it’s a great bike ,but that 500 gave me a smile bigger than a Chestshire cat. Even though I can’t pull the trigger on that bike right now and Mark knew it we went back out to the old showroom and just stood in the middle of those old bikes and talked about our favorites. So what I’m saying is, I drove 120 miles to go all the way out there, heck I’d drive 1200 miles just to be treated and experience how Baxter Cycle treats people. I told Mark, family owned businesses that actually treat people like family are a rarity now days, just as rare as some of those bikes, don’t ever change that. If you’re thinking about buying a Royal Enfield or Triumph and want to be treated like family and not just a walking wallet, check them out. It’s a nice drive out there. And if you need hard to find parts, they have those too.

Have to share my experience purchasing this BMW NineT Racer from Baxter Cycle. Spoke with Jeremy and from the very beginning til end he was very professional and helpful. Bought this site unseen and delivered in just over a week from purchase date. The bike is exactly as described and look forward to enjoying this bike! Thank you all at Baxter Cycle!!!

Always a good trip to baxter. Plenty of cool vintage bakes to look over in the back room. A nice showroom for both Triumph and Royal Enfield motorcycles. As always, great service to top it off.

I bought a 2014 triumph trophy from these guys through eBay. they shipped the bike to me with bad brakes and a leaking differential. Jeremy(owner) sent me all the brake parts(2 front rotors, pads, bolts. one rear rotor, bolts but no rear pads) except rear shoes. He wont return my emails now. My differential leak was never fixed. Now I'm stuck with a bike that I have to do the work on myself to make the brakes right and keep adding fluid to the rear. I also have to buy the pads to complete the job. I am looking at a differential replacement of $2500. Buyer beware, have the bike inspected immediately, or they will stick you with your own repairs. Also, bike was to come with new tires, but tires were severely worn and cupped..