Trevor Deeley

This article is about the Canadian motorcycle racer. For the Irish man who has been missing since 2000, see Disappearance of Trevor Deely.

Trevor Deeley is a former Motorcycle Racer and Yamaha distributor.[1] He was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in 1995.[2] Born March 15, 1920 (1920) Died March 28, 2002 at 82 years

Family Background

Trevor Deeley's family was in the motorcycle business for a long time. His grandfather (Mr Fred Deeley Sr.) started the first Harley-Davidson dealership in Canada in 1917.[3] After 1925, his father took over this business, and later on, Trevor Deeley joined him. This laid the foundation of his career in both as a motorcycle racer and distributor.[4]

Racing career

Trevor started his career as a mechanic and later joined his family business.[5] Parallely, from the 1940s to the 1950s, he started participating in motorcycle racing on dirt tracks, flat tracks across western Canada and northwestern United States with Racing number #22.[4]

In 1946, he won the Alberta championship, the Montana state title and a big race at Tacoma.[5] Because of his skills, willpower, and determination, Deeley earned a reputation as a formidable competitor.[6]

Deeleys himself used to maintain his bike, transport it to events and handle all mechanical work without any support. His experience as both a rider and a mechanic enhanced his understanding of motorcycle performance, which later reflected in the motorcycle business.[7]

Business career

During the 1940s and 1950s, Trev dominated flat track motorcycle racing. He became a factory-sponsored motorcycle rider for Harley-Davidson with racing number #22.[4]

In 1953, Trevor Deeley became General Manager of Fred Deeley Imports Ltd. (his family business)[6]

In 1957, he authorised the import-dealership of Honda motorcycles in Canada.[5] and later started Yamaha motorcycles distribution as well.[6]

In 1973, Harley-Davidson Motor Company approached him to become the exclusive distributor partner of Canada. That time, he cancelled all the deals with Japanese companies and focused only on the distribution of Harley-Davidson motorcycles on a broad scale.[5]

In 1985, he joined the board of directors of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and retired in 1993. He was the first non-American there.[4]

References

  1. ^ "The Deeley Family's Role In Our Love Affair With The Motorcycle". scoutmagazine.ca. 2015-02-23. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  2. ^ "Trevor Deeley". Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
  3. ^ "The Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition—Canada's Largest Private Collection - Accent Inns". Accent Inns -. 2012-10-13. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
  4. ^ a b c d "About Trev Deeley Motorcycles | Vancouver, BC | Motorcycle Dealer". www.trevdeeley.com. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
  5. ^ a b c d Edwards, David. "The Mysterious Mr. Deeley | Cycle World | JANUARY 2003". Cycle World | The Complete Archive. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
  6. ^ a b c "Trevor Deeley - Class of 2006 | Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame | Temple de la Renommée de la Moto du Canada". canadianmotorcyclehalloffame.ca. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
  7. ^ "Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame | Trevor Deeley". Retrieved 2025-12-09.
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