HARLEY-DAVIDSON posted a profit of $105.7million (£67.2m) at the end of the fourth quarter, a stark contrast to loss from the same period a year ago.
The company's president and chief executive, Keith Wandell claimed the sales jump was a result of improved consumer confidence, prompting more riders to buy its expensive bikes, and key growth investments overseas.
The American manufacturer finished Q4 2011 with sales up by 10.9% worldwide compared with the same period the year before, finishing the year strong with sales up 5.9% over 2010.
