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Motorcycle industry say '2010 not all bad news'
By Visordown News on 13/01/2011 10:39:02
Despite poor sales, overall interest in motorcycling remains strong
MOTORCYLE SALES started 41% down in 2010 but by the end of the year were only 14% down, compared to 2009's figures.The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) say that despite the drop, there is a growing interest in the use of bikes for commuting
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Harley profits up, shares down
By Visordown News on 02/08/2012 10:01:08
Both motorcycle and merchandise sales increase but it's not all good news for HD
, said the company races a challenging eurozone economy.Since the decline of sales to baby-boomers, Harley have stepped up their efforts to target women, ethnic minorities and young adults. Surprisingly, motorcycle sales have grown by 4 percent in the US
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UK Powered Two Wheeler sales from the last decade
By Visordown News on 09/02/2011 11:43:27
The figures make stark reading but after the ecomonic meltdown is the industry on the rise again?
THE graph above shows the sales of Powered Two Wheelers (PTW) in the UK over the last decade.The figures, compiled by the Motorcycle Industry Association, were published in a recent article in British Dealer News.Sales in 2010 shrunk by over 43
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Suzuki India's sales up 29% in March
By Visordown News on 03/04/2012 09:48:34
Strong growth in 'emerging' market
WHILE motorcycle sales might be on the wane in the UK and Europe, it's certainly not the case in India.Suzuki Motorcycle India have just posted a 28.5% rise in motorcycle sales, selling35,158 units in March 2012 up from 27,361 units in March 2011
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US motorcycle sales hammered in 2010
By Visordown News on 21/01/2011 12:27:53
The outlook is bleak in the USA
THE AMERICAN Motorcycle Industry Council have published stark figures on total motorcycles sales in the USA in 2010.In 2009, the motorcycle industry in the USA saw a massive drop in sales as almost 360,000 fewer motorcycles were sold compared
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George White goes into administration
By Visordown News on 19/01/2012 13:46:09
UK's largest motorcycle dealership in receivership
redundant.George White Motorcycles had eight motorcycle and clothing stores located across the UK and was the largest dealership in the country.Will publish more details as they arrive.
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Bajaj bike sales up 78 per cent in Feb 2010
By Visordown News on 03/03/2010 09:45:56
India's motorcycle industry on a roll as key manufacturer sells 234,623 machines in a month
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE manufacturer Bajaj has plenty to celebrate at the start of the year, with reported sales of 234,623 motorcycles in February 2010.The figure shows a whopping 78 per cent growth compared to 131,785 motorcycles sold by the company
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Kawasaki to boost production for home market by 25 per cent
By Visordown News on 13/04/2010 11:30:56
Japanese manufacturer to build more bikes, despite slow-moving market
KAWASAKI JAPAN is to increase its domestic production of motorcycles to 94,000 units in fiscal 2010, up 25% on last year, it has been reported.Despite the decline in demand for motorcycles in Japan, the company is to boost output at its Akashi works
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The AA add 50 Pan Europeans to their fleet
By Visordown News on 29/09/2011 17:09:31
Motorcycles make a comeback for congested cities
; London, Derby, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Nottingham and Manchester.One of the Pan European's selling points for the AA is its large battery which can be used to charge car batteries.The AA first started using motorcycles in 1912, their early fleet
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Study: UK biking population doubles since mid 1990s
By Visordown News on 15/04/2010 09:19:32
UK bike economy buoyant, says MCI
of the motorcycle industry.”At last. Some good news.
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