59,677 bikes, up 10,000 on the previous year. And in the same period the firm's net profits rose from $119,260,000 to $172,035,000. Overall bike sales in the first three months accounted for revenues of nearly $1.3 billion, up from under $1.1 billion

Motorcycle and scooter sales are gradually increasing following the latest figures released by the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI)February saw the total number of motorcycle and scooters sales increased by 23% according to the year to date

but the further growth it requires needs the support of a world-class industrial partner." He added that several groups in Asia, Europe and the US were interested in a buy-out of Ducati.Insiders believe that prospective buyers include Indian motorcycle

UK MOTORCYCLE SALES buoyed last month, with several categories up in an otherwise depressed market.Supersport sales, a category hit hardest by the ongoing economic downturn, posted an increase in sales for November 2011 - 19 per cent up on the same

, 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

BRITISH motorcycle dealers have voted the Honda Fireblade as the 'Used Machine of the Year'.The survey, conducted by British Dealer News, was voted on by almost 600 motorcycle dealers across the UK. Dealers who voted for the Fireblade reckoned

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

PERSONAL INJURY claims are up 57% since 2005, according to insurer Aviva.The insurer has also seen motorcycle claims costs increase by 51% in the same period, with the insurer’s statistics indicating that this is a consequence of more riders

A FORMER Buell engineer has joined battery-powered motorcycle manufacturer Zero Motorcycles as the Vice President of Engineering. Abe Askenazi, who up until the demise of Buell roadbikes, recently held the position of senior director of analysis

INDIA'S largest motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp could buy Ducati.Ducati are owned by Investindustrial SpA, a Milan-based private equity firm who are rumoured to be looking to sell Ducati or list it on the Hong Kong stock exchange for as much