US motorcycle sales hammered in 2010
The outlook is bleak in the USA
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54 years 8 monthsTHE 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 to 2008. The report shows that in 2010, motorcycle sales dropped a further 15% on 2009's already drastic figures.
440,000 motorcycles were sold in the USA in 2010, 82,000 less than in 2009. Off-road bikes have seen the largest decrease, with over 23% less sold in 2010 compared to 2009.