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There is always a peak before a bust. Interesting how folks read what they want to from these things.. Some folks say hey look at the increase European and Canadian sales. A counter would be will 30% of 100 bikes is 30.. So they sold 130 bikes in Finland.. Woopie doo..

Now the weak dollar is going to help Harley internationally. But eventually demographics will hit there as well..



A more telling number to me is that domestic sales were only up 0.3 % in the last quarter. Also, the note that the heavy weight cruiser market is declining..



Also one would expect a more dramatic increase in sales given the number of new models HD put out... rather because of the new bigger engine. But that didn't happen..

 

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Yep that is impressive.especially if you note the graph is log scale. I bet it matches the non log scale graph of average age of a Harley buyer..

Good post AirHawk..

 

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However compared to 25,000 778 is only ~3%

From that same article you cite"CBR1000RR, the GSXR1000/600/750 and Yamaha YZF1000 R1 accounted for almost 10,000 sales - or about 40% of the total Supersports sector. "

Which means the total Supersport sector was 25,000 bikes.. That is a lot of squids riding sportbikes

 

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Don't forget the kpaul safety plan for America

Make that a full-face helmet Racer-boy See my plan to end motorcycle deaths below..

kpaul plan

1. Mandatory full-face helmet law.

2. Mandatory approved riding gear Law

3. Mandatory training every 6 years Law

4. Mandatory testing every 3 years

5. Mandatory motorcycle endorsement to register a bike.

6. AMA sponsored real road training classes.

7. Tiered licensed based on hp,torque, and weight combo..



Preserve the privilege to ride pass the 7 point kpaul plan..