It's still looking good, economic crisis or not, in France. New motorcycles registrations have progressed for the first 3 months of the year compared to 2007. January to March 2007 saw 47,458 bikes registered, while during the same month this year, there were 51,205, an increase of 8%!
It's traditional motorcycles that are on the increase (in comparison with scooters), and 125cc motorcycle win the majority of new registrations.
JAN-MAR 2008: | 1. Yamaha Xmax 125 | 1,971 | | 2. Kawasaki Z 750 | 1,729 | | 3. Kawasaki ER-6 | 1,464 | | 4. Suzuki Bandit 650 | 1.392 | | 5. Honda Hornet 600 | 1,340 | | 6. Yamaha Fazer 600 | 1,127 | | 7. Suzuki Burgman 125 | 1,081 | | 8. Honda 125 Varadero | 1,017 | | 9. Honda S-Wing 125 | 1,001 | | 10. Peugeot Satelis 125 | 966 |
If we look at the evolution for the main manufacturers, we'll see this:
| Manufacturer | 2007
JAN/MAR | 2008
JAN/MAR | % | | BMW | 2,012 | 2,278 | +13.2 | | Buell | 167 | 156 | -6.5 | | Ducati | 607 | 726 | +19.6 | | Harley-Davidson | 1,117 | 1,177 | +5.4 | | Honda | 6,891 | 7,790 | +13 | | KTM | 1,510 | 1,389 | -8 | | Kawasaki | 2,873 | 4,514 | +57 | | MV Agusta | 66 | 57 | -13.6 | | Suzuki | 7,062 | 6,611 | -6.4 | | Triumph | 1,010 | 1,463 | +44.8 | | Yamaha | 9,133 | 9,315 | +2 |
Notice the spectacular growth of Kawasaki and Triumph.
Let's hope this progression continues, sub-prime or not...
Via: Moto-Journal
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