US Sales Continued to Decline in 2010
US Sales Continued to Decline in 2010
According to the MIC, which represents 19 manufacturers, U.S. dealers sold 439,678 units in 2010, down from the 521,876 units sold in 2009. The decrease was less dramatic than the 40.8% drop reported in 2009, but 2010 sales are less than 50% of the 879,910 units sold in 2008.
On-highway motorcycle sales decreased 14.3% to 306,702 units compared to 357,691 units in 2009. Off-highway motorcycles had a larger percentage decrease, dropping 23.3% in 2010 to 80,962 units from 24,562 units.
Some manufacturers such as BMW reported increases in 2010, while 2011 will feature a large number of new or updated models enter the market, but it is clear the U.S. motorcycle industry has a long way to go to recover from the recession.
The MICs figures include data reported by 19 manufacturers: Aprilia, Arctic Cat, BMW, Buell, Can-Am, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Husaberg, Kawasaki, KTM, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Polaris, Suzuki, Triumph, Vespa, Victory and Yamaha. ATV figures do not include side-by-sides.
2010 Year-End Sales Figures from the Motorcycle Industry Council | ||||
| Type | 2010 | 2009 | Change | % Change |
| ATV | 256,750 | 321,181 | -64,431 | -20.1% |
| Dual | 23,531 | 27,210 | -3,679 | -13.5% |
| Off-Hwy | 80,962 | 105,103 | -41,676 | -23.3% |
| On-Hwy | 306,702 | 357,691 | -50,989 | -14.3% |
| Scooter | 28,483 | 31,451 | -2,968 | -9.4% |
| Motorcycle Total | 439.678 | 520,502 | -359,408 | -15.8% |
| Grand Total | 696,428 | 841,683 | -492,325 | -36.9% |
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