BMW motorcycle sales up 28.9% YOY for the first half in USA

[KTMphil]

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The American market has contributed to BMW growth. US sales are up 28.9% for the first half, with 7926 units sold. In a separate sales report BMW Motorrad USA has already reported sales for July. Year to date sales through July are 7480, a 16.3% increase. The report does not list the US market's share of Husqvarna sales.



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BMW Sales, Revenue & Production Up for 2012 - Motorcycle USA

 

[KTMphil]

EUROPEAN MARKET FLUCTUATES

BMW's critical European market has declined 8.3% in 2012. The company cites the debt crisis as a driving factor for the downturn, particularly in Spain (-23.1% at 2835 units) and Italy (-30.7% at 7221 units), with Great Britain also recording a 7.4% decline (3435 units).

BMW's domestic German market offset the declines, somewhat, with 12,488 units sold, a 3.3% increase for the year. France also exhibited sales growth through Q1 and Q2, reporting 15.7% growth from 7507 units. BMW reckons the release of its new scooter line will bolster European sales for the second half of 2012.

Other international markets show gains as well. Brazil's 3339 units sold represent an impressive 76.8% gain. BMW also claims the 1464 bikes imported to Japan mark a 13.1% increase.

 

[Captain_Slash]

BMW reckons the release of its new scooter line will bolster European sales for the second half of 2012.
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I called in to my local dealer a few weeks ago to see if a demonstrator was available only to be told the launch has been delayed because of problems with this model, doesnt sound too good does it?