Scooter sales continue to gather pace

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Scooter sales continue to gather pace

The figures presented by the FCAI show that scooter sales continue to boom.

FCAI

Australian motorcycle sales are continuing to gather pace, according to official figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

The figures show that annual sales of motorcycles totaled 82,980 for the nine months to the end of September - an increase of 15,116 or 22.3 per cent over the same period of 2005.

By year's end the motorcycle industry is likely to substantially exceed the record of 102,000 sales set in 2005.

Last year was the first time in three decades that motorcycle sales in Australia had reached six figures.

As it was in 2005, the Road Bike market has been the main driver of growth this year, with sales increasing by 9568 or 34.8 per cent.

"While road bike sales have undoubtedly been boosted by record fuel prices over the winter, it's been evident for more than 18 months that commuters are rediscovering motorcycling as an economical and convenient form of daily transport," said FCAI Chief Executive Peter Sturrock.

The latest figures show that the scooter boom continues unabated.

Sales are up 3592 vehicles or 54.3 per cent on previous record sales set in the first nine months of 2005.

"As the number of scooters on our streets grows, so is general public awareness of their advantages in terms of fuel economy, traffic congestion and parking scarcity," said Mr Sturrock.

Mr Sturrock said the rapid rise in scooter sales was also being propelled by an influx of new models from many brands, offering a wider range of scooter styles and capacities to suit almost all riders.

The other big trend in the Road Bike market has been the rise of the Cruiser segment, which grew by 1876 sales or 33.8 per cent to the end of September.

With sales year to date of 7418, the Cruiser segment has increased its lead over Sports Bikes, which have increased 620 sales or 13.2 per cent to 5319.

The Off Road market grew at a more modest pace but still showed an encouraging gain of 4165 vehicles or 14.5 per cent to the end of September.

Yamaha topped Off Road bike sales for the January to September period with 11,158 sales, ahead of Honda with 10,116 and Suzuki 4014.

The best-selling road bike brand for the year to date was Honda with 7152 sales, ahead of Yamaha with 4465 and Suzuki 4229 sales.

The FCAI expects sales to grow again in the fourth quarter thanks to warmer weather and a boost to the New South Wales market from next month's Sydney Motorcycle Show.

"The industry is unveiling an unprecedented line up of new models at the Sydney show and we expect the excitement generated by them to be reflected in fourth quarter sales," said Mr Sturrock.

FCAI is committed to motorcycle safety.

TOP 10 by Category - Road Bikes Jan - September,2006

Manufacturer Model Total

YTD 2006 YTD 2005 % Chg

Honda CT110X 1667 1440 15.8%

Bug Jive Bug 798 334 138.9%

Honda NVS50 672 582 15.5%

Harley Davidson FXST 616 314 96.2%

Yamaha YZF-R1 609 636 -4.2%

Yamaha YZF-R6 600 462 29.9%

Honda CBR1000R 589 562 4.8%

VMoto Monza JP50 565 527 7.2%

Kawasaki EX250-F 538 306 75.8%

Suzuki GSX-R1000 526 519 1.3%

TOP 10 by Category - Scooters Jan - September, 2006

Manufacturer Model Total

YTD 2006 YTD 2005 % Chg

Bug Jive Bug 798 334 138.9%

Honda NVS50 672 582 15.5%

VMoto Monza JP50 565 527 7.2%

VMoto Milan Jx50 480 585 -17.9%

Bolwell Jolie 475 377 26.0%

Yamaha CV50 421 0 100.0%

Honda SCV100 394 0 100.0%

Vespa GTS 250 306 0 100.0%

Bolwell Gelati 283 129 119.4%

VMoto Monaco V1 JR125 281 213 31.9%

COMPARISON REPORT

Period: Jan - September 2006 Compared with Jan - September 2005

Manufacturer ATV Off Road Road Total

YTD 2006 YTD 2005 % CHANGE YTD 2006 YTD 2005 % CHANGE YTD 2006 YTD 2005 % CHANGE YTD 2006 YTD 2005 % CHANGE

Aprilia 26 4 550 683 569 20 709 573 23.7

Benelli 14 14 0 14 14 0

Beta 0 1 -100 0 1 -100

BMW 1009 984 2.5 1009 984 2.5

Bolwell 1887 1243 51.8 1887 1243 51.8

Buell 198 168 17.9 198 168 17.9

Bug 935 479 95.2 935 479 95.2

Cagiva 57 66 -13.6 57 66 -13.6

BRP Australia 238 253 -5.9 238 253 -5.9

CMG 0 1 -100 0 1 -100

Daelim 46 50 -8 46 50 -8

Derbi 3 9 -66.7 3 9 -66.7

Ducati 835 651 28.3 835 651 28.3

Royal Enfield 89 45 97.8 89 45 97.8

FMC 1 6 -83.3 1 6 -83.3

Gas Gas 155 93 66.7 155 93 66.7

Gilera 46 53 -13.2 46 53 -13.2

GT 1 1 0 1 1 0

Harley Davidson 6 0 100 3856 2864 34.6 3862 2864 34.8

Honda 3915 3445 13.6 10116 8008 26.3 7152 5691 25.7 21183 17144 23.6

Husaberg 88 170 -48.2 88 170 -48.2

Husqvarna 653 550 18.7 59 41 43.9 712 591 20.5

Hyosung 2 36 -94.4 1 8 -87.5 1160 474 144.7 1163 518 124.5

Italjet 0 6 -100 0 6 -100

Jianshe 10 0 100 10 0 100

Jordan 1 10 -90 1 10 -90

Kawasaki 1252 926 35.2 2752 2157 27.6 3040 2503 21.5 7044 5586 26.1

Kazuma 6 4 50 6 4 50

Keeway 1 0 100 1 0 100

KTM 3693 3607 2.4 384 278 38.1 4077 3885 4.9

Kymco 590 194 204.1 590 194 204.1

Laverda 1 0 100 1 0 100

Moto Bella 0 11 -100 0 11 -100

Moto Guzzi 135 111 21.6 135 111 21.6

MV Agusta 79 95 -16.8 79 95 -16.8

Oz Trikes 24 22 9.1 24 22 9.1

Pagsta 196 74 164.9 196 74 164.9

Peugeot 95 73 30.1 95 73 30.1

Piaggio 143 78 83.3 143 78 83.3

Polaris 1936 1730 11.9 1936 1730 11.9

Sachs 46 0 100 46 0 100

SCP 15 0 100 250 90 177.8 265 90 194.4

Skyteam 1 6 -83.3 1 6 -83.3

Suzuki 2079 1554 33.8 4014 3705 8.3 4229 2918 44.9 10322 8177 26.2

TGB 8 0 100 726 425 70.8 734 425 72.7

Thumpstar 160 0 100 160 0 100

TM 26 15 73.3 26 15 73.3

Triumph 2032 1403 44.8 2032 1403 44.8

Vespa 1237 759 63 1237 759 63

VMoto 46 70 -34.3 1363 1325 2.9 1409 1395 1

VOR 2 1 100 2 1 100

Yamaha 3554 3633 -2.2 11158 10373 7.6 4465 3731 19.7 19177 17737 8.1

TOTAL 13030 11647 11.9 32874 28709 14.5 37076 27508 34.8 82980 67864 22.3

Summary

Bug Jive No1 selling scooter Jan - Sept 2006

Bug Jive No1 selling Road Bike Jan - Sept 2006 ( taking away postie bikes )

Vespa GTS 250 ie No1 selling scooter over 50 cc

Bolwell Scoota No1 selling scooter importer in Australia

published 22/10/2006