Scooter News Sales Figures YTD March 2010 Industry Body FCAI releases sombre sales update for the 1st quarter of 2010. "Soft start to the year for motorcycle sales"
FCAI Official figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive
Industries (FCAI) show that 23,211 motorcycles, scooters and all-terrain
vehicles were sold in the first quarter of this year – a decrease of
12.2 per cent (3,215 units) over the same period in 2009.
“This
has been a slow start to the 2010 sales year with a uniform decline
across all categories,” FCAI Chief Executive Andrew McKellar said.
“We
have yet to see any turnaround in the marketplace since sales softened
some 18 months ago,” he said.
“Despite the overall softness of the
market there have been some brands, particularly some premium ones,
that have shown improved performance,” Mr McKellar said.
“It’s
hoped the next quarter will provide some renewed growth,” he said.
- Road
bikes were the most popular segment in the marketplace with 9,692 sales
– down 10.6 per cent
- There were 7,419 Off-Road motorcycles sold
– down 14.5 per cent
- There were 3,363 ATV sales in the first
three months of 2010 – down 11.7 per cent
- and Scooter sales fell
11.7 per cent to record 2,737 units
Yamaha claimed the
top position with 4,604 sales, followed by Honda with 4,021 and then
Suzuki with 3,074 sales.
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