Motorcycle sales race to half-year record

Kishy · Post by **Kishy** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:13 am

Australian motorcycle sales have set a new half yearly record as commuters turn to two-wheelers
in increasing numbers Figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
show that 52,379 road bikes, dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were sold in the six months
to June – an increase of 8793 motorcycles or 20.2 per cent on the same period of 2005. Sales of
road bikes have risen even more quickly than the market average.

The booming popularity of scooters and cruiser-style bikes in particular boosted road bike sales
by 31.5 per cent in the first half of the year. As a result, for the first time in many years total road
bike sales (23,438) exceeded off road motorcycle sales (20,228).

“The greater number of road bike sales represents a significant changing of the guard in the
motorcycle scene,” said the FCAI’s Chief Executive, Peter Sturrock.

“For the last two decades the industry has drawn the greater proportion of its sales from dirt bikes
as motorcycling became increasingly about recreation and less about day-to-day transport. While
almost every segment of motorcycling has enjoyed increased sales, two distinct trends have now
emerged – towards scooters for urban transport and cruisers for highway travel,” said Mr Sturrock.

Scooter sales have leapt by 64.4 per cent so far this year – the total of 6611 making it easily
the largest single segment of the road bike market. This year’s scooter boom follows a 30 per cent
growth in the segment in 2005.

“It is clear that the growth in popularity of scooters is accelerating as their very low running costs are
spotlighted by record petrol prices,” said Mr Sturrock.

Cruiser-style motorcycle sales have grown 21.4 per cent so far this year, building on strong growth
in 2005. While off road bikes are no longer the best-selling segment of the market, their sales have
nevertheless increased by 10.1 per cent or 1856 for the year to date. The big mover within the off
road segment was the MotorCross 4-Stroke category which grew by more than 1000 vehicles or 42.3
per cent compared to the same period of 2005. Enduro 4-Stroke was still the best-selling category
of the off-road market with 6052 sales, increasing 5.9 per cent over 2005.

The best-selling motorcycle brand for the year-to-date is Honda with 13,141, followed by Yamaha
(11,664), Suzuki (6593) and Kawasaki (4554). The Cruiser boom has pushed Harley-Davidson into fifth
place (2570) ahead of KTM (2456).

Saki · Post by **Saki** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:28 am

i reckon a 50cc scooter would b sweet! maybe a vespa, i know a girl at where i work has one and she said it cost her $2000 new! she says it costs her $6 a week in fuel! plus a container of 2 stroke oil lasts her a month!

Post by **MadKaw** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:34 am

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javaman · Post by **javaman** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:49 am

Yeah... but bicycle riders are given 72million while we pay extra $50

Saki · Post by **Saki** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:55 am

javaman wrote:Yeah... but bicycle riders are given 72million while we pay extra $50

haha i knew that would come up again... Looking at the rego papers i noticed bikers pay a higher MAIB than cars, which is fair enough! but at the end of the day is BS bikes ending up costing more than cars! and i don't mean rego wise, i mean mechanical parts! Bikes are easily, cleaner (4stroke), take less space, and use less fuel, so why be penalised for it!

Kishy · Post by **Kishy** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:09 am

Saki wrote:i reckon a 50cc scooter would b sweet! maybe a vespa, i know a girl at where i work has one and she said it cost her $2000 new! she says it costs her $6 a week in fuel! plus a container of 2 stroke oil lasts her a month!

If ya into saving $$, thats not bad eh!

I'd still rather resort to a pushy then be seen on one of those lil things

Saki wrote: haha i knew that would come up again... Looking at the rego papers i noticed bikers pay a higher MAIB than cars, which is fair enough! but at the end of the day is BS bikes ending up costing more than cars! and i don't mean rego wise, i mean mechanical parts! Bikes are easily, cleaner (4stroke), take less space, and use less fuel, so why be penalised for it!

Parts & servicing costs alot more.. & there are reasons to account for this.
Still a pain in da ass

Saki · Post by **Saki** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:02 am

BUT would u still nod to a pushy rider?? i Often get scooter riders giving me a knod and i knod back!

But in all seriousness, i travel 20k one way to work and 20k back, after an 8.5 hour shift, i doubt anyone could b bothered riding a pushy home, esp up the highway which is up hill on the way back home... LOL

this little scooter only does 80km max up the highway! but its beats a pushy!
then again, the zxr is $20 for a full tank and i don't mind paying that little extra to be able to cruise in style!
buying $250 18" tyres is a bit of a pain!

out of interest i wonder how long these 50cc scooters last before they die, like other 2 strokes i wonder

Kishy · Post by **Kishy** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:13 am

Saki wrote:BUT would u still nod to a pushy rider?? i Often get scooter riders giving me a knod and i knod back!

I dont give a shit about scoot riders bro.

I only acknowledge sport riders.

Saki wrote: But in all seriousness, i travel 20k one way to work and 20k back, after an 8.5 hour shift, i doubt anyone could b bothered riding a pushy home, esp up the highway which is up hill on the way back home... LOL

this little scooter only does 80km max up the highway! but its beats a pushy!
then again, the zxr is $20 for a full tank and i don't mind paying that little extra to be able to cruise in style!
buying $250 18" tyres is a bit of a pain!

out of interest i wonder how long these 50cc scooters last before they die, like other 2 strokes i wonder

Well if we talking 20km, I wouldnt resort to a pushy either! but I'll be damned
if I get on a scoot. I'd rather drive

For me, I'm only 3km from work, so now that I got no bike I'll be taking the
15-20min walk instead.

Saki · Post by **Saki** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:36 am

LOL u gota be fair mate, scooter people still have to do the same licence tests and watever so really they are bikeys, even tho they are barely riding much more than a pushy! personally i ride a sporty bike (if u class a zxr250 as sporty!) and i really only appreciate Sports bikes ( you know the ones) but i sitll knod all bikeys, even tho Tourey fags never knod back!.. or Goldwing riders

Kishy · Post by **Kishy** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:45 am

Saki wrote:LOL u gota be fair mate, scooter people still have to do the same licence tests and watever so really they are bikeys, even tho they are barely riding much more than a pushy! personally i ride a sporty bike (if u class a zxr250 as sporty!) and i really only appreciate Sports bikes ( you know the ones) but i sitll knod all bikeys, even tho Tourey fags never knod back!.. or Goldwing riders

hehe

U need to bike license to ride a fuckin scooter? No waay..

Youre just too friendly bro

Dont know about you but I feel & look stupid acknowledging
tourers/choppers when I know their not going to respond?

Fuck that. I dont even make eye contact with em. They dont;
& thats the way they like it.. & that suits me fine.

I-K · Post by **I-K** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:58 am

Kishy wrote:YDont know about you but I feel & look stupid acknowledging
tourers/choppers when I know their not going to respond?

Interesting. I usually get nods back from people on BMW's and Harleys, and I ride pretty much the same bike as you most of the time...

...might be something about you specifically they don't like, huh?

Kishy · Post by **Kishy** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:04 am

I-K wrote: Interesting. I usually get nods back from people on BMW's and Harleys, and I ride pretty much the same bike as you most of the time...

Thats cause ya'll Canberrians are fucked in da head. You's would
nod a friggen pre-schooler on a bloody tricycle if ya passed one.

I-K · Post by **I-K** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:12 am

Kishy wrote:
I-K wrote: Interesting. I usually get nods back from people on BMW's and Harleys, and I ride pretty much the same bike as you most of the time...
Thats cause ya'll Canberrians are fucked in da head.

*looks around quickly*

Mick C
Gos
Swabio
Aussie Ninja
Flash O'Blue
...

...way to build those bridges there, Kish.

You's would nod a friggen pre-schooler on a bloody tricycle if ya passed one.

If the kid's looking at you, and that's something you'd notice if you're doing the right thing while riding along and noticing things around you, what else are you supposed to do? The more positive encounters with motorcyclists the kid has from a young age, the greater the likelihood they become one when they grow up.

Or is this you sharing how tough you are by comparison, what with you intentionally ignoring small children by the side of the road.

Saki · Post by **Saki** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:17 am

well i wear a gloss black Shoei XR-1000 with a tinted black visor, cause i am ghost rider! LOL, but yeah i don't usually bother looking at them! and its true, i think they would rather not acknowledge tho!
scooters are alright, plus i don't knod everyone, mostly just sporty bikes!

Kishy · Post by **Kishy** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:49 pm

I-K wrote:
*looks around quickly*

Mick C
Gos
Swabio
Aussie Ninja
Flash O'Blue
...

...way to build those bridges there, Kish.

Piss off.

Don't try playing me off with others..

I-K wrote: If the kid's looking at you, and that's something you'd notice if you're doing the right thing while riding along and noticing things around you, what else are you supposed to do? The more positive encounters with motorcyclists the kid has from a young age, the greater the likelihood they become one when they grow up.

Or is this you sharing how tough you are by comparison, what with you intentionally ignoring small children by the side of the road

U really are a fuckin idiot