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Suzuki Q1 sales down
Suzuki has reported results for the first quarter of its 2016 – 2017 financial year ( to 30 June 2016 ) that show global net sales from motorcycles of 50,684m yen , which is down from the 60,885m yen reported for the yearago quarter , but a Q1 2015 – 2016 loss on that higher revenue for - 2,649m yen has been improved to a loss of 561m yen . In unit terms Suzuki reports 242,000m units sold worldwide in their first quarter , down from 254,000 units in the comparable year-ago quarter . Some 14,000 of those sold in Europe ( compared to 16,000 in 2015 ) and 6,000 in the United States ( down from 8,000 units ). Total corporate consolidated net sales ( automotive , motorcycle , marine and power products ) were 754,031m yen , down by 18,822m yen ( -2.4 percent ) from the 772,853m yen recorded for the year-ago quarter .
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RSD Ducati XDiavel at Sturgis
Ducati braved the righteous indignation of America ’ s hardcore Harley-Davidson brotherhood in August when they unveiled a new Roland Sands designed Ducati XDiavel special at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally .
“ This was Ducati ' s first official participation at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally ”, the company says , “ and we brought the entire XDiavel world along with us ”. Presented in 2016 , the Ducati XDiavel “ brings two worlds together : the American cruiser world of high-torque at low rpm , foot-forward controls for long road trips , and the Ducati world of Italian style , refined engineering , unparalleled performance and adrenalinefueled sports riding . “ The unmistakable look of the XDiavel , the recent winner of the Red Dot Design Award in 2016 , now has an American design influence by Californian customizer Roland Sands . At Sturgis he presented - together with Ducati - his own interpretation of the Bolognabuilt cruiser . “ The response to our presence at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was exceptionally welcoming . The passion for two wheels , twin-cylinder engines , and beautiful roads is shared by everyone at this gathering of the motorcycle community ”, said Jason Chinnock , CEO of Ducati North America .
Kawasaki Q1 unit sales + 26 % in Europe
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has released its 2016 – 2017 financial year first quarter results - the three months to June 30th 2016 . In total Kawasaki sold 118,000 units worldwide ( motorcycles , ATVs , PWCs and Utility Vehicles ), worth 58.5 billion yen – that compares to 103,000 units worth 58.2 billion yen in 2015 . Unit sales in Europe were up at 19,000 units (+ 26.67 percent , from 15,000 for Q1 15 / 16 ) with recorded revenue for that increase in unit numbers up to 15 billion yen this year , compared to 13.6 billion yen for the year-ago quarter – reflecting the currency deprecation issues that are affecting all Japanese exporters at this time . In North America unit sales were some 22,000 in the quarter ( of which some 10,000 are reported as being motorcycle sales ), up from the 18,000 total units sold there in the same quarter last year , but with 11,000 of those reported as being motorcycles , Kawasaki ’ s Q1 16 / 17 motorcycle sales in North America are actually down , on increased revenue . Domestic Japanese unit sales were also down this year ( at 3,900 for the quarter against 4,200 last year ); emerging market unit sales are also down at 20,800 units from 21,500 in 2015 . www . khi . co . jp
Honda motorcycle unit sales + 6 % for Q1
Honda has announced that its group unit motorcycle sales for the first quarter of its 2016 / 2017 financial year , the period ended June 30th 2016 , were up by + 6.02 percent at 4.352m units compared to the year ago quarter . Despite group sales revenue being down for the quarter ( by 233m yen , - 6.3 %) at 3,417m yen , consolidated operating profit for the fiscal first quarter amounted to 266.8 billion yen , an increase of 11.5 % compared to the same period last year . This is described as being due to cost reduction efforts , an increase in profit related to changes in sales volume and model mix , and a decrease in selling , general and administrative ( SG & A ) expenses ( including qualityrelated expenses ). This was despite unfavourable currency effects and the impact of the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake . Consolidated profit before income taxes for the fiscal first quarter amounted to 288.4 billion yen , an increase of 2.2 % compared to the same period last year . Due mainly to an increase in income tax expense , profit for the fiscal first quarter attributable to owners of the parent amounted to 174.6 billion yen , a decrease of 6.1 % compared to the same period last year . Consolidated financial forecasts for the current fiscal year ending March 31 , 2017 remain unchanged from the forecasts announced previously . The quarterly dividend for the fiscal first quarter will be 22 yen per share , and total cash dividends to be paid for the fiscal year ending March 31 , 2017 are expected to be 88 yen per share .
16 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2016