Motorcycle Manufacturing Report Provides You With the Industry Research Necessary to Stay on Top of Constant Changes in This Sector

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69885) has announced the addition of “Motorcycle Manufacturing - Industry Analysis” to their offering.

Covering over 175 industries and updated every 90 days, this Industry Profile does the "heavy lifting" for you – saving your sales team valuable research time, enhancing client communications and giving you the competitive edge to win more business.

Easy-to-use and up-to-date, the Industry Profiles provide you with the industry research necessary to stay on top of constant changes in select industries.

This Profile help target your products and services directly to prospects. The Industry Profiles provide the information and understanding you need to engage new prospects during the sales process, deepen customer relationships and strengthen your own bottom line.

Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:

US motorcycle manufacturers include about 60 companies with combined annual revenue of about $6 billion. The industry is highly concentrated. Harley-Davidson dominates the US manufacturing sector. The remainder are foreign-based companies with final assembly operations in the US, parts and accessories manufacturers, or custom builders who make build-to-order products for motorcycle enthusiasts.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Personal income and interest rates drive demand. Motorcycles are considered discretionary items in the US since few are used as a primary means of transportation. About one-fourth of motorcycle purchases are financed. The profitability of individual companies depends on volume and sales of high-margin accessories and add-ons. Small manufacturers compete by offering highly customized products. Annual sales per employee averages about $400,000.

PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

Major products include touring and cruiser motorcycles designed for comfort and long distance rides (67 percent of industry revenue); off-road cycles designed for dirt and mountain terrain (25 percent); dual sport designed for both road and off-road usage (3 percent); and scooters (5 percent). Motorcycle engines are measured in cubic centimeters (cc) and range from 50cc to 2300cc. Heavyweight bikes have engines with 650cc or greater.

Motorcycles are typically produced on assembly lines, similar to how the auto industry makes cars. Parts are received from outside sources (either third-party companies or other corporate-owned plants), usually on a just-in-time basis. Beginning with the basic steel or aluminum frame, the product proceeds from station to ...

Contents:

Industry Overview

Quarterly Industry Update

Business Challenges

Trends AND Opportunities

Call Preparation Questions

Financial Information

Industry Forecast

Website and Media Links

Glossary of Acronyms

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Source: First Research