FINANCIAL
YAMAHA — ON A ROLL
Having hit the half-way stage of its current fiscal year on 30 June, Yamaha’s motorcycle business has plenty to celebrate. BDN financial editor Roger...
HONDA — STRAIGHT ON THE CASE
As you’d expect from the dominant global manufacturer, Honda’s motorcycle business hit the ground running in its Q1 results to 30 June 2024, beating...
KAWASAKI — SLOW OFF THE GRID
The powersports and engine division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries didn’t seem too bothered by a tame opening gambit for its new 2024/25 fiscal year,...
SHARE PRICES AND MARKET ANALYSIS
A snapshot of motorcycle and ATV industry share performance across key manufacturers and major global markets at the trading week closure on Friday 9...
SUZUKI – PROMISING START
The first quarter of Suzuki Motor Corporation’s new fiscal year ticked all the right boxes for its motorcycle business. But SMC is being careful...
BMW MOTORRAD: BAVARIAN BLUES
Half way through another challenging year for BMW Group’s motorcycle business, positivity is hard to find in an especially dense 69-page results document. BDN...
SHARE PRICES AND MARKET ANALYSIS
A snapshot of motorcycle and ATV industry share performance across key manufacturers and major global markets at the trading week closure on Friday 2...
PIAGGIO: PLENTY OF EXCUSES
Behind promises of future recovery and some idle boasts, Piaggio Group’s half-yearly corporate results were generally grim. BDN financial editor Roger Willis reports.
Consolidated Group...
HARLEY-DAVIDSON: CREEPING FORWARDS
Six months into the 2024 fiscal year, Harley-Davidson posted a modest overall turnover increase, but its bottom line shrank. BDN financial editor Roger Willis...
DUCATI: LUXURIOUS DECLINE
Among the four-strong membership of Volkswagen’s Brand Group Progressive upmarket portfolio, Ducati was one of three losers in half-yearly results to 30 June. Its...
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