Japanese manufacturer exports to Europe increase in November
Motorcycle exports to Europe by the big four Japanese manufacturers were up in November, in the 250cc plus sector, by 33.8 percent at 11,743 units – which continues the upward trend seen in October when they increased by 29 percent.
However, for the year to date, the first 11 months of 2013, exports to Europe remain down by 17 percent at 111,577 units.
In total PTW terms, Japanese exports to Europe were down 15.1 percent at 126,819 units for the first 11 months of 2013.
Worldwide Japanese exports of all PTWs were slightly up in November (+2.3 percent/39,343 units) but were 13.18 percent down for the year to date at 382,283 units.
Japanese motorcycle exports to the United States were down in November, for the second consecutive month, at -24.16 percent; the trend towards the end of the year has resulted in 11 month year to date US export figures dipping into slightly negative territory for the first time since March 2013 at -0.02 percent (107, 326 units).
Total PTW exports to the United States were also down in November at -17.64 percent/15,063 units, bringing the January-November 2013 figure to 142,415 units (-6.25 percent).
In worldwide total PTW export terms for the 11 months to November 2013, Yamaha exported the most units at 143,810 (+1.24 percent), however Suzuki, who are in second place having exported 95,708 units, have grown strongest, being +10.29 percent. Honda are the biggest losers (down 39.07 percent at 86,893 units) with Kawasaki exporting the fewest units at 56,322 (down -19.25 percent).
