…haul in the U.S. market was 151,683 units (5.8%). International sales topped 83,505 units, up 6.1% for the year. H-D’s Q4 operating income of $54.6 million ($0.24 per share) reverses the $42.1 million loss it generated in the same quarter last year. Harley-Davidson reports a full 2011 operating income…

…in market share. Kawasaki executives Hiroshi Takata and Tak Teranishi rallied the assembled dealers as well. Takata, KHI’s President of Motorcycle & Engine Company, spoke of the need to remain vigilant in the still challenging economic times but reiterated the importance of the American market to Kawasaki…

…motorcycle sales show an encouraging return to form. Its 2011 totals exceed the company’s previous best, 102,467 units, which was set in 2007. The German marque also claims a 12% increase in market share in the 500cc and over segment in 2011. BMW 2011 stats rebound to pre-recession global sales levels and…

…2011: Ducati Diavel , Best Street Bike 2011: Ducati Multistrada ). - Ed Ducati North America reports a 43% increase in motorcycle sales for 2011 thanks to its award-winning Diavel. Ducati North America today announced 2011 motorcycle sales growth of 43 percent compared to 2010 and a record market share…

…successful integration of supplier components into new vehicle systems, planning and delivery of new products to market, managing quality, cost and timing targets; and engaging suppliers to share and integrate new technology and ideas. In his new role at Zero, Goshorn will be mainly responsible for supplier…

…the 2012 Women's Cruiser Shootout. Check out the 2012 Triumph America video . The Triumph America arrives for this shootout recently revamped in the 2011 model year. The British marque revised its entry-level cruiser for friendlier ergonomics, moving the handlebars and foot controls toward the rider,…

…powerhouse in the Indian market. HMSI is the fourth-largest OEM on the subcontinent, behind Hero, Bajaj and TVS. Honda’s subsidiary looks to maintain market share amidst the country’s rapid two-wheeled sales growth, with HMSI building another manufacturing plant for 2011 to keep production inline…

…Poncherello. Over the years, competing Japanese and German motorcycle manufacturers have stolen market share in the law enforcement category so Kawasaki is tossing their brain-bucket back in the ring. Starting in 2011 the Concours C14 will be available in police trim. And if Kawasaki has their way again, its…

…and gain market share in the stagnant European and US markets. In a corporate statement announcing the 2011 financial results, KTM boss Stefan Pierer said: “The successful launch of the 125 Duke and the new Enduro Competition generation were crucial for these increases. KTM’s market share in Europe…

…international markets, retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles decreased 1.9 percent for the full year compared to 2009. For the full year, dealers sold 222,110 new Harley-Davidson motorcycles worldwide at retail, including 143,391 in the U.S. “In the U.S., we are the market share leader in new…