For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers
over 400 individual industries.
Motorcycle Dealers
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent
news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include
a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
Motorcycle Industry Council
Information resources available from this organization include:
Discover Today's Motorcycling
http://www.motorcycles.org
News, statistics, and other information about the world of motorcycling. Available
free online.
Statistical Annual
http://www.mic.org/mic.cfm?spl=2&action=display&pagename=StatAnnual
Annual report provides approximately 30 pages of industry statistics and information.
Data includes sales information, dealer statistics, and rider demographics.
Industry Statistics
http://www.mic.org/ Select "Join MIC
- Member Benefits
Other statistical data reports available to members only include:
Retail Sales Report
Quarterly motorcycle sales in 19 categories and retail sales by brand, model
type, and engine size category.
ATV Retail Sales Report
Quarterly ATV sales in two categories.
Retail Sales Report Summary
Quarterly review of national motorcycle sales and state-specific ATV information.
Owner Survey
Consumer survey on motorcycle/ATV ownership, usage, and aftermarket purchases,
and owner demographics and interests.
Retail Outlet Audit
Number of franchised and non-franchised dealers nationwide by state.
Retail Outlet Profile Survey
Economic and employment profile of the U.S. motorcycle dealers.
Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Vehicle Dealerships
http://www.ibisworld.com
Report provides in-depth analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and the external forces and interrelationships
that drive an industry. Report sections include:
Powersports Business
Reports & Analysis
http://www.powersportsbusiness.com/reports/
Various reports and analyses for ATV, snowmobile, personal water craft, and motorcycle
dealers. Report topics include market data, sales, profits and other financial
data, and industry trends and outlook.
BizMiner
Industry Market Statistics
http://www.bizminer.com
Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales
trends, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up
activity and failure rates, and other business statistics and information on a
national, state, and metro area level.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more industry research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, IBISWorld,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources which cover a wide variety of industries,
see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
BizMiner
Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense
detail, balance sheets, and key business and financial ratios for motorcycle dealers.
Available in all firms, small business, sole proprietor, and business start up
versions.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Employment Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrci.htm
Employment and hourly and annual wage estimates by industry and job position on
a national basis. All data is free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and
other sources covering a wide variety of industries, see Compensation
and Salary Surveys.
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Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for motorcycle dealers
and more than 190 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market
transactions as reported by BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small companies
priced at less than $1 million.
BVMarketData
Pratt's Stats® Private Transaction Database
http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search over 12,000 private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS
Code, or business description for comparable sales data. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sales Transaction Data
For more business sales transaction data available from BIZCOMPS®, Done Deals, Public Stats™, and other sources
for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and
Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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