[Zeus]

If Ducati was a person, it would definitely be smiling after an awesome April of sales. April 2015 has technically been the most successful month in sales in Ducati history. 7,309 bikes were sold in April 2015, which beats the previous sales record which was set in May 2012 with 6,500 units.

More importantly for us Scrambler forum members, the Scrambler has become the best-selling bike in Italy. It was always expected to rise to the top, but it seems to have beaten those high expectations. The Italian motorcycle market has grown by 69% when compared to the April 2014 figures.

Ducati Posts Record Sales in April, Huge Growth in Europe - autoevolution

 

[silverluxe]

That's pretty impressive given the condition of the economy in south Europe. Motorcycle sales in the USA have been in a tailspin since 2008.

 

[Bubba Satori]

That's pretty impressive given the condition of the economy in south Europe. Motorcycle sales in the USA have been in a tailspin since 2008.

BMW, Ducati, KTM and Triumph have all had double digit sales gains in the US the last couple of years.

 

[scrambledchef]

Yes the market has seen a decline here in the US. I believe that market may be on a up swing see a lot of excitement. The manufacturer's are reacting to the market changes such as Ducati with the Scrambler. Last couple of years see more entry level machines that are a lot of fun even for the experienced rider.
Glad to see the whole $70,000 chopper fad go to the way side. Most normal people can't afford that and there is a lot better choices in the under 10k segment. All the euro makes have been strong for last couple of years.

 

[Motorhead1977]

As an owner I can certainly understand why. My summation after riding mine: They got this right.

 

[Karlo]

definitely if ducati were my company I would be pretty happy with the numbers

 

[Slaine]

Selling is one thing but they also have to deliver what they have sold in a reasonable time frame and I have been waiting now for 5 months.

 

[Helios]

Selling is one thing but they also have to deliver what they have sold in a reasonable time frame and I have been waiting now for 5 months.

You are right, and when its you that has to wait, it feels personal. They do have a whole bunch of bikes to deliver to people and they can only produce them so fast. 5 months is quite a wait though. Have they let you know when the expected delivery date is?

 

[silverluxe]

Hopefully the end result is a market flooded with nice aftermarket accessories made specifically for the Scrambler.

 

[littleowl]

Hopefully the end result is a market flooded with nice aftermarket accessories made specifically for the Scrambler.

Got to be, as I'm not paying the Ducati prices that's for sure!

 

[PeteI]

If Ducati was a person, it would definitely be smiling after an awesome April of sales. April 2015 has technically been the most successful month in sales in Ducati history. 7,309 bikes were sold in April 2015, which beats the previous sales record which was set in May 2012 with 6,500 units.

More importantly for us Scrambler forum members, the Scrambler has become the best-selling bike in Italy. It was always expected to rise to the top, but it seems to have beaten those high expectations. The Italian motorcycle market has grown by 69% when compared to the April 2014 figures.

Ducati Posts Record Sales in April, Huge Growth in Europe - autoevolution

same thing happened with the Diavel. The first month it came out was its highest recorded sales for that model. not for ducati, just the model.