Motorcycles segment sets new records

BMW reports on their financial situation and sales

The Motorcycles segment registered its best quarter to date. Segment revenues for the the period from April to June grew by 17.8% to � 622 million (2014: � 528 million) on the back of strong sales volumes and a high-value model mix. EBIT improved to � 112 million (2014: � 55 million; +103.6%), similar to profit before tax, which also increased to � 112 million (2014: � 54 million; +107.4%).Sales volume climbed by 11.3% to 47,048 units (2014: 42,259 units). These earnings and sales volume figures all marked new records for a second quarter. The upward trend in business has been boosted by the new BMW R 1200 R, R 1200 RS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 XR and F 800 R models.

BMW Motorrad also produced its best-ever first half-year performance in more than 90 years of operations. Segment revenue for the six-month period rose by 18.9% to � 1,189 million (2014: � 1,000 million). EBIT improved to � 227 million (2014: � 119 million; +90.8%). Profit before tax showed a similar picture, with a jump of 93.2% to � 226 million (2014: � 117 million). Sales volume was 10.5% higher at 78,418 units (2014: 70,978 units).

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