Kawasaki reports motorcycle sales growth in Q1

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reported worldwide net sales of motorcycles and engines increased 26.3 percent in its first quarter, which ended June 30.

Total motorcycle and engine sales were ¥67.5 billion for the period. Despite that increase, the company’s overall net sales were nearly flat, with a 0.4 percent decrease to ¥282.5 billion for the quarter. Kawasaki’s net income saw a large dip, down 25.4 percent to ¥4.5 billion.