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
Discover Today's Motorcycling
http://www.motorcycles.org
News, statistics, and other information about the world of motorcycling. Available free
online.
Motorcycle Industry Council
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.
Motorcycle Industry Council
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.
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.

Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
http://www.ibisworld.com
Report provides in-depth analysis and a five-year industry forecast for motorcycle dealers,
with special focus on the underlying structure and the external forces and interrelationships
that drive an industry. Report sections include:


Industry Market Research 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 startup activity and failure
rates, and other business information and statistics on a national, state, and metro area
level.

Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and
key financial ratios for motorcycle dealers. Income statement includes expense detail
in dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available in all firms, small business, sole
proprietor, and business start up versions.

Industry Financial Analysis
Available in
QuickTrends,
3-Year, and
5-Year versions which include income statements with expense detail, balance sheets,
and key business ratios by sales size range for motorcycle dealers.
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.
Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from 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 11,500 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.
M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples 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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