Chrome and Custom Cycles In the "News"
| Big Dog Motorcycles Ships Over 500 Bikes In April | ||
| Big Dog Motorcycles, the leading designer and manufacturer of high performance, highly-styled heavyweight cruisers, shipped 503 new motorcycles in April as its growing network of dealers geared up for their summer selling season. This is the first time the 10-year old, $100 million manufacturer has sold and shipped over 500 bikes in a single month and represents a 43% increase over April 2003 when 351 left the company’s warehouse. In the first four months of 2004, Big Dog Motorcycles’ dealers have taken delivery of 1,600 bikes, keeping the company on track to hit its forecast of 5,000 units for the year. Since the company’s inception in 1994, it has enjoyed year after year of record sales and shipments. This year will be no different, as the manufacturer will close 2004 with sales that beat its own records and growth outpacing the motorcycle industry as a whole. The number of units shipped for the month and year-to-date unquestionably places the company, which has reached OEM status, in front of all other custom cruiser builders and solidly positions it as the second largest American V-Twin motorcycle manufacturer. “Our continued success is due largely to our innovative grassroots marketing efforts, a consumer-driven model line, and a fantastic dealer base that continues to exceed our expectations,” commented Nick Messer, president. “But, of course, it all starts at the factory with an excellent team building the bikes, and a dedicated crew shipping them. Having the right people makes all the difference.” “All of us look forward to more sales records and continued profitable growth,” he added. After the strong start to the year, Big Dog Motorcycles is convinced record deliveries, sales, and profits will continue throughout all of 2004. This includes the last quarter of the year, when the company will be introducing the 2005 line. About Big Dog Motorcycles Big Dog Motorcycles, LLC, started production in 1994 and quickly became a leading designer and manufacturer of American heavyweight custom cruiser motorcycles. The company’s entire line of six motorcycles uses high-performance V-twin 107 or 117 cubic inch engines, 6-speed transmissions, stretch tanks, wide tires, chrome components, and an extensive variety of custom paint colors and graphics. The 2004 line also includes new Big Dog Motorcycles custom-designed electronics, hand controls, foot controls, mirrors, air cleaner cover, coil cover, and other components, propelling the company to OEM status. The company’s motorcycles are distributed through nearly one hundred dealers throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii – eight are Big Dog Motorcycles branded dealerships. Designing and manufacturing is performed at the company’s 175,000 square-foot world headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. With over 300 employees, the company has enjoyed nine consecutive years of record sales and is celebrating its tenth anniversary. For more information, contact Big Dog Motorcycles at 316-267-9121 or visit the new, comprehensive website at www.bigdogmotorcycles.com. | ||