...The Future of Motorcycles and ATV’s I decided to write my research paper on today’s new alternate powered motorcycles and ATV’s. I have been riding and racing sense I was 8 years old. I have seen a lot of changes with motorcycles and ATV’s over the years. I started out riding two-stroke motorcycles, then four-strokes and now I’m told that electric motorcycles will be on the tracks in the not too distant future. Every year I enjoy taking annual trips to Colorado and Oklahoma. It’s refreshing to get off the motocross track and enjoy riding some very fun OHV trails. My favorite part about riding trails is seeing all the beautiful scenery. But it seems every time I go trail riding, my group and I get yelled at by someone claiming that “were are destroying their trails” and that “were just making noise.” It irritates me that there are riders out there that don’t follow the trail rules, but I am not one of them. We stay on the trail, we are respectful, our bikes and ATV’s are under the required decibels and we love the land we ride on just as much as they do. I’m glad to see our sport is getting a lot better about being more environmentally friendly with advances When I first got involved with the sport of motocross in 1997, you had two different types of dirt bikes and ATV’s to choose from, the two-stroke or the four-stroke engine. The two-stroke motorcycles dominated the motocross classes because of their high performance and lightweight motors. Unfortunately, these...
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...Final Paper Off-Roading Off –Roading All Terrain Vehicles are the most exhilarating feeling in the world. Off-Roading is the recreation of riding or driving a vehicle on unsurfaced roads or tracks, which are made of materials such as sand, gravel, riverbeds, mud, snow, rocks, and other natural terrain. There all types of all terrain vehicles such as dirt bikes, ATV’s (which is quads), dune buggies, and trucks (such as Jeep’s) which all participate in different types of events or journeys. In this research paper I am going to be covering the aspects of where people can go to explore these exciting events and or journeys. Next I will be explaining how dangerous these adventures can be. Finally I will be covering how expensive these hobbies and or careers can be actually cost to participate. My first area of research I will cover where enthusiast can have an off-roading experience. All terrain vehicles can be ridden indoors and most commonly outdoors. Indoor off-roading, usually consists of events such as constructed racetracks for racing, and all so to give organizations that sponsor these events, climate controlled competitions. An example of an indoor event would be is “West Virginia’s Indoor Motocross Championship” (actionsportracing.com). “The Huntington arenacross plays host to hundreds of local mini and amateur riders along with professional riders from the Tri State area and all over the country. Thousands of loyal motorcycle...
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...Using Perceptual Maps in Marketing Paper MKT/421 Using Perceptual Maps in Marketing Paper The manufacturing company that makes more than 200,000 cycles each year is called Thorr Motorcycles. They have a prize bike called the Cruiser Thor. This is a billion dollar company which provides training and services along with software packages which come from the dealer. They also sell other cycles with other merchandise that includes shoe, leather items, helmets, etc. In addition, customers can choose to purchase more services which include motorcycle training for inexperienced riders or they have the option to rent the bike. Situations, Solutions and Results In the first situation the numbers at Thorr are decreasing due to the company having older customers and having those who have begun to lose interest. The young consumers are more interested in bikes that are not too expensive because their disposable income is not that large. Thorr must now develop a marketing strategy which will cause a reverse in the decline. The task is to determine what the position of the company market is in by working with the perceptual map. In addition, a selection of four parameters which are fundamentally significant to that industry and show the largest capability for Cruiser Thorr, is necessary. I chose Price Cool, Quality Engineering, and Lifestyle Image as my fundamental parameters. I realize that instead of choosing cool, that services offered might have been the better choice. It is...
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...Report On “Customer based Brand Equity in Motor Bike Sector (Focusing on Bajaj Pulsar)” [pic] Report On “Customer based Brand Equity in Motor Bike Sector (Focusing on Bajaj Pulsar)” SUBMITTED TO Abdullah Mohammed Ibrahim Assistant Professor Department of Business administration Northern Bangladesh University SUBMITTED BY |Name |ID |Section |Semester | |Subrata Karmakar |BBA 080202759 |B |Spring 2011 | |Nazmul Hasan Zubran |BBA 060101625 |B |Spring 2011 | |Kaniz Fatema Sharmin |BBA 080160685 |B |Spring 2011 | |Tanvir Ahmed Masud |BBA 110104010 |B |Spring 2011 | |Saifur Rahman Abir |BBA 110104013 |B |Spring 2011 | Date of submission: 07th April, 2011 Acknowledgement This report is prepared on the basis of the assignment given by Abdullah Mohammed Ibrahim assistant professor of Northern University Bangladesh. It was a...
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...Final Paper Off-Roading By: Robert Zeiger English – Mrs. Morrow Robert Zeiger Off –Roading English-Mrs. Morrow All-Terrain Vehicles are the most exhilarating feeling in the world. Off-Roading is the recreation of riding or driving a vehicle on unsurfaced roads or tracks, which are made of materials such as sand, gravel, riverbeds, mud, snow, rocks, and other natural terrain. There all types of all terrain vehicles such as dirt bikes, ATV’s (which is quads), dune buggies, and trucks (such as Jeep’s) which all participate in different types of events or journeys. In this research paper I am going to be covering the aspects of where people can go to explore these exciting events and or journeys. Next I will be explaining how dangerous these adventures can be. Finally I will be covering how expensive these hobbies and or careers can be actually cost to participate. My first area of research I will cover where enthusiast can have an off-roading experience. All terrain vehicles can be ridden indoors and most commonly outdoors. Indoor off-roading, usually consists of events such as constructed racetracks for racing, and all so to give organizations that sponsor these events, climate controlled competitions. An example of an indoor event would be is “West Virginia’s Indoor Motocross Championship” (actionsportracing.com). “The Huntington arenacross plays host to hundreds of local mini and amateur riders along with professional riders from...
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...FORM OF EXERCISE, SOCIALIZATION AND A BENEFIT TO NATURE Joshua Jego R. Manalo B01 Professor Jeremie M. Maleon A Research Paper Submitted In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for ENG022 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 2 Mountain biking Does improving your health bothers you? Do you want to spend time doing something for your health at the same time hanging out with your friends or making new ones? Are you curious about whats happening to the ecosystem that we live on? Do you want to do something about it? Does all of these questions give you the spark to do something about it? Mountain biking is a kind of transportation or most of the times it can be a hobby. It can just be a piece of metal with two wheels, but for some people especially for people who use bike as a hobby, it is something more than that it can be their form of exercise, it can also be a good way to hang out with friends and making new ones and a simple way to help save the environment. Mostly...
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...IFSM 300 Final Assessment Exam Click below link for Answer http://workbank247.com/q/ifsm-300-final-assessment-exam/3477 http://workbank247.com/q/ifsm-300-final-assessment-exam/3477 By my signature below, I confirm that the work contained here is my own, I have received no outside assistance and have properly cited and referenced any external research that has been incorporated in my answers. I have fully complied with UMUC's Policy on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism (Policy 150.25). Failure to properly credit your research sources is a violation of this policy. _____________________________________ (Typed signature represents actual signature) Instructions: Use the Case Study presented here to answer the questions below. Your answers should be long enough to answer each question fully and completely. Quality vs. quantity counts – be specific enough to address the questions but do not include lengthy paragraphs. Each question can be answered in no more than 3 paragraphs. Your answers should demonstrate an understanding of the concept(s), should apply critical thinking, and should provide analysis of the Case Study in light of the concepts(s). You should not just re-iterate what has been presented in class but integrate the information and relate it to the Case Study. Proper APA style must be used for any citations and references that you use. Your Exam will be graded on the completeness and accuracy of your responses and whether you have appropriately...
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...I was choossen by the Dirt Bikes’ management team, because they are concerned about how much money is being spent on communicating with people inside their organization as well as outside the organization. They are also concerned as to how much money is being spent to obtain information regarding productions in the motorcycle enterprise and the global economy. Now Dirt Bikes provides Internet access to all employees who use desktop computers with in their company, and I have been asked to investigate how Internet tools and technology could be used to help Dirt Bikes’ employees communicate and obtain information more efficiently. In doing so I will also cover the benefits of implementing Intranets in Dirt Bikes’ departments ofmarkting, human resources, production,sales, and manufacturing . in Addition, I will also suggest other tools on the internet that are going to help the organization as well as the benefits of providing wireless access to Dirt Bikes’ employees and its effect on the organization. Our goal is to have the company be more productive and in the end ultimately saveing time and money. . My Recommendations Since we already know that the Dirt Bikes company provides Internet access to the employees using desktop computers, I feel that it makes more sense to create a private network while using there existing network connections as well as creating the Intranet that supports wireless technology as well. basically an Intranet is the network of networks which...
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...A1. Budget planning is in essence the process of forecasting and determining a company’s financial goals for both the long term and short term. Competition Bike, Inc. has come up with a budget schedule for year 9 operations. Based on its previous years and past financial numbers there are several areas of concern. First research and development is a concern because in the years that they invested more money in research and development it seemed sales where at its highest. Research and development is what keeps you ahead of the competition and what helps you keep your place in the market. By always having the latest and greatest in products and technology you will help secure and keep more customers and retain your spot in the niche market. For year 7, $98, 280 was spent on research and development and that is the year when the company made the most in sales. In year 8 the budget dropped by $16,000 to only $82284. This is the year were sales decreased and was stagnant. For year 9 the budget is only $85,232 not too much higher from the year before. This amount in my opinion is too low because if they expect to beat year 8 sales and make up for their losses they need to invest a little more in research and development. This will help in securing new products and new customers. Second Competition Bikes has accounts and notes payable at $229,003 for year 9. Although no one wants a lot of liabilities some are a good sign that business in doing well because there were suppliers to...
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...Financial Analysis – JET2 Task 1 Report for Competition Bikes, Inc. Competition Bikes, Inc was formed in 2001 and manufactures professional and performance bicycles used in a variety of racing events for expert riders. Bicycles produced by this company are ridden by 60% of all race winners and word of mouth has been their main marketing strategy. Competition Bikes is also the first company to use drive shaft technology in their bikes, which sets them apart from their competitors. A horizontal, vertical, trend and ratio analysis of Competition Bikes has been completed and is summarized in the review below. HORIZONTAL, VERTICAL, & TREND ANALYSIS Beginning with a comparison between year 6 and 7, sales in units rose from 3000 to 4000 which was a 33.3% increase in the number of units sold and is reflected in total Net Sales which rose from $4,485,000 to $5,980,000. Consistent with this same increase of 33.3% were sales commissions, distribution network support, transportation out costs, and total selling expenses. The total cost of goods sold increased 31.8%; this helped the company produce their product at a lower cost adding to their overall profit margin. The gross profit margin from year 6 to year 7 increased 37.5%. The company increased both their advertising and research and development 37.5% between year 6 and 7, this can strengthen their market base and aide in the development of new or improved products. Administrative salaries increased 21.4% and Executive...
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...Final Research Paper Harley Davidson Company Name: Institution: Table of Contents Executive summary 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background 1 Situation Analysis 2 2.1 Strategic pillars to ensure continued success and growth 2 2.1.1Producing environmentally suitable products 2 2.1.2Making new models and modifying existing models 3 2.1.3 Employing competent and robust leadership 3 2.1.4Ensuring sustainability in maintaining future success 3 2.2 Internal performance 4 2.3 Performance indicators 5 2.4 Industry perspectives 6 2.5 External factors 8 Problem Analysis and Description 9 Solutions, evaluations and recommendation 11 4.1 Diversify their products 11 4.2 Aggressive advertisement locally and internationally 12 4.3 Improve plant efficiency 12 4.4 Recommendations 13 Implementation Plan 13 Success Metrics 14 Bibliography 16 Appendix 18 Executive summary 1.0 Introduction Harley-Davidson Company is an American automotive company that specialises in producing motorbikes founded in 1903. It is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the United States. Harley Davidson is one of the most robust and financially strong companies with over 5900 employees and sales reaching $6.23 billion (Forbes, 2015). The company manufactures and sells heavyweight motorcycles and motorcycle parts, accessories, general merchandise. They also offer other related services like financing retailers and insurance. 1.1 Background ...
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...INCREASE MARKET SHARE OF HERO MOTOCORP LTD.IN AUTOMOBILE MARKET OF INDIA A Business Development Project Prepared By (RAJESH SINGH) (.............................) MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY (06 JANUARY 2014) Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5 1.0 introduction 6 1.0.1 INDIAN TWO WHELLER INDUSTRY 6 1.0.2 company background 6 2.0 business opportunities 7 1.3 purpose and rationale 8 1.4 terms of references 8 1.4.1 research questions 8 1.4.2 research objective 8 1.4.3 RESEARCH FREMEWORK 8 2.0 BUSINESS REVIEW 9 BUSINESS REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF FACTORS 9 2.1 MARKETING STRATEGIES OF HEROMOTOCORP 9 2.2 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMEMT 12 2.3 FINANCIAL FACTORS 14 2.4 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION 16 3.0 RESEARCH DESIGN 17 3.1 DATA MATRIX 18 3.2 RESEARCH METHODLOGY 19 4.0 data analysis 21 4.1SECONDARY DATA ANALYSIS 21 4.1.1 SWOT ANALYSIS OF HERO MOTO CORP 21 4.1.2 pestel analysis 24 4.1.3 poter’s five force model 26 4.2 primary research 27 4.3 business implecation of hero motocorps 34 5.0 business model 36 5.1business model elements 37 6.0 business plan 38 6.1Objective 39 6.2 Marketing plane 40 Marketing mix 41 Ansoff’s matrix for long time 44 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Hero MotoCorp Ltd. formerly Hero Honda is an Indian motorcycle and scooter manufacturer based in New Delhi, India. Hero Honda started in 1984 as a joint venture between Hero Cycles of India and Honda of Japan. The company is the...
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...Individual Assessment Cover Sheet / Plagiarism Declaration Form This form must be completed and included with each assessment you submit for marking to the School. Although this assessment is submitted electronically, you must still complete and include this form with your assessment. | | | | | | |Student Number: |201413996 | | | | |Unit Code No.: |HOS201 | | | | |Unit Title: |Operation and Environmental Management | | | | |Assessment No.: |Individual essay ...
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...A SUMMER TRAINING PROJECT REPORT ON BAJAJ AUTO PVT LTD. PREPARED BY Pankaj Sankharva (M.B.A. 1st Year) Chirag Manek (M.B.A. 1st Year) R.K. COLLEGE OF BUISNESS MANAGEMENT RAJKOT. (GUJARAT) MAY – JUNE 2006. I Pankaj Sankharva undersigned the student of M.B.A 1st Year. Of R.K. college of Business Management here by declares that the project work presented in this reports is my own work & has been carried out under supervision of Mr. Kumara Anjaria, Sales Manager of “Automotive Manufacturers Pvt Ltd” at Rajkot. It is a authorize showroom and service station of Bajaj Auto. Date:- Place :- Mr. Pankaj Sankharva I n today’s competitive world the practical study forms an important part in each and every professional course. The MBA is a course in which the theoretical knowledge is backed by the practical study. That study is in the form of project. The Summer Training Project is one of the important parts of the curriculum. And each and every student has to work for the project. The summer project enables the students to know more about the application of theoretical knowledge. The current situation of the market is made known to the students when they undertake the project. The project gives better insides into the application part of the theory. The companies in an industry and their operations can be better known by the students when they analyze the data, and prepare the grand project. This project is on the analysis of Two...
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...Michelle L. Stotts, Charles B. Shrader and Samuel M. DeMarie Victory: The New American Motorcycle Celebrates Its First Decade on the Road Now that we are in our 10th year and have a fairly complete line of premium cruiser and touring motorcycles, it is clear what we stand for, and who we appeal to most. Victory stands for class-leading quality, innovation and style. Victory is American and new- always looking forward. We are all about the future of American motorcycles. - Mark Blackwell, Victory Vice President1 Mark Blackwell, vice president in charge of Victory Motorcycle at Polaris Industries, glanced up at company headquarters in Medina, Minnesota as he pulled his gleaming cruiser into the parking lot. An accomplished rider himself, winning the national 500cc motocross championship and being inducted into the American Motorcycle Association’s Hall of Fame, he knew his company’s bikes had come pretty far since they were first introduced to the riding public in 1998. With the development of the new Vision, a luxury touring bike, and the steady release of aggressively-styled cruisers, the company had continually innovated throughout its first decade in business. Yet Blackwell pondered the recurring questions facing Victory Motorcycles and Polaris. He wondered if the initial decision to diversify into heavyweight motorcycles was the right road to take. He realized Polaris took a big risk by moving into motorcycles and going up against the recognized powerhouses in the industry...
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