Japan's four major motorcycle manufacturers produced 360,981 units
during the first six months of the year, down 39.2 percent compared to
593,384 units during the first six months of 2008, according to output
figures compiled by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association
(JAMA). For further details check the article at
http://www.allaboutbikes.com/index.php/everyday/economic-news/826-big-four-cuts-production