From a Ducati North America press release: “Ducati North America announced an amazing start to 2006 in apparel and accessory sales. January and February year to date motorcycle related product (MRP) sales were up 66% over 2005 with the real highlights being an increase of 130% in accessories and 215% in apparel.”

Okay, but what about motorcycle sales? Accessory sales alone are not going to pay the bills.