I've used the results of the JD Power and Associates ratings of motorcycle manufacturers ( http://www.jdpower.com/autos/ratings/motorcycles ) and weighted their results with the results of the "What's Important to you" poll ( http://www.gl1800riders.com/forums/view ... hp?t=76023 )
With the weighting applied, here is how the manufacturers came out. The number in front of the manufacturers name is their weighted average.
4.50 - Suzuki
4.30 - Victory
4.28 - Honda
3.89 - BMW
3.19 - Ducati
3.05 - Triumph
2.96 - Yamaha
2.74 - Kawasaki
2.36 - Buell
2.35 - Harley-Davidson
The weightings applied were:
Product: 26%
Quality: 64%
Cost of Ownership: 4%
Sales: 1%
Service 4%
This works out to a total of 99% because of the way that the board rounds off poll numbers.
With the weighting applied, here is how the manufacturers came out. The number in front of the manufacturers name is their weighted average.
4.50 - Suzuki
4.30 - Victory
4.28 - Honda
3.89 - BMW
3.19 - Ducati
3.05 - Triumph
2.96 - Yamaha
2.74 - Kawasaki
2.36 - Buell
2.35 - Harley-Davidson
The weightings applied were:
Product: 26%
Quality: 64%
Cost of Ownership: 4%
Sales: 1%
Service 4%
This works out to a total of 99% because of the way that the board rounds off poll numbers.
