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Two-wheeler sales in Germany last year totaled 137,045 units, down 17.58 percent compared to 166,282 units in 2008, according to figures compiled by the German Motorcycle Industry Association (IVM).

Motorcycle sales totaled 99,835 units, down compared to 121,411 units in 2008; scooter sales totaled 37,210 units, down compared to 44,871 units.

Honda, Yamaha and BMW were the market share leaders. Honda sold 19,577 units in 2009, down compared to 26,664 units in 2008; Yamaha sold 16,328 units, down compared to 19,652 units; and BMW sold 15,843 units, down compared to 18,121 units.

The top 10 best-selling models in Germany in 2009:

BMW R 1200 GS … 4,399 units

Honda CBF 600 S … 2,631 units

Kawasaki ER-6n … 2,556 units

Suzuki GSF 1250 Bandit … 1,986 units

Yamaha XJ6 … 1,971 units

Honda CBR Fireblade (1000RR) … 1,827 units

Honda CBF 1000 … 1,494 units

BMW F 800 GS … 1,460 units

BMW F 800 R … 1,457 units

BMW F 650 GS … 1,450 units

Click HERE for the UK's 2009 sales, HERE for Italy's 2009 sales, and HERE for Brazil's 2009 sales.