The snowmobile industry is highly prone to cycles, with bursts of rapid growth, followed by long periods of recession. At present, environmental concerns and unhelpful weather conditions besiege the snowmobiles industry. The global snowmobiles market is beleaguered by numerous environmental pressure groups, governmental regulations, and other health related issues with regard to harmful emissions of snowmobiles. In addition, the dry and hard unfavorable winter conditions in the past few years have sought to worsen the already bad situation. Reducing emissions, providing quieter and cleaner 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines, and enhancing safety measures are factors critical for the growth of snowmobile market.
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SNOWMOBILES					BMR-8006


                                            CONTENTS



  1. METHODOLOGY                                                           1
      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                          1
      Disclaimers                                                          2
      Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level                            3

  2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW                                                     4
      Snowmobile Market - A Bird’s Eye View                                4
      Cyclical Growth Patterns                                             5
      Market Drivers for Industry Growth                                   6
      Market Restrainers                                                   6
      Current and Future Analysis                                          6

  3. TRENDS AND ISSUES                                                     7
      Four-Stroke Snowmobiles Gain Momentum                                7
      New Generation Snowmobiles Gaining  Popularity                       7
      Demographic Factors Aid Market Growth                                7
      Strong Dealer Networks - A Necessity                                 7
      Technical Expertise Spurs the Competition                            7
      Surging Gas Prices Drive Riders Towards  Advanced Technologies       8
      Cleaner and Quieter Snowmobiles  in Yellowstone National Park        8
      Economic Impact of Snowmobiling                                      8

  4. PRODUCT FACTS                                                         9
      Types of Snowmobiles                                                 10

  5. REGULATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL  CONCERNS                                10
      Legal Issues                                                         10

  6. COMPETITIVE SCENARIO                                                  11
      Market Scenario - Fairly Lucrative                                   11
      Major Four Rule the Roost                                            11
      New Launches Pep Up the Market                                       11
      Innovation is the Key: Manufacturers  Introduce Latest
       Technologies                                                        12

  7. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS                                                12
      BRP Signs a Marketing Agreement with International Series of
       Champions                                                           12
      BRP Expands in Europe                                                13
      BRP Establishes New Laurent Beaudoin  Design & Innovation Centre     13
      Arctic Cat to Divest Madison Production  Facility to LAIC            13
      Polaris Unveils Innovative Models for Snowmobile Industry            13
      BRP Launches New Cleaner and Quieter  Engine Choices and
       Additional  Snowmobile Platforms                                    13
      BRP Releases New 2009 Ski-Doo MXZx- 600RS                            14
      BRP Unveils Additional New Models and  Enhancements                  14
      BRP Launches 2008 Ski-Doo® Range of  Snowmobiles                     14
      Polaris Unveils New Snowmobile Line                                  14
      Yamaha Introduces All New Nytro RTX  Snowmobile                      15
      BRP Establishes Advanced Research  Centre                            15

  8. MAJOR PLAYERS                                                         16
      Arctic Cat, Inc. (US)                                                16
      Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (Canada)                       16
      TeamFast.com Inc. (US)                                               16
      Polaris Industries Inc. (US)                                         16
      Yamaha Motor Co, Ltd. (Japan)                                        16

  9. MARKET ANALYTICS                                                      17

  10. THE UNITED STATES                                                    19
      Market Overview                                                      19
      Industry Snapshots                                                   19
      Current and Future Analysis                                          20
      North American Snowmobiles Market -  Major Industry Segments         20
      Threat of Snowmobile Ban in National  Parks - A Major Issue          21
      Laws Governing Snowmobile Operations                                 21
      Snowfall Level - A Major Market Driver                               21
      Competitive Landscape                                                22
      Manufacturers Introduce Latest Technologies  to Stay Ahead - A
       Recent Past Scenario                                                22

  11. CANADA                                                               24
      Market Overview                                                      24
       Snowmobiling in Canada                                              24

  12. SCANDINAVIA                                                          26
      Market Overview                                                      26
       Current and Future Analysis                                         26

  13. REST OF WORLD                                                        27
      Market Overview                                                      27
       Japan - A Key Snowmobiling Nation                                   27


 EXHIBITS

      Table 1: Percentage Breakdown of Leading Companies in the
      Global Snowmobiles Market by Unit Sales -2007

      Table 2: Global Snowmobiles Market by Region for the Period
      2007-2015 (Sales in Units)

      Table 3: Percentage Breakdown (Volume Sales) of Global
      Snowmobiles Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

      Table 4: Global Snowmobiles Market by Region for the Period
      2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

      Table 5: Percentage Breakdown  (Value Sales) of Global
      Snowmobiles Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

      Table 6: Top 5 State Snowmobile Registrations in the US (2007)

      Table 7: Percentage Breakdown of North American Snowmobile
      Market by Industry Segment - 2005

      Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of  Leading Companies in the US
      Snowmobiles Market by  Unit Sales - 2007

      Table 9: Snowmobiles Market in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in
      Units)

      Table 10: Snowmobiles Market  in the US: 2007-2015  (Sales in
      US$ Million)

      Table 11: Number of Registered  Snowmobiles and Snowmobile
      Clubs in Canada by Province -2008 Q1

      Table 12: Snowmobiles Market  in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in
      Units)

      Table 13: Snowmobiles Market in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in
      US$ Million)

      Table 14: Snowmobiles Market  in Scandinavia: 2007-2015 (Sales
      in Units)

      Table 15: Snowmobiles Market in Scandinavia: 2007-2015  (Sales
      in US$ Million)

      Table 16: Snowmobiles Market  in Rest of World: 2007-2015
      (Sales in Units)

      Table 17: Snowmobiles Market in Rest of World: 2007-2015
      (Sales in US$ Million)


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