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Product Warranty And Safety Recall Campaigns (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |  |  |
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Mar. 30, 2014 Motorcycles [Member] | Mar. 30, 2014 Parts and Accessories Finished Goods [Member] | Mar. 30, 2014 Japan [Member] Motorcycles [Member] | Mar. 30, 2014 Safety Recall [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Safety Recall [Member] | Mar. 31, 2013 Safety Recall [Member]
Product Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Standard product warranty, period | 2 years | 1 year | 3 years |  |  |
Liability for safety recall campaigns |  |  |  | $ 3.3 | $ 4.0 | $ 4.1

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