Just as with new car sales numbers, the figures for motorcycles sales have been encouraging throughout 2021.

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has indicated that total sales for the period from January to the end of September 2021 were 86,239 units, an increase on the corresponding period last year of 6,616 motorcycles, scooters and off-highway vehicles (OHV) when the result was 79,623.

“This steady growth of 8.3 per cent over the same period in 2020 shows us that there is strong demand from buyers who want to use a motorcycle as their first choice for the daily commute and for recreation,” said Tony Weber, FCAI CEO.

Road bikes recorded an increase in sales, with 26,119 units sold during the first three quarters of 2021. This represents an increase of 2.2 per cent, or 563 units, on the first three quarters of 2020, when 25,556 units were sold.

Off-Road motorcycles reported notable growth, with 35,120 units sold – a 10.5 per cent increase on the 2020 figure.

OHVs have continued their growth from the past year too, now accounting for sales of 21,590 units. This is an increase of 2,660 units, or 14.1 per cent, over the same period in 2020 when 18,930 units were sold.

Scooter sales were up 1.5 per cent to 3,410 units, or 49 units more than in the first three quarters of 2020, when 3,361 units were sold.

2020 was actually quite a good year for motorcycle sales. The FCAI reported total sales for those 12 months of 108,926 units, which was an increase of 19,727 vehicles and 22.1 per cent on 2019 when 89,199 sales were recorded.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (October 2021)

12 October 2021