MOTORCYCLE MARKET COMMENT – Year ended December 2025 Predicting what the South African motorcycle market will do remains a dark art as a final and unexpected growth spurt in the last quarter of 2025 produced the best overall sales year since 2014, topping out at 43 144 units, and almost on par with 2013. This is a credible 14.5% growth compared …

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MOTORCYCLE MARKET COMMENT – YTD SEPTEMBER 2025   The 2025 calendar sales year got off to a strong start with a 39.5% increase in the first quarter, followed by steady growth of 7% in the second quarter. However, the third quarter saw a disappointing decline of 26%, leaving overall sales almost unchanged compared to the same period in 2024, with …

MOTORCYCLE MARKET COMMENT – YTD JUNE 2025   After a tremendous start to calendar year 2025, which produced a 39.5% 1st quarter growth, the second quarter was more subdued, but nonetheless produced a decent growth number of 6.9%, resulting in a mid-year point where the total new market is up 22.9% on the corresponding period of 2024. If anything, a …

MOTORCYCLE MARKET COMMENT – YTD March 2025   As calendar year 2025 starts to gain traction, most motorcycle categories/classes are showing very promising growth. The overall market is up 39,5% on the corresponding period of 2024, which is a great start to the year. However, as with many things, what happens behind the scenes provides a better sense of understanding …

MOTORCYCLE MARKET COMMENT – Year ended December 2024   During the last quarter of 2024, the motorcycle market experienced a surprising growth spurt, recording a total of 37 693 new unit sales for the 2024 calendar year. This represents a 20.8% increase over the 31 199 new units recorded for 2023 and exceeds earlier forecasts by a good margin. The commercial segment …

MOTORCYCLE MARKET COMMENT – YTD September 2024   As calendar year 2024 heads towards its conclusion, it appears that the motorcycle market will experience reasonable growth for the year. Based on YTD September 2024, a forecast of around 34 300 new units is likely for the full year. This will represent an increase of 10% on comparative 2023.   For …

Halfway through calendar year 2024, and post elections, we have a more informed picture of where the year is heading. However, like many other industries, increased costs and logistical challenges in the supply chain, could influence stock availability, with the commercial segment particularly cost conscious.   For the six months under review, segment performance reflects that the commercial sector continues …

During the last quarter of 2023 sales were slightly better than expected and the year closed on 31 199 new units, compared to a third quarter estimate of slightly over 30 000 units. This represents a decrease of 1.7% compared to 2022. Given the tough trading conditions experienced for most of 2023, this was a better than expected result. Traditional two wheeled …

As we look towards the end of calendar year 2023, it appears to be a foregone conclusion that the motorcycle market is going to experience a contraction. Based on YTD September 2023 sales a forecast of slightly more than 30 000 new units is likely for the full year. This will be a decrease of 4.9% on comparative 2022.   …