FEDERAL CHAMBER OF
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES
Australia’s Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
has released the first half (2020) results for sales of
motorcycles, ATVs, and Side by Sides. The results are
surprising and positive.
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic slashing economies
Australian sales sky-rocketed compared to the same
period last year, up 24%, more than 10,000 new vehicle
sales.
“It is wonderful to see some strong sales from our
member motorcycle brands,” said Tony Weber, chief
executive of the FCAI. “A year-on-year increase of 24.5
per cent is significant, and signals improving conditions
for both members and dealers.”
The ATV and Side by Side segment saw the greatest
growth, followed by off-road motorcycles. Combined
the two categories claim more the 60% of the overall
market.
“People can’t go for overseas holidays, and for quite
some time,” said Mr Weber. “They couldn’t even go
for holidays within Australia. So, we believe that,
instead of spending up big on expensive family
vacations, people are treating themselves in
different ways – and this could mean they are
taking up new sports like trail bike riding.”
Road bikes were down almost 3% on the
same time last year, while scooters were down
around 13%. It’s clear that due to lockdown
restrictions people aren’t riding, whether travel,
leisure or commute, as much as previous times.
Of the manufacturers, Honda claims almost a
quarter of the market share with Yamaha just a few
hundred bikes behind. Of the top five market share
holders (including Kawasaki and KTM) Suzuki sees
the smallest with 6.8% of the market.
The best-selling bikes, January through June 2020 are:
• Kawasaki Ninja 400 – Road Bikes
• Yamaha XTZ690 – Adventure Touring
• Harley Davidson XG500 – Cruiser
• Yamaha MT07L – Naked
• Yamaha YZF-R3A – Sport Touring
• Kawasaki Ninja 400 – Super Sport
• Harley Davidson FLHXS – Touring
• Kawasaki KLX110 – Off Road
• Honda XR190 – Farm
• Kawasaki KLX110 – Fun
• Honda CRF230F – Trail
• Yamaha WR450F – Enduro
• Yamaha YZ250F – Moto Cross
• Honda NSC110 – Scooter
• Yamaha WR450F – LAMS Approved
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