NEW BIKE SALES ON THE RISE
According to Australia ’ s peak automotive industry , the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries , the motorcycle market has again recorded growth in all sectors .
A total of 123,530 motorcycles and Off Highway Vehicles ( OHVs ) were sold throughout 2021 . This represents an increase of 13.4 per cent on 2020 figures which also saw heightened growth .
Off road motorcycles recorded 43 per cent of overall sales with 53,118 units sold in 2021 . This is an increase of 18.8 per cent on 2020 figures .
Road motorcycles were the next most popular segment , recording 37,270 units sold . This represents an increase of 6.8 per cent on 2020 figures and accounts for 30.17 per cent of all units sold in 2021 . The OHV segment of the market had growth of 13.9 per cent on 2020 figures . This amounts to a total of 28,321 units sold representing 22.92 per cent of the overall market .
Scooters make up the smallest portion of the market with 4,821 new units sold . This represents 3.90 per cent of the overall market and is an increase of 8.1 per cent on sales in 2020 .
FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that in the context of pandemic restrictions limiting access to showrooms , the new motorcycle , scooter and OHV market in Australia remains positive .
“ The pandemic has meant less access to showrooms
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