Motorcycling Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Motorcycling Industry Statistics

Traffic to two wheelers is being reshaped by shifting ride patterns, safety outcomes, and pricing pressure, with 2026 figures highlighting just how fast the market is moving. The page pairs those fresh totals with the surprising gaps between what riders expect and what the industry delivers.

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Key Statistics

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Electric motorcycles accounted for 10% of global sales in 2023.

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ABS adoption reached 75% in new premium motorcycles in 2023.

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Adventure bike segment grew 12% YoY globally in 2023.

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Battery swapping stations for e-motorcycles hit 5,000 in Asia by 2023.

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Hydrogen-powered motorcycle prototypes tested by 5 major OEMs in 2023.

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Naked bike sales surged 18% in Europe during 2022-2023.

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AI-based rider assistance systems launched in 15 models in 2023.

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Scooter sharing services expanded to 200 cities worldwide by 2023.

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Carbon fiber usage in superbikes increased 25% since 2020.

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Subscription models for motorcycles piloted in 10 U.S. cities in 2023.

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3D-printed custom parts market for motorcycles grew to USD 500M in 2023.

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Autonomous convoy riding tech demoed by Honda in 2023.

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Middleweight (500-800cc) bikes captured 35% market share in 2023.

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Wireless charging pads for e-bikes/motorcycles in 20 models by 2023.

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Touring motorcycle tech with AR HUDs in 8 premium models 2023.

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Used e-motorcycle resale value held 85% after 2 years in 2023.

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Digital twin simulation used in 70% of OEM design processes 2023.

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Retro-styled electric motorcycles sales up 40% in 2023.

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Telematics adoption in fleets reached 60% in delivery services 2023.

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Sustainable materials (bio-composites) in 25% of new models 2023.

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V2X communication tested in urban motorcycle pilots 2023.

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Hyper-naked bikes overtook supersports in sales by 15% in 2023.

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Fast-charging e-motorcycle batteries (80% in 20 min) in 12 models 2023.

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Customization apps downloaded 2M times by riders in 2023.

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Off-road e-motorcycle segment grew 28% YoY in 2023.

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Blockchain for parts authenticity piloted by 3 OEMs in 2023.

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Adaptive cruise control in motorcycles reached 40 models by 2023.

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Global motorcycle subscription market projected to USD 2B by 2025.

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Metaverse virtual test rides launched by Harley in 2023.

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The global motorcycle market was valued at USD 78.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 123.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2030.

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In the United States, the motorcycle industry contributed approximately USD 34 billion to the GDP in 2022 through direct and indirect economic activities.

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Asia-Pacific region accounted for 78% of the global motorcycle market revenue in 2022, driven by high demand in India and China.

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The U.S. motorcycle aftermarket parts and accessories sector generated USD 5.2 billion in sales in 2023.

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Electric motorcycle market worldwide was valued at USD 12.4 billion in 2022, projected to hit USD 44.8 billion by 2030 at CAGR 17.2%.

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Indian two-wheeler market size reached INR 1.8 lakh crore (USD 22 billion) in FY2023.

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European motorcycle market generated EUR 12.5 billion in revenue in 2022.

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U.S. powersports industry, including motorcycles, supported 880,000 jobs in 2022.

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Global motorcycle tire market size was USD 25.6 billion in 2023, expected to grow to USD 35.2 billion by 2030.

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Brazil's motorcycle market was valued at BRL 45 billion (USD 9 billion) in 2022.

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U.S. motorcycle dealerships generated USD 16.7 billion in retail sales in 2022.

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Chinese motorcycle exports reached 5.2 million units valued at USD 8.1 billion in 2022.

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Adventure tourism motorcycle segment contributed USD 4.5 billion globally in 2023.

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U.S. motorcycle insurance market size was USD 6.8 billion in premiums collected in 2022.

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Indonesian motorcycle market revenue hit IDR 150 trillion (USD 10 billion) in 2023.

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Global premium motorcycle market (over 500cc) valued at USD 22.3 billion in 2022.

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U.S. off-road motorcycle market size reached USD 2.1 billion in 2023.

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Thailand's motorcycle industry output was THB 250 billion (USD 7.5 billion) in 2022.

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Scooter market in Europe generated EUR 3.2 billion in 2022 sales.

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U.S. motorcycle apparel and gear market sales totaled USD 1.9 billion in 2023.

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Vietnam motorcycle market size was VND 120 trillion (USD 5 billion) in 2022.

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Global used motorcycle market valued at USD 45 billion in 2023.

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Japan's motorcycle market revenue was JPY 1.2 trillion (USD 8 billion) in FY2022.

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Australian motorcycle industry contributed AUD 5.4 billion to economy in 2022.

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Middle East motorcycle market size reached USD 3.8 billion in 2023.

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U.S. motorcycle rental and touring services generated USD 1.2 billion in 2022.

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Philippines two-wheeler market valued at PHP 200 billion (USD 3.6 billion) in 2023.

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Latin America motorcycle market size was USD 15.7 billion in 2022.

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U.K. motorcycle market generated GBP 2.1 billion in 2022.

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Africa motorcycle market valued at USD 6.5 billion in 2023, growing at 7.2% CAGR.

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42% of U.S. motorcycle owners are aged 30-50 years old as of 2023.

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87% of U.S. motorcyclists are male according to 2022 MIC survey.

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Average age of U.S. motorcycle riders increased to 50 years in 2023.

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25% of U.S. riders hold a college degree or higher per 2022 data.

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Household income for 58% of U.S. motorcycle owners exceeds USD 75,000 annually in 2023.

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68% of European motorcyclists ride for leisure purposes in 2022 survey.

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In India, 70% of two-wheeler owners are under 35 years old in 2023.

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45% of U.S. female riders started riding after age 30 per 2023 MIC data.

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62% of U.S. riders own their motorcycle outright without financing in 2022.

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Asian markets show 15% female rider participation rate in 2023.

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76% of U.S. motorcyclists are married or in a relationship as of 2023.

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Average annual mileage for U.S. riders is 2,386 miles per 2022 survey.

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33% of U.K. riders are over 50 years old in 2022 MCIA data.

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55% of Brazilian motorcyclists use bikes for commuting daily in 2023.

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U.S. millennial riders (Gen Y) represent 28% of market in 2023.

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81% of riders always wear helmets according to 2022 NHTSA survey.

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In Indonesia, 90% of riders are male under 40 years in 2023.

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40% of U.S. riders participate in group rides weekly per 2023 data.

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European riders average 3,500 km annually in 2022 ACEM study.

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52% of Indian two-wheeler users are first-time buyers under 25 in 2023.

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U.S. Baby Boomers (55+) comprise 44% of riders in 2023 MIC stats.

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67% of Australian riders own multiple vehicles including cars in 2022.

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29% of U.S. female riders own sport bikes per 2023 survey.

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Thailand riders average 8,000 km/year, mostly commuting in 2023.

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71% of U.S. riders have over 10 years experience in 2022.

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Vietnam 65% of riders are urban youth under 30 in 2023.

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48% of European riders use bikes seasonally only in 2022.

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U.S. Gen Z riders grew 15% to 8% market share in 2023.

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75% of Brazilian riders rely on motorcycles as primary transport.

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2022 saw 5,174 motorcyclist fatalities in the U.S., up 1% from 2021.

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80% of U.S. motorcycle crashes result in injury or death per NHTSA 2023.

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Helmet use reduces fatality risk by 37% in U.S. crashes (2022 data).

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42% of U.S. motorcyclist deaths in 2022 involved alcohol impairment.

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Speeding contributed to 33% of U.S. motorcycle fatalities in 2022.

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Lane splitting crashes show 28% lower injury rate per 2023 California study.

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61% of U.S. rider deaths in 2022 were on motorcycles over 1,000cc.

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Multi-vehicle crashes account for 56% of U.S. motorcycle fatalities (2022).

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U.K. motorcycle fatalities dropped 12% to 355 in 2022.

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India reported 69,238 two-wheeler fatalities in 2022.

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ABS-equipped motorcycles have 31% lower fatal crash rate per IIHS 2023.

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93% of U.S. fatally injured riders in 2022 were not wearing reflective gear.

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Australia motorcycle deaths rose to 143 in 2022, up 22%.

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Single-vehicle crashes cause 40% of U.S. motorcycle injuries (2023).

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Europe motorcycle fatalities fell 21% to 1,320 in 2022.

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Brazil recorded 13,000 motorcycle deaths in 2022.

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75% of U.S. nighttime motorcycle crashes fatal per 2022 NHTSA.

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Indonesia two-wheeler fatalities hit 28,000 in 2022.

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Traction control systems reduce crash risk by 20% per 2023 study.

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27% of U.S. rider fatalities in 2022 lacked valid license.

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Vietnam reported 7,500 motorcycle deaths in 2022.

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64% of fatal U.S. crashes involve riders over 40 (2022).

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Thailand saw 20,000 two-wheeler fatalities in 2022.

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Visibility aids cut crash odds by 25% per NHTSA 2023.

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Philippines motorcycle deaths totaled 5,800 in 2022.

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Electric motorcycle crash rate 15% lower than gas in 2023 EU data.

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U.S. new motorcycle sales totaled 448,000 units in 2023, down 9% from 2022.

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Global motorcycle production reached 58 million units in 2022.

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Honda sold 18.1 million motorcycles worldwide in FY2022.

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India registered 17.87 million two-wheelers in FY2023.

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U.S. off-highway motorcycle registrations hit 120,000 units in 2022.

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Yamaha Motor sold 5.5 million units globally in 2022.

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China produced 24.5 million motorcycles in 2022.

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Europe new motorcycle registrations were 1.08 million units in 2022.

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Hero MotoCorp sold 5.56 million units in India FY2023.

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U.S. dual-sport motorcycle sales reached 45,000 units in 2023.

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Bajaj Auto exported 3.2 million two-wheelers in FY2023.

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Indonesia motorcycle sales totaled 5.4 million units in 2022.

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BMW Motorrad delivered 199,767 motorcycles worldwide in 2023.

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U.S. cruiser motorcycle sales were 120,000 units in 2022.

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TVS Motor Company sold 3.2 million units in FY2023.

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Brazil registered 1.3 million motorcycles in 2022.

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Harley-Davidson shipped 169,081 motorcycles in 2023.

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Thailand motorcycle sales reached 1.7 million units in 2022.

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U.S. sport bike registrations totaled 35,000 units in 2023.

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Suzuki Motorcycle sold 1.8 million units globally in FY2022.

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Vietnam two-wheeler sales were 3.1 million units in 2022.

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Ducati delivered 54,155 motorcycles in 2022.

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U.K. motorcycle registrations fell to 115,000 units in 2022.

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Kawasaki sold 570,000 motorcycles worldwide in FY2023.

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Philippines registered 1.5 million motorcycles in 2023.

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Piaggio Group sold 463,000 two-wheelers in 2022.

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Australia new motorcycle sales were 39,000 units in 2022.

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Triumph Motorcycles sold 79,000 units globally in FY2023.

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U.S. ATV/motorcycle combo sales hit 15,000 units in 2023.

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KTM sold 237,000 motorcycles worldwide in 2022.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026
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Motorcycling Industry data for 2025 and 2026 is reshaping expectations fast, with key indicators swinging more than most riders would guess. One chart highlights a surge in certain segments, while another shows the supply and demand pressure that still holds everything in tension. Get ready to see which trends actually moved in 2025 and which ones stalled behind the scenes.

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Market Size and Economic Impact

1The global motorcycle market was valued at USD 78.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 123.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2030.
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2In the United States, the motorcycle industry contributed approximately USD 34 billion to the GDP in 2022 through direct and indirect economic activities.
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3Asia-Pacific region accounted for 78% of the global motorcycle market revenue in 2022, driven by high demand in India and China.
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4The U.S. motorcycle aftermarket parts and accessories sector generated USD 5.2 billion in sales in 2023.
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5Electric motorcycle market worldwide was valued at USD 12.4 billion in 2022, projected to hit USD 44.8 billion by 2030 at CAGR 17.2%.
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6Indian two-wheeler market size reached INR 1.8 lakh crore (USD 22 billion) in FY2023.
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7European motorcycle market generated EUR 12.5 billion in revenue in 2022.
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8U.S. powersports industry, including motorcycles, supported 880,000 jobs in 2022.
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9Global motorcycle tire market size was USD 25.6 billion in 2023, expected to grow to USD 35.2 billion by 2030.
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10Brazil's motorcycle market was valued at BRL 45 billion (USD 9 billion) in 2022.
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11U.S. motorcycle dealerships generated USD 16.7 billion in retail sales in 2022.
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12Chinese motorcycle exports reached 5.2 million units valued at USD 8.1 billion in 2022.
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13Adventure tourism motorcycle segment contributed USD 4.5 billion globally in 2023.
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14U.S. motorcycle insurance market size was USD 6.8 billion in premiums collected in 2022.
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15Indonesian motorcycle market revenue hit IDR 150 trillion (USD 10 billion) in 2023.
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16Global premium motorcycle market (over 500cc) valued at USD 22.3 billion in 2022.
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17U.S. off-road motorcycle market size reached USD 2.1 billion in 2023.
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18Thailand's motorcycle industry output was THB 250 billion (USD 7.5 billion) in 2022.
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19Scooter market in Europe generated EUR 3.2 billion in 2022 sales.
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20U.S. motorcycle apparel and gear market sales totaled USD 1.9 billion in 2023.
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21Vietnam motorcycle market size was VND 120 trillion (USD 5 billion) in 2022.
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22Global used motorcycle market valued at USD 45 billion in 2023.
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23Japan's motorcycle market revenue was JPY 1.2 trillion (USD 8 billion) in FY2022.
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24Australian motorcycle industry contributed AUD 5.4 billion to economy in 2022.
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25Middle East motorcycle market size reached USD 3.8 billion in 2023.
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26U.S. motorcycle rental and touring services generated USD 1.2 billion in 2022.
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27Philippines two-wheeler market valued at PHP 200 billion (USD 3.6 billion) in 2023.
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28Latin America motorcycle market size was USD 15.7 billion in 2022.
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29U.K. motorcycle market generated GBP 2.1 billion in 2022.
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30Africa motorcycle market valued at USD 6.5 billion in 2023, growing at 7.2% CAGR.
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Market Size and Economic Impact Interpretation

The global motorcycle industry is a roaring economic engine, proving that while two wheels may be less stable than four, the market built around them is anything but, with Asia-Pacific firmly in the driver's seat, America accessorizing its way to billions, and the electric revolution quietly shifting into high gear.

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Rider Demographics and Behavior

142% of U.S. motorcycle owners are aged 30-50 years old as of 2023.
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287% of U.S. motorcyclists are male according to 2022 MIC survey.
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3Average age of U.S. motorcycle riders increased to 50 years in 2023.
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425% of U.S. riders hold a college degree or higher per 2022 data.
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5Household income for 58% of U.S. motorcycle owners exceeds USD 75,000 annually in 2023.
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668% of European motorcyclists ride for leisure purposes in 2022 survey.
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7In India, 70% of two-wheeler owners are under 35 years old in 2023.
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845% of U.S. female riders started riding after age 30 per 2023 MIC data.
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962% of U.S. riders own their motorcycle outright without financing in 2022.
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10Asian markets show 15% female rider participation rate in 2023.
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1176% of U.S. motorcyclists are married or in a relationship as of 2023.
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12Average annual mileage for U.S. riders is 2,386 miles per 2022 survey.
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1333% of U.K. riders are over 50 years old in 2022 MCIA data.
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1455% of Brazilian motorcyclists use bikes for commuting daily in 2023.
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15U.S. millennial riders (Gen Y) represent 28% of market in 2023.
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1681% of riders always wear helmets according to 2022 NHTSA survey.
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17In Indonesia, 90% of riders are male under 40 years in 2023.
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1840% of U.S. riders participate in group rides weekly per 2023 data.
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19European riders average 3,500 km annually in 2022 ACEM study.
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2052% of Indian two-wheeler users are first-time buyers under 25 in 2023.
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21U.S. Baby Boomers (55+) comprise 44% of riders in 2023 MIC stats.
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2267% of Australian riders own multiple vehicles including cars in 2022.
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2329% of U.S. female riders own sport bikes per 2023 survey.
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24Thailand riders average 8,000 km/year, mostly commuting in 2023.
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2571% of U.S. riders have over 10 years experience in 2022.
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26Vietnam 65% of riders are urban youth under 30 in 2023.
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2748% of European riders use bikes seasonally only in 2022.
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28U.S. Gen Z riders grew 15% to 8% market share in 2023.
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2975% of Brazilian riders rely on motorcycles as primary transport.
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Rider Demographics and Behavior Interpretation

While the aging, affluent, and overwhelmingly male American rider is often cruising for leisure on a paid-off bike, the global picture reveals motorcycling's thrilling diversity, from the youthful, utilitarian commuters of Asia and South America to the rising number of women everywhere deciding it's never too late to twist the throttle.

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Safety Statistics

12022 saw 5,174 motorcyclist fatalities in the U.S., up 1% from 2021.
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280% of U.S. motorcycle crashes result in injury or death per NHTSA 2023.
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3Helmet use reduces fatality risk by 37% in U.S. crashes (2022 data).
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442% of U.S. motorcyclist deaths in 2022 involved alcohol impairment.
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5Speeding contributed to 33% of U.S. motorcycle fatalities in 2022.
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6Lane splitting crashes show 28% lower injury rate per 2023 California study.
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761% of U.S. rider deaths in 2022 were on motorcycles over 1,000cc.
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8Multi-vehicle crashes account for 56% of U.S. motorcycle fatalities (2022).
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9U.K. motorcycle fatalities dropped 12% to 355 in 2022.
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10India reported 69,238 two-wheeler fatalities in 2022.
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11ABS-equipped motorcycles have 31% lower fatal crash rate per IIHS 2023.
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1293% of U.S. fatally injured riders in 2022 were not wearing reflective gear.
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13Australia motorcycle deaths rose to 143 in 2022, up 22%.
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14Single-vehicle crashes cause 40% of U.S. motorcycle injuries (2023).
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15Europe motorcycle fatalities fell 21% to 1,320 in 2022.
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16Brazil recorded 13,000 motorcycle deaths in 2022.
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1775% of U.S. nighttime motorcycle crashes fatal per 2022 NHTSA.
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18Indonesia two-wheeler fatalities hit 28,000 in 2022.
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19Traction control systems reduce crash risk by 20% per 2023 study.
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2027% of U.S. rider fatalities in 2022 lacked valid license.
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21Vietnam reported 7,500 motorcycle deaths in 2022.
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2264% of fatal U.S. crashes involve riders over 40 (2022).
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23Thailand saw 20,000 two-wheeler fatalities in 2022.
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24Visibility aids cut crash odds by 25% per NHTSA 2023.
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25Philippines motorcycle deaths totaled 5,800 in 2022.
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26Electric motorcycle crash rate 15% lower than gas in 2023 EU data.
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Safety Statistics Interpretation

The data screams that a motorcycle's greatest safety feature is a rider's sober, disciplined judgment, because while a helmet and ABS are brilliant, they're no match for the deadly cocktail of speed, alcohol, and invisibility that's filling graves from California to Calcutta.

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Sales and Unit Volumes

1U.S. new motorcycle sales totaled 448,000 units in 2023, down 9% from 2022.
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2Global motorcycle production reached 58 million units in 2022.
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3Honda sold 18.1 million motorcycles worldwide in FY2022.
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4India registered 17.87 million two-wheelers in FY2023.
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5U.S. off-highway motorcycle registrations hit 120,000 units in 2022.
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6Yamaha Motor sold 5.5 million units globally in 2022.
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7China produced 24.5 million motorcycles in 2022.
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8Europe new motorcycle registrations were 1.08 million units in 2022.
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9Hero MotoCorp sold 5.56 million units in India FY2023.
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10U.S. dual-sport motorcycle sales reached 45,000 units in 2023.
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11Bajaj Auto exported 3.2 million two-wheelers in FY2023.
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12Indonesia motorcycle sales totaled 5.4 million units in 2022.
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13BMW Motorrad delivered 199,767 motorcycles worldwide in 2023.
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14U.S. cruiser motorcycle sales were 120,000 units in 2022.
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15TVS Motor Company sold 3.2 million units in FY2023.
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16Brazil registered 1.3 million motorcycles in 2022.
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17Harley-Davidson shipped 169,081 motorcycles in 2023.
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18Thailand motorcycle sales reached 1.7 million units in 2022.
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19U.S. sport bike registrations totaled 35,000 units in 2023.
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20Suzuki Motorcycle sold 1.8 million units globally in FY2022.
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21Vietnam two-wheeler sales were 3.1 million units in 2022.
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22Ducati delivered 54,155 motorcycles in 2022.
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23U.K. motorcycle registrations fell to 115,000 units in 2022.
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24Kawasaki sold 570,000 motorcycles worldwide in FY2023.
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25Philippines registered 1.5 million motorcycles in 2023.
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26Piaggio Group sold 463,000 two-wheelers in 2022.
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27Australia new motorcycle sales were 39,000 units in 2022.
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28Triumph Motorcycles sold 79,000 units globally in FY2023.
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29U.S. ATV/motorcycle combo sales hit 15,000 units in 2023.
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30KTM sold 237,000 motorcycles worldwide in 2022.
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Sales and Unit Volumes Interpretation

The sheer volume of global motorcycle production makes the American market's small, slightly shrinking slice look less like a crisis and more like a niche hobbyist trying to shout over the roar of 58 million engines.

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    researchandmarkets.com

    researchandmarkets.com

  • THAIAUTO logo
    Reference 16
    THAIAUTO
    thaiauto.or.th

    thaiauto.or.th

  • VAMA logo
    Reference 17
    VAMA
    vama.org.vn

    vama.org.vn

  • MORDORINTELLIGENCE logo
    Reference 18
    MORDORINTELLIGENCE
    mordorintelligence.com

    mordorintelligence.com

  • JAMA logo
    Reference 19
    JAMA
    jama.or.jp

    jama.or.jp

  • FCA logo
    Reference 20
    FCA
    fca.com.au

    fca.com.au

  • GLOBALMARKETINSIGHTS logo
    Reference 21
    GLOBALMARKETINSIGHTS
    globalmarketinsights.com

    globalmarketinsights.com

  • IBISWORLD logo
    Reference 22
    IBISWORLD
    ibisworld.com

    ibisworld.com

  • CAMPI logo
    Reference 23
    CAMPI
    campi.com.ph

    campi.com.ph

  • MCIA logo
    Reference 24
    MCIA
    mcia.co.uk

    mcia.co.uk

  • OICA logo
    Reference 25
    OICA
    oica.net

    oica.net

  • GLOBAL logo
    Reference 26
    GLOBAL
    global.honda

    global.honda

  • GLOBAL logo
    Reference 27
    GLOBAL
    global.yamaha-motor.com

    global.yamaha-motor.com

  • HEROMOTOCORP logo
    Reference 28
    HEROMOTOCORP
    heromotocorp.com

    heromotocorp.com

  • BAJAJAUTO logo
    Reference 29
    BAJAJAUTO
    bajajauto.com

    bajajauto.com

  • PRESS logo
    Reference 30
    PRESS
    press.bmwgroup.com

    press.bmwgroup.com

  • TVSMOTOR logo
    Reference 31
    TVSMOTOR
    tvsmotor.com

    tvsmotor.com

  • DENATRAN logo
    Reference 32
    DENATRAN
    denatran.gov.br

    denatran.gov.br

  • INVESTOR logo
    Reference 33
    INVESTOR
    investor.harley-davidson.com

    investor.harley-davidson.com

  • GLOBALSUZUKI logo
    Reference 34
    GLOBALSUZUKI
    globalsuzuki.com

    globalsuzuki.com

  • DUCATI logo
    Reference 35
    DUCATI
    ducati.com

    ducati.com

  • GLOBAL logo
    Reference 36
    GLOBAL
    global.kawasaki.com

    global.kawasaki.com

  • LTO logo
    Reference 37
    LTO
    lto.gov.ph

    lto.gov.ph

  • PIAGGIOGROUP logo
    Reference 38
    PIAGGIOGROUP
    piaggiogroup.com

    piaggiogroup.com

  • TRIUMPHMOTORCYCLES logo
    Reference 39
    TRIUMPHMOTORCYCLES
    triumphmotorcycles.co.uk

    triumphmotorcycles.co.uk

  • KTM logo
    Reference 40
    KTM
    ktm.com

    ktm.com

  • NHTSA logo
    Reference 41
    NHTSA
    nhtsa.gov

    nhtsa.gov

  • NIELSEN logo
    Reference 42
    NIELSEN
    nielsen.com

    nielsen.com

  • CRASHSTATS logo
    Reference 43
    CRASHSTATS
    crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov

    crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov

  • IIHS logo
    Reference 44
    IIHS
    iihs.org

    iihs.org

  • CHP logo
    Reference 45
    CHP
    chp.ca.gov

    chp.ca.gov

  • GOV logo
    Reference 46
    GOV
    gov.uk

    gov.uk

  • MORTH logo
    Reference 47
    MORTH
    morth.nic.in

    morth.nic.in

  • BITRE logo
    Reference 48
    BITRE
    bitre.gov.au

    bitre.gov.au

  • ROAD-SAFETY logo
    Reference 49
    ROAD-SAFETY
    road-safety.transport.ec.europa.eu

    road-safety.transport.ec.europa.eu

  • GOV logo
    Reference 50
    GOV
    gov.br

    gov.br

  • KORLANTAS logo
    Reference 51
    KORLANTAS
    korlantas.polri.go.id

    korlantas.polri.go.id

  • MOT logo
    Reference 52
    MOT
    mot.gov.vn

    mot.gov.vn

  • RTA logo
    Reference 53
    RTA
    rta.go.th

    rta.go.th

  • PNP logo
    Reference 54
    PNP
    pnp.gov.ph

    pnp.gov.ph

  • HYDROGENINSIGHT logo
    Reference 55
    HYDROGENINSIGHT
    hydrogeninsight.com

    hydrogeninsight.com

  • BOSCH-MOBILITY logo
    Reference 56
    BOSCH-MOBILITY
    bosch-mobility.com

    bosch-mobility.com

  • COMPOSITESWORLD logo
    Reference 57
    COMPOSITESWORLD
    compositesworld.com

    compositesworld.com

  • QUALCOMM logo
    Reference 58
    QUALCOMM
    qualcomm.com

    qualcomm.com

  • BMW-MOTORRAD logo
    Reference 59
    BMW-MOTORRAD
    bmw-motorrad.com

    bmw-motorrad.com

  • EV-VOLUMES logo
    Reference 60
    EV-VOLUMES
    ev-volumes.com

    ev-volumes.com

  • PTC logo
    Reference 61
    PTC
    ptc.com

    ptc.com

  • SUSTAINABLE-MOTORSPORTS logo
    Reference 62
    SUSTAINABLE-MOTORSPORTS
    sustainable-motorsports.com

    sustainable-motorsports.com

  • 5G-PPP logo
    Reference 63
    5G-PPP
    5g-ppp.eu

    5g-ppp.eu

  • YAMAHA-MOTOR logo
    Reference 64
    YAMAHA-MOTOR
    yamaha-motor.com

    yamaha-motor.com

  • IBM logo
    Reference 65
    IBM
    ibm.com

    ibm.com

  • STORIES logo
    Reference 66
    STORIES
    stories.harley-davidson.com

    stories.harley-davidson.com

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