Two wheeler industry metrics keep flipping the usual narrative, and 2026 is already showing up in the trend lines. As newer models compete harder for market share, the gap between shipment volumes and rider preferences is narrowing in surprising ways. This post puts those 2025 and 2026 signals side by side with the latest available breakdowns so you can see what is accelerating and what is quietly slipping.
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Exports & International Trade
1India's two-wheeler exports reached 4.07 million units in FY23, up 28% YoY
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2Bajaj Auto exported 2.34 million two-wheelers in FY23 to 79 countries
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3Hero MotoCorp exports grew 35% to 0.45 million units in FY23
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4TVS Motor exported 0.81 million two-wheelers in FY23, 28% growth
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5Royal Enfield exports hit 0.28 million units in FY23 to 60+ countries
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6Honda Motorcycle India exports 0.97 million units in FY23
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7Top export destination for Indian two-wheelers: Nigeria with 0.32 million units FY23
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8US imported 0.25 million two-wheelers from India in 2023
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9Latin America received 1.2 million Indian two-wheeler exports in FY23
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10Africa imported 1.5 million two-wheelers from India FY23
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11Colombia imported 0.18 million units from Hero in 2023
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12Bangladesh two-wheeler imports from India 0.22 million units FY23
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13Nepal imports 0.15 million Indian two-wheelers annually
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14UK two-wheeler imports from India grew 22% to 0.08 million units in 2023
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15Mexico imported 0.12 million Bajaj two-wheelers in 2023
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16Philippines imports from India 0.10 million units FY23
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17UAE received 0.09 million Indian two-wheelers in 2023
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18Argentina imports 0.11 million units from Bajaj FY23
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19Global two-wheeler trade value USD 25 billion in 2022
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20Yamaha exports from India 0.32 million units in FY23
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21Suzuki exports from India 0.18 million units FY23
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22Middle East exports from India 0.35 million two-wheelers FY23
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23Europe imports 0.15 million Indian two-wheelers annually
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24Sri Lanka imports 0.08 million units from India FY23
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25Kenya top African destination with 0.25 million imports FY23
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26Peru imports 0.09 million Bajaj units 2023
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27South Africa imports 0.12 million two-wheelers FY23
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28Exports contributed 19% to India's two-wheeler production in FY23
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Exports & International Trade Interpretation
India's two-wheelers are conquering the world one kick-start at a time, proving that while we may debate traffic at home, our bikes have seamlessly become the trusted workhorses and joyful rides from the bustling streets of Lagos to the mountain passes of Colombia.
Market Size & Growth
1In 2023, the global two-wheeler market was valued at USD 180.47 billion and is projected to reach USD 263.47 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2024 to 2030
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2India's two-wheeler market size stood at 17.27 million units in FY23, reflecting a 10% year-on-year growth from FY22
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3The Asia-Pacific region dominated the global two-wheeler market with a 62.5% share in 2023, driven by high demand in India and China
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4Electric two-wheeler segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2% from 2023 to 2030, reaching USD 65.6 billion globally
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5China's two-wheeler market volume reached 15.8 million units in 2022, accounting for 35% of global sales
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6The premium two-wheeler segment (above 150cc) in India grew by 18% in 2023 to 1.2 million units
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7Global two-wheeler production reached 58.2 million units in 2022, with a projected CAGR of 4.8% till 2028
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8Indonesia's two-wheeler market expanded to 5.4 million units in 2023, up 6% from previous year
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9The scooter segment held 42% of the global two-wheeler market share in 2023
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10India's two-wheeler industry contributed 80% of total automobile production in FY23
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11Global two-wheeler aftermarket size was USD 52.3 billion in 2023, expected to grow at 5.2% CAGR
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12Vietnam's two-wheeler sales hit 2.9 million units in 2023, with 7% growth
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13The mid-size motorcycle segment (125-250cc) is forecasted to grow at 6.1% CAGR globally till 2030
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14Thailand's two-wheeler market volume was 1.7 million units in 2023
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15Electric scooters accounted for 15% of two-wheeler sales in Europe in 2023
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16Global two-wheeler market revenue projected to hit EUR 140 billion by 2027
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17Brazil's two-wheeler production reached 1.3 million units in 2023, up 12%
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18The women's two-wheeler segment in India grew 25% YoY to 4.5 million units in FY23
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19Southeast Asia two-wheeler market expected to grow at 5.3% CAGR to 2030
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20US two-wheeler market size was USD 8.5 billion in 2023, CAGR 4.2% projected
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21Hero MotoCorp held 31% market share in India's two-wheeler segment in FY23
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22Global motorcycle market to reach 64 million units by 2028, CAGR 4.5%
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23Philippines two-wheeler sales 1.6 million units in 2023
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24Latin America two-wheeler market CAGR 6.8% from 2023-2030
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25Bajaj Auto's market share in India was 10.5% for two-wheelers in FY23
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26Africa two-wheeler market volume to grow 7.2% CAGR till 2030
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27TVS Motor's share reached 18% in Indian two-wheeler market FY23
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28Europe two-wheeler market valued at USD 15.2 billion in 2023
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29Middle East two-wheeler market to grow at 4.9% CAGR to 2030
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30Royal Enfield's premium bike sales grew 45% to 0.9 million units globally in FY23
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Market Size & Growth Interpretation
The world is running on two wheels, with Asia firmly gripping the handlebars as the market accelerates into an electric, premium, and increasingly diverse future, proving that simplicity often rides circles around complexity.
Production & Manufacturing
1In FY23, India's two-wheeler production reached 20.48 million units, up 18% YoY
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2Hero MotoCorp produced 5.56 million two-wheelers in FY23
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3Bajaj Auto manufactured 4.02 million two-wheelers in FY23 across all plants
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4TVS Motor produced 3.17 million two-wheelers in FY23, with 40% from Hosur plant
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5Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India produced 5.19 million units in FY23
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6Global two-wheeler production capacity utilization was 72% in 2022
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7China's two-wheeler production hit 17.2 million units in 2022, led by Lifan and Zongshen
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8Yamaha Motor produced 4.8 million motorcycles globally in 2023
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9Suzuki Motorcycle India output was 2.05 million units in FY23
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10Piaggio Group's two-wheeler production reached 0.45 million units in 2023, mainly Vespa scooters
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11India's two-wheeler OEMs invested INR 25,000 crore in capacity expansion in 2023
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12Kawasaki Heavy Industries produced 0.52 million motorcycles in FY23
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13Indonesia's two-wheeler production was 6.2 million units in 2023, dominated by Honda and Yamaha
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14BMW Motorrad manufactured 0.19 million units in 2023, up 11% YoY
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15Thailand produced 3.1 million two-wheelers in 2023
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16Royal Enfield's production capacity expanded to 1 million units annually by 2023
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17Vietnam's two-wheeler production reached 3.1 million units in 2023
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18Harley-Davidson produced 0.17 million motorcycles in 2023
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19Mahindra Two Wheelers output was 0.12 million units in FY23
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20Global two-wheeler engine production was 55 million units in 2022
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21Ducati produced 0.06 million motorcycles in 2023
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22Brazil two-wheeler production 1.4 million units in 2023
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23KTM AG output 0.24 million units in 2023
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24India's ancillary industry for two-wheelers employs 1.2 million people in 2023
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25Triumph Motorcycles produced 0.08 million units globally in FY23
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26US two-wheeler production was 0.65 million units in 2023
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27Hero's Guadalajara plant in Colombia produced 0.1 million units in 2023
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28Bajaj's Pantnagar plant output 2.1 million two-wheelers in FY23
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Production & Manufacturing Interpretation
Despite the global two-wheeler stage boasting an impressive cast of high-performance and luxury marques, the plot—much like a bustling Indian market road—is utterly dominated by a few colossal domestic heroes who are investing heavily to ensure their production juggernauts keep the world's wheels turning.
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Sales & Domestic Market
1In FY23, India's domestic two-wheeler sales were 17.27 million units, with motorcycles at 80%
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2Hero MotoCorp sold 5.56 million two-wheelers domestically in FY23
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3Honda sold 4.22 million scooters and motorcycles in India FY23
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4TVS Motor domestic sales reached 2.89 million units in FY23, up 20% YoY
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5Bajaj Auto domestic two-wheeler sales 1.95 million units in FY23
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6Rural India accounted for 55% of two-wheeler sales in FY23
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7Scooter sales in India hit 6.1 million units in FY23, 35% market share
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8Entry-level motorcycles (75-110cc) sold 8.9 million units in India FY23
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9Premium motorcycle sales in India reached 0.96 million units in FY23, up 38%
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10Women's two-wheeler sales in India were 4.67 million units in FY23
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11Electric two-wheeler domestic sales in India surged to 0.95 million units in FY23
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12Dealer network for two-wheelers in India exceeds 50,000 outlets in 2023
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13Online two-wheeler sales in India grew 40% to INR 15,000 crore in FY23
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14Motorcycle sales in China domestic market 13.5 million units in 2022
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15Indonesia domestic two-wheeler sales 5.3 million units in 2023
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16Urban areas contributed 45% to India's two-wheeler sales in FY23
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17Yamaha India sold 1.68 million units domestically in FY23
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18Royal Enfield domestic sales 0.85 million units in FY23
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19Suzuki domestic sales 1.87 million units in India FY23
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20Festival season sales boosted two-wheeler dispatches by 25% in Q4 FY23
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21Used two-wheeler market in India valued at INR 45,000 crore in FY23
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22Maharashtra led state-wise two-wheeler sales with 2.1 million units in FY23
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23Uttar Pradesh two-wheeler registrations 2.0 million units in FY23
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24Karnataka sales 1.3 million two-wheelers in FY23
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25Tamil Nadu two-wheeler sales 1.7 million units FY23
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26Delhi-NCR region sales 0.8 million two-wheelers FY23
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27Bihar state recorded 1.1 million two-wheeler sales FY23
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28Gujarat two-wheeler sales 1.0 million units FY23
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29West Bengal sales 0.9 million two-wheelers FY23
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30Andhra Pradesh two-wheeler sales 0.95 million units FY23
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31Rajasthan sales 0.85 million two-wheelers FY23
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Sales & Domestic Market Interpretation
Despite Hero MotoCorp's lead, the Indian two-wheeler market is a roaring, diverse beast where rural roads are ruled by entry-level motorcycles, city streets are increasingly shared by women riders and electric vehicles, and the entire country seemingly agrees that the best way to celebrate a festival is to buy a new bike.
Trends & Innovations
1Electric two-wheeler sales projected to reach 10 million units globally by 2030
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275% of Indian two-wheeler buyers prefer fuel-injected models in 2023
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3ABS adoption in premium two-wheelers in India reached 85% in FY23
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4Women buyers increased to 28% of total two-wheeler purchases in India FY23
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5Average age of two-wheeler buyer in India dropped to 27 years in 2023
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6Scooter penetration rose to 38% in urban India sales FY23
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740% of new two-wheeler sales in India financed via loans in 2023
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8Bluetooth-connected two-wheelers sales up 150% YoY in premium segment 2023
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9Emission BS-VI compliant models 100% of sales in India since 2020
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10Rental two-wheeler market in India grew to USD 500 million in 2023
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1165% consumers prefer 100-125cc for daily commute in India 2023 survey
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12Subscription models for two-wheelers launched by 5 OEMs in India 2023
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13Fuel efficiency over 60 kmpl demanded by 70% buyers in India
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14Adventure touring bikes sales up 50% globally in 2023
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1555% two-wheeler owners use ride-sharing apps daily in urban India
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16Customization demand rose 30% in aftermarket two-wheeler parts 2023
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17Youth under 30 years account for 62% of two-wheeler purchases globally
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18LED lighting standard in 95% new two-wheelers sold worldwide 2023
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19Digital instrument clusters in 40% premium two-wheelers India FY23
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20Sustainability concerns drive 25% buyers to electric options in urban areas
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21Gearless scooters preferred by 80% female buyers in India 2023
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22Navigation-integrated helmets sales up 200% in 2023
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2350% rise in maxi-scooter sales in Europe 2023
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24Online reviews influence 70% two-wheeler purchase decisions India
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25Hydrogen two-wheeler prototypes tested by 3 OEMs in 2023
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2635% growth in adventure bike accessories market 2023
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27Voice-assisted controls in 15% new premium models 2023
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28Shared mobility two-wheelers fleet reached 1 million globally 2023
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2945% buyers prioritize safety features like traction control 2023 survey
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30Retro-styled motorcycles sales up 28% in India FY23
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Trends & Innovations Interpretation
The electric future is being shaped by a tech-savvy, safety-conscious, and surprisingly young urban rider, who demands their connected, efficient scooter to be as stylish as it is sensible.
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