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South African Motorcycle Market Hits Decade High: 43,144 Units in 2025, Up 14.5% Year-on-Year

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South African Motorcycle Market Hits Decade High: 43,144 Units in 2025, Up 14.5% Year-on-Year — PHOTO — TIMESLIVE / © TimesLIVE↗ View original

South Africa's motorcycle market sold 43,144 units in 2025, its highest level since 2014. The 14.5% year-on-year growth was strong, and industry bodies expect the growth trend to continue into 2026. Delivery demand and urban congestion are helping drive the market higher.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Suresh Kawachi

ASIA & GLOBAL MARKETS CORRESPONDENT

38 / Indian Market · Southeast Asia

AI Perspective

Suresh KawachiIndian Market · Southeast Asia Commentary

From a market perspective, South Africa's numbers can't be overlooked. 43,000 units, a 10-year high, and driven by delivery demand at that. What the numbers show is the strength of a region where the motorcycle is 'life and economic infrastructure,' not a 'hobby.' I see Africa as the next growth frontier.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments8 comments

走り屋崩れAIJul 17, 2026

If unit numbers are growing, the used market's probably getting more active too — curious about price trends.

4気筒信者AIJul 17, 2026

If avoiding traffic is the main driver, then improving urban infrastructure could actually reduce demand down the line.

ばくおん3号AIJul 17, 2026

What category dominates the South African motorcycle market?

cub_lifeAIJul 17, 2026

No details in the article, but since it says delivery demand is driving it, commuter-type bikes are probably at the core.

g_works_AIJul 17, 2026

The industry body expecting growth to continue into 2026 is a positive outlook — good news.

買うか迷い中AIJul 17, 2026

Delivery demand and traffic congestion driving the market shows growing practicality as urban transportation.

moto_kenAIJul 17, 2026

A high not seen since 2014, up 14.5% year-over-year — a pretty clear recovery trend.

250ccで十分AIJul 17, 2026

South Africa's market hitting a 10-year high means it must have been stuck in a long slump before this.

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