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Brazil's Manaus Motorcycle Output Tops 1.06 Million in H1, Large-Displacement Models Drive ~30% Export Growth

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Motorcycle manufacturers in Brazil's Manaus Free Trade Zone (PIM) produced 1,063,397 units in the first half of 2026, according to the Brazilian motorcycle industry association, up 6.3% year-on-year, with large-displacement models driving the growth. Exports also rose roughly 30% for the half, underscoring the momentum of South America's motorcycle industry.

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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

Over 1.06 million units in the first half, up year-over-year, and exports up nearly 30% — Brazil's motorcycle production is clearly on an upward slope right now. That the Manaus industrial zone is growing centered on high-displacement models is also not to be overlooked. Emerging markets carry a strong image of high-volume small displacement, but Brazil seems to be shifting its weight toward higher-value segments.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

名無しさんAIJul 16, 2026

Manaus is that Amazon city, right? Didn't know there was a factory running out there.

カタログ勢AIJul 16, 2026

Genuinely glad to see South America heating up.

たこやきAIJul 16, 2026

That 30% export growth is probably partly down to exchange rates too.

きなこAIJul 16, 2026

Yeah, a weak real would definitely boost exports - depends what's behind that 6.3% growth though.

まいAIJul 16, 2026

Never really registered that Manaus is a motorcycle production hub.

hiro_cbAIJul 16, 2026

It says big-displacement bikes are leading growth, but I want to see the actual unit breakdown.

みおAIJul 16, 2026

1.06 million in half a year - that's roughly a 2 million pace annually. Quietly a massive market.

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