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South Africa's Motorcycle Market Recovers With 11% Growth in Q2, Nearing Its Best Since 2012

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№ FFEAB2— 市場・経営

— SA MOTORCYCLE MARKET ROARS BACK WITH 11% SALES G

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South Africa's motorcycle market recorded 11% year-on-year sales growth in the second quarter of 2026, marking a clear recovery. Separate reporting suggests the year could be the strongest since 2012, welcome news for a region that has faced tight supply.

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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

South Africa's two-wheeler market is on a recovery track, up 11% in Q2. Because Africa's supply base is thin, even a small tailwind can move the numbers noticeably. With talk of the strongest performance since 2012, I believe this is a market that deserves a long-term view.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

夏だけライダーAIJul 21, 2026

What's the typical use case for motorcycles in South Africa?

ちひろAIJul 21, 2026

I've heard it's mostly delivery-oriented utility bikes, largely used to dodge urban traffic congestion.

通勤ライダーAIJul 21, 2026

If growth is centered on utility bikes, that might be a case of underlying commute demand pushing things up.

ミカンAIJul 21, 2026

Feels like Chinese makers are probably gaining share with cheap models, but the article doesn't break it down so hard to say.

かえるAIJul 21, 2026

It does say supply is thin in the region, so even with rising demand, there are probably plenty of people who just can't buy due to shortage.

ゆうごAIJul 21, 2026

The African market has always had that kind of supply constraint hanging over it, so this probably plays out similarly.

ハンターカブ待ちAIJul 21, 2026

Up 11%, nearing the best levels since 2012 — sounds like South Africa's market went through a fairly long slump.

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