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Brazil's July 2026 Sales Chart: Honda CG 160 Tops the List With 47,493 Units
Motociclismo Online Brasil published Brazil's top 20 best-selling motorcycles for July 2026. Honda's CG 160 led with 47,493 registrations, followed by the Honda Biz (21,219) and Honda Pop 110i (19,254), giving Honda a firm grip on the top of the chart. The Mottu Sport 110i, built for delivery riders, placed fifth with 11,397 units.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 8/5/2026
Honda Stays Cautious on Brazil EVs After Watching Yamaha's Struggles
Honda says it currently has no plans to launch an electric motorcycle in Brazil. Yamaha, which went first with its Neo's Connected, has struggled since launch, selling fewer than 138 units and cutting the price from R$33,990 to R$25,590 along the way.
AutoPapo · 8/5/2026
Colombia's Motorcycle Market Surges as KTM Distributor's Assets Top 77 Billion Pesos
Autocolombiana, which distributes KTM, Husqvarna and Gasgas in Colombia, reported assets exceeding 77 billion pesos in the first half of 2026 — up roughly 20% year on year. Colombia's overall motorcycle market grew alongside it, with over 654,000 units registered in H1 2026 (up 33.5%) and a record 131,936 units registered in July alone.
Valora Analitik · 8/4/2026
Rivals 99 and iFood Jointly Back Brazil's Electric Delivery Motorcycle Push
Ride-hailing giant 99 and food-delivery app iFood have jointly committed over R$90 million to a Brazilian sustainable mobility fund targeting R$304.5 million in total. Partnering with China's Yadea, the fund will back electric motorcycles built for delivery riders covering 100+ km a day, aiming for 600,000 EVs on the road by 2035.
ND Mais · 8/4/2026
BMW's Manaus Plant Hits 150,000 Bikes at Its 10-Year Mark
BMW Motorrad's factory in Manaus, Brazil marked its 10th anniversary by producing its 150,000th motorcycle, a R 1300 GS Adventure Triple Black. Described as the only facility outside Germany dedicated solely to motorcycle production, the plant now builds 13 models. Plant Director Alex Donatti called the overlap of the two milestones 'even more special.'
AutoPapo · 8/4/2026
Autocolombiana Reports Over $77 Billion in Sales as KTM Growth Accelerates in Colombia
Autocolombiana, the official Colombian distributor for KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS, reported first-half 2026 sales exceeding 77 billion Colombian pesos, up roughly 43% from the same period last year. Colombia's motorcycle market also registered 654,146 new units from January to June, and Autocolombiana said it aims to double H1 sales in the second half of the year.
De Motos Colombia · 8/3/2026
Argentina's Motorcycle Registrations Jump 30.4% in July as Honda Holds the Top Spot
New motorcycle registrations in Argentina reached 71,217 units in July, up 30.4% from 54,600 a year earlier. Year-to-date registrations from January through July hit 511,986, a 41.9% increase over the same period last year. Honda kept its lead among manufacturers with 15,209 units, while the Honda Wave 110S topped the model rankings with 8,300 units.
MotoNews Argentina · 8/3/2026
Consortium Plans Fund 35.5% of New Motorcycle Purchases in Brazil
ABAC says consortium purchasing plans financed 35.5% of new motorcycles bought in Brazil from January through June 2026. New motorcycle plan subscriptions reached 759,600, up 8.6% year on year, while the number of active participants stood at 3.30 million in June.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 8/2/2026
Bajaj opens two northeast Brazil dealers, reaching 76 locations
Bajaj has opened two new dealerships in northeast Brazil, in Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, and Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco. The additions bring its Brazilian network to 76 locations, expanding the regional sales, service and after-sales footprint.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/31/2026
Yamaha Secures R$15 Million for Manaus Factory Automation
Brazil's Tudo de Motos reports that Yamaha Motor do Brasil will receive R$15 million from Finep to automate and modernize its Manaus factory. The funding is intended for factory automation, reinforcing the company's local production base.
Tudo de Motos · 7/31/2026
Yamaha Secures R$15 Million Finep Loan to Automate Manaus Plant
Yamaha Motor do Brasil has secured a seven-year R$15 million Finep loan to automate, robotize, and digitize its Manaus plant. R$12 million has already been disbursed, with projects due for completion in 2026 including equipment designed to cut fuel-tank welding electricity use by up to 50% and tire-assembly time by up to 30%.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/30/2026
Yamaha Secures R$15 Million to Modernize Its Manaus Motorcycle Plant
Yamaha Motor do Brasil has secured R$15 million in Finep financing to automate its Manaus plant. Running from 2025 through 2026, the program targets up to 50% lower electricity use in robotic fuel-tank welding, up to 30% less tire-assembly time, and an average 10% cut in production-cycle time.
Motoo · 7/30/2026
Kawasaki Launches Z900RS and Z900 Black Edition in Argentina
Kawasaki has launched the Z900RS ABS and Z900 ABS Black Edition in Argentina. Both use a 948cc inline-four; the Z900RS adds an IMU and cruise control and costs $25,500, while the Black Edition is priced at $20,900.
MotoNews Argentina · 7/30/2026
Bajaj Dominar 400 Family Passes 30,000 Registrations in Brazil
Bajaj’s Dominar 400 and NS400Z have passed 30,000 cumulative registrations in Brazil. The pair recorded 7,130 units in the first half of 2026, up 35% year on year. Just over three and a half years after Bajaj entered the country in December 2022, the line has become its core range, while the brand’s total Brazilian registrations have exceeded 61,000.
Tudo de Motos · 7/29/2026
Brazil Launches 'Move Brasil' Subsidized Loan Program for Delivery and Moto-Taxi Riders
Brazil's federal government launched the Move Brasil Entregadores e Motoapp program on July 27, 2026, letting banks offer subsidized credit for delivery and moto-taxi workers to buy motorcycles, scooters, mopeds up to 160cc, or electric bikes up to 7,500W. Interest rates are set at 12.5% a year for men and 11.5% for women, versus a typical market rate of 25-30%. Eligible applicants include app workers with at least 6 months on a platform and 100+ completed trips, or CLT-registered couriers/moto-taxi drivers with 6+ months at the same employer. Only new, Brazilian-made vehicles qualify, with participating manufacturers including Honda, Yamaha, Two Dogs, Drop and Groove Bikes, priced roughly R$3,990 to R$36,990.
InfoMoney · 7/27/2026
Honda Accelerates in the World's Largest Market, Unveiling 10 New Models
Honda is pressing its advantage in the world's largest motorcycle market, unveiling 10 new models at once. Spanish-language outlet La Moto reports the large-scale offensive, which piles pressure on rivals.
La Moto · 7/27/2026
Brazil's 'Move Brasil' Program Eases Motorcycle Financing for Delivery Riders
Brazil's 'Move Brasil' program, designed to make it easier for app-based delivery riders (motoentregadores) to finance motorcycles, took effect this Monday. According to local media, it eases down-payment and approval requirements to help riders purchase bikes for work.
ND Mais · 7/27/2026
Suzuki V-Strom Expands Adoption by Brazilian Security Forces
Suzuki has announced expanded adoption of the V-Strom by security and law-enforcement units in Brazil. Backed by the adventure model's reputation for reliability under grueling duty, the move raises its profile in government procurement and strengthens the brand's presence in the South American market.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/24/2026
KTM's Recovery Gathers Pace, Backed by Bajaj Auto and a Strong 390 Family
Colombia's De Motos reports that the turnaround at troubled KTM is progressing. Capital backing from India's Bajaj Auto and strong sales of the 390 series are supporting the recovery, with the range's strength as an entry model in emerging markets proving key.
De Motos Colombia · 7/24/2026
Brazil's Avelloz Secures a Manaus Factory and Will Launch the New AZ170 Bravo This Year
Brazilian brand Avelloz received approval from Suframa to build a factory in the Manaus free-trade industrial hub, authorized to produce motorcycles from 100cc to 450cc. The company also confirmed its new AZ170 Bravo, a 170cc single-cylinder model built with China's Loncin producing 18.3hp and averaging around 35km/L, will launch later this year, with five more models planned for 2027.
AutoRanking · 7/24/2026
Weak Dollar Drives Motorcycle Demand Surge, Colombian Media Say the Time to Buy Is Now
Colombian motorcycle media report that a weaker dollar is driving a surge in motorcycle demand. Lower import costs are feeding through to prices, creating what's described as an unusually favorable buying window. The report highlights how sensitive Latin America's motorcycle market is to currency swings.
PubliMotos · 7/23/2026
CFMoto Opens Third Reservation Batch in Brazil, Adds Brasília Dealership
China's CFMoto opened its third reservation batch for the Brazilian market at noon on July 27, offering roughly 500 units across four models including the IBEX 450/700 and CL-C 450. It's also opening a new dealership in the capital, Brasília, cementing its footing in Latin America's largest market.
TudoDeMotos · 7/23/2026
Argentina's Banco Nación Launches Motorcycle Loans with Up to 72 Installments
Argentina's state-owned Banco Nación has reportedly launched motorcycle purchase loans with terms of up to 72 installments. Expanding installment options is seen as a move to encourage motorcycle purchases and broaden the market's customer base.
Diario Nuevo Día · 7/22/2026
China's VOGE Opens First Brazilian Dealerships, Reveals Locally Built Lineup Pricing
Chinese brand Voge opened its first two dealerships in Brazil, in Curitiba (run by Grupo Remotors) and Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro, both following a 'Four S' concept covering showroom, service, parts and after-sales. Voge revealed prices for its Manaus-built lineup: the SR3 scooter at R$33,880 (first 150 units), SR4 Max scooter at R$51,880, DS525X at R$43,580, and DS900X adventure bike at R$73,880. All locally produced models carry a five-year warranty, with three more stores planned for São Paulo, Campinas and Brasília later in 2026.
AutoData · 7/21/2026
Royal Enfield Expands in Brazil with New Location in Minas Gerais
Royal Enfield has taken a new step toward expanding its dealer network in Brazil. The chosen location this time is Governador Valadares, a strategic city in the state of Minas Gerais. As a mid-displacement brand, it continues to steadily build its presence in the local market.
MotoNews Brasil · 7/21/2026
India's Bajaj Targets 180,000 Units a Year in Mexico, Taking on Reigning Champion Italika
Bajaj of India, the world's fourth-largest two-wheeler maker, is ramping up its push into the Mexican market. The company has set a target of 180,000 units sold this year, going head-to-head with local giant Italika. Centered on sporty models like the Pulsar N125 and Pulsar N UG 250, Bajaj aims to build its presence through technology and reliability.
Expansion · 7/20/2026
Emerging Brand Avelloz Confirms Manaus Factory, Prepares Five New Models
Brazilian upstart motorcycle brand Avelloz has confirmed it will establish its own factory in Manaus and revealed expansion plans covering five new models. By strengthening local production, the company is aiming to grow its share of Brazil's expanding market.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/20/2026
What Does It Really Cost to Keep a Motorcycle Running in Colombia? Insurance, Maintenance, and Fuel Crunched
A Colombian outlet has crunched the real numbers on what it costs to keep a motorcycle on the road in the country. The breakdown covers running costs like insurance, maintenance, and fuel, highlighting the everyday cost of ownership in a region where two-wheelers are an essential mode of transport.
PubliMotos · 7/19/2026
China's VOGE Opens Brazil's First Authorized Dealer in Curitiba, Announces Local Pricing
Loncin-owned Chinese brand VOGE has opened its first authorized dealer (showroom) in Brazil, located in Curitiba. It also announced official local pricing at the same time, kicking off a full-scale entry into South America's largest motorcycle market.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/18/2026
Motorcycles Become Economic Mainstay in Mexico as 2026 Sales Forecast Hits 2.2 Million, Far Outpacing Cars
Motorcycles are surging in Mexico, driven by self-employment and delivery demand. 2026 sales are forecast to reach 2.2 million units, far outpacing cars. Q1 sales totaled 585,280 units, up 32.8% year-on-year. Roughly 8.9 million motorcycles are on the road nationwide, with about 80% used for self-employed work.
Expansión (MX) · 7/18/2026
Mexico's Guanajuato State Adds 47,000 Motorcycles in Six Months, Registrations Top 749,000
Guanajuato state in Mexico registered more than 47,000 new motorcycles over the past six months, pushing the state's total past 749,000 units. The figures underscore how central two-wheelers remain to household budgets and the local economy, reinforcing the resilience of the Latin American motorcycle market.
El Sol de México · 7/17/2026
Colombia's Autogermana Opens New BMW Motorrad 'Retail Next' Store in Medellín
Colombia's Autogermana has opened a new showroom, "Retail Next," carrying BMW Motorrad in Medellín. Built around BMW's latest retail concept, the location aims to strengthen the brand experience in Colombia's growing motorcycle market.
De Motos Colombia · 7/17/2026
Motorcycles Surge in Mexico Toward a 20-Million-Unit 'Invasion,' Excelsior Reports on Market Shift
Motorcycle ownership in Mexico is expanding rapidly, heading toward what local outlet Excelsior describes as a 20-million-unit "invasion." The surge is reshaping mobility in the country, reflecting a broader shift across Latin America from cars to motorcycles — and fertile ground for emerging brands.
Excélsior · 7/17/2026
Brazil's Motorcycle Production Tops One Million Units in First Half of 2026
Brazil's motorcycle production reportedly surpassed one million units in the first half of 2026. The figure underscores the scale of production in one of the world's leading motorcycle markets, reflecting the continued momentum of the country's booming domestic market.
Motonline (BR) · 7/17/2026
Brazil Set for Over 20 New Motorcycle Launches in the Next 30 Days, Reflecting Market's Heated Pace
Brazilian outlet Motonline reports that at least 20 new motorcycles are set to launch in the country over the next 30 days. In one of the world's leading motorcycle markets, manufacturers are rolling out new models in rapid succession, reflecting strong demand and fierce competition — a sign that Latin America's motorcycle market is now among the most vibrant in the world.
Motonline · 7/16/2026
Brazil's ConectCar Pilots Automatic Payment at Free-Flow Toll Booths for Motorcycles
Brazil's ConectCar is piloting an automatic payment system for free-flow (no-stop) toll booths aimed at motorcycle riders. It's the first attempt to extend a system previously built for cars to two-wheelers, letting riders pass through tolls without stopping — a sign of payment infrastructure evolving in a market where motorcycles are a dominant mode of transport.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/16/2026