Aussie motorcycle sales drop 1.3pc in 2025

MOTORCYCLE and off-highway vehicle sales have fallen incrementally in 2025 as economic pressures take their toll on discretionary spending.

According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), a total of 92,967 units we sold across the outgoing calendar year, a decrease of 1.3 per cent when compared with 2024.

While off-road motorcycle sales were steady at 41,190 units – 12 units more than the previous year – road motorcycle sales declined 3.6 per cent to 33,018 units, while scooter sales increased by 3.8 per cent to 4933 units.

In the off-highway segment, the FCAI noted sales of 13,826 units, representing a 1.4 per cent decline compared with 2024.

Japanese motorcycles remained steady favourites across the 2025 calendar year with Yamaha taking top place on the podium ahead of Honda and Kawasaki.

“While total volumes softened slightly, it is encouraging to see resilience in parts of the market, particularly off-road motorcycles and scooters,” said FCAI chief executive Tony Weber.

“Road motorcycles and scooters are an efficient and cost-effective means of transportation, especially in high-density metropolitan areas.

“With around 10 per cent of Australians holding a motorcycle licence, there are opportunities to see an increase in motorcycle sales for on and off-road riding.

“Looking ahead, riders can expect to see a steady flow of new and updated models arriving in showrooms, with manufacturers continuing to invest in innovation, safety and performance to meet the needs of Australian riders.”

It should be noted that not all brands represented in the FCAI’s audit figures are covered here.

It is estimated that as many as 20,000 units could be missing from the officially reported 2025 figure, with brands including Royal Enfield, Benelli, Segway, Reiju, CF Moto, Kymco, Landboss, Sherco, and Lambretta forgoing FCAI membership.

2025 Motorcycle and Off-Highway Vehicle sales by category*:

* Sales data supplied courtesy of the FCAI.