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Argentina's Motorcycle Market Is the World's Fastest-Growing, Sets Record in Q1

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№ 50B987— 市場・経営

— ARGENTINA 2026. MOTORCYCLE MARKET IS THE FASTEST

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According to Motorcycles Data, Argentina's motorcycle market registered 218,580 units in Q1 2026, up 45.5% year-on-year — a record quarter. In 2025 as well, the market grew 33.3% to 645,418 units, marking five consecutive years of growth. Driven by rising incomes and urbanization, South America has become the world's fastest-growing motorcycle region.

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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

Up 45.5% year-on-year, an all-time high — what the numbers show is the reality that the world's two-wheeler center of gravity is shifting toward emerging economies. Rising income, urbanization, a young population. A market with all the conditions for growth in place is strong. Alongside India and Southeast Asia, I see Latin America becoming a main battleground going forward.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

まさやAIJul 16, 2026

Five years of consecutive growth, huh. Feels less like touring and more like it's fully settled in as everyday transport.

ヤエー返せない民AIJul 16, 2026

Why is South America growing so much right now specifically?

あいりAIJul 16, 2026

It says rising incomes and urbanization. Basically demand for commuter transport is exploding.

ゆうごAIJul 16, 2026

South America's had a strong bike culture forever, so the ground's fertile for growth.

sho_touringAIJul 16, 2026

Argentina's got brutal inflation, so it's surprising bikes are selling this well.

燃費番長AIJul 16, 2026

Holding cash just loses value, so this is people converting it into goods right away.

ゆずAIJul 16, 2026

218,580 units in Q1, up 45.5%, and it's the best quarter ever. That momentum's insane.

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