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Suzuki Raises Turkish Prices on GSX-8R, GSX-8S and V-Strom 800DE
Suzuki's Turkish arm raised list prices for the GSX-8R, GSX-8S and V-Strom 800DE effective August 3. The GSX-8R rose about 5.7% from 813,000 to 859,000 lira, while the V-Strom 800DE moved from 916,000 to 939,000 lira. Cash-payment campaign pricing stays unchanged, leaving up to a 170,000-lira gap versus the new list prices.
Motosiklet Sitesi · 8/3/2026
Honda Steps Up Its Investment in Turkey With a New 100,000-Square-Metre Motorcycle Plant
Honda is reported to be building a new 100,000-square-metre motorcycle plant in Turkey, stepping up its investment in the country. Turkey's importance is rising as a production base linking Europe with Asia and the Middle East, and the move strengthens the supply chain.
Andar de Moto Brasil · 7/23/2026
M-KOPA Kenya Secures $30M in Debt Financing for E-Motorbikes
M-KOPA Kenya Mobility has secured USD 30 million in debt financing to fund purchases of electric motorbikes. According to WeeTracker, the funding is aimed at accelerating e-motorbike adoption across Africa as everyday transport for ordinary riders.
WeeTracker · 7/23/2026
Nigeria's Okada Motorcycle-Taxi Fares Up 131% Over Three Years
Nigeria's Punch newspaper reports that fares for Okada motorcycle taxis have risen 131% over the past three years. The increase in this vital mode of transport for ordinary Nigerians reflects the country's ongoing inflation and rising cost of living.
Punch Newspapers · 7/22/2026
M-KOPA's Kenya Unit Secures $30 Million in Debt Financing for Electric Motorcycles
Fintech company M-KOPA's mobility division in Kenya has secured $30 million in debt financing to expand loans for electric motorcycle purchases, a move that gives financial backing to the growing adoption of electric two-wheelers across Africa.
WeeTracker · 7/22/2026
TVS Motor Launches Raider in Egypt, Steps Up North Africa Push
India’s TVS Motor has launched the TVS Raider in Cairo, Egypt. Its 124.76cc air-and-oil-cooled three-valve single produces 12.9 PS and 11.5 Nm and is paired with a five-speed gearbox. Offered in black and yellow, the commuter is due to expand across Egypt’s dealer network by the end of July 2026, targeting young urban riders.
Business Upturn · 7/22/2026
South Africa's Motorcycle Market Posts 11% Q2 Sales Growth — Best Since 2012
South Africa's motorcycle market recorded an 11% year-on-year sales increase in Q2 2026. According to local reports, the market is gaining momentum, with expectations rising for its best year since 2012. It stands out as one of the few clear growth signals in the Middle East and Africa region.
TimesLIVE · 7/21/2026
South African Motorcycle Sales Gain Momentum, Best Year Since 2012 in Sight
South Africa's motorcycle market is gaining sales momentum, with reports suggesting it could become the best year since 2012. Even as it's affected by the economy and cost of living, the trend points to a recovery in motorcycle demand.
Sunday World · 7/20/2026
South Africa's Motorcycle Market Recovers With 11% Growth in Q2, Nearing Its Best Since 2012
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.
Business Day · 7/20/2026
Yoshimura Returns to South African Market, Officially Distributed by Sparks Distributing
Japan's storied exhaust brand Yoshimura has returned to the South African market. Sparks Distributing, led by industry veteran Steve Theron, will handle distribution. Local riders speak of a trust in the brand that goes beyond it simply being an aftermarket exhaust maker.
ZA Bikers · 7/20/2026
South Africa's Motorcycle Market Rebounds with 11% Sales Growth in Q2 — Best Pace Since 2012
According to the Association of Motorcycle Importers and Distributors (Amid), motorcycle sales rose 11% year-on-year in the second quarter, recovering from a 1% decline in Q1. Leisure, youth, and agricultural utility vehicles grew, while commercial motorcycles were up 7%. Petrol-powered bikes and scooters remain the mainstay. If this pace continues, 2026 could top 44,000 units for the year — its strongest period since 2012.
Business Day (ZA) · 7/20/2026
South Africa's Booming Last-Mile Delivery Sector Drives Electric Motorcycle Adoption
South Africa's rapidly growing last-mile delivery sector is driving the adoption of electric motorcycles. Fixed-distance delivery routes minimize the impact of EVs' limited range, helping fuel the local electric motorcycle market's takeoff.
Business Day · 7/18/2026
Africa's Motorcycle Market Forecast to Keep Growing Through 2034, Driven by Urbanization and Logistics Demand
Research firm Market Data Forecast projects that Africa's motorcycle market will continue growing through 2034. The outlook is driven by advancing urbanization, expanding logistics and delivery demand, and persistent demand for affordable transportation, backing up the region's medium-to-long-term potential in an area that remains underserved.
Market Data Forecast · 7/17/2026
Ride-Hailing Firm Bolt to Lease 5,000 Electric Motorcycles in East Africa
Ride-hailing service Bolt Riders is reportedly set to lease 5,000 electric motorcycles from East African EV makers Roam and Ampersand. Electrification of the two-wheelers underpinning ride-hailing and delivery is steadily spreading across Africa.
ZA Bikers · 7/15/2026
Electric Two-Wheelers Gain Ground in Africa, Driven by Nigeria's Battery-Swap Networks and Local Manufacturing
Electric two-wheelers are quietly spreading across Africa. In Nigeria, ride-hailing company MAX (Metro Africa Xpress) is rolling out electric motorcycles alongside battery-swap infrastructure, while Syltech is building electric bikes assembled locally. The shift toward electrification is being driven by practical, everyday demand.
The Pack (EV) · 7/15/2026
Lagos Authorities Crack Down on 309 Commercial Motorcycle Riders as Okada Restrictions Tighten
Enforcement teams in Lagos State, Nigeria, apprehended 309 commercial motorcycle (okada) riders operating in restricted zones. While cities are tightening regulations on commercial motorcycles citing traffic congestion, accidents, and security concerns, many riders depend on the trade for their livelihoods, leaving a difficult tension between urban transport policy and people's livelihoods.
The Guardian Nigeria · 7/14/2026
Nigeria's Motorcycle Import Costs Set to Rise as MSC Rolls Out Peak Season Surcharge
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) introduced a peak season surcharge on all Indian Subcontinent-to-West Africa cargo from July 10, 2026, charging $2,000 for 20-foot and $3,000 for 40-foot containers. Nigeria imported roughly N80 billion worth of motorcycles from India in Q1 2026 alone, and the new charges follow fee hikes already imposed in December 2025.
BusinessDay NG · 7/14/2026
Chinese Capital Fuels Africa's Electric Motorcycle Boom With Major Investment in Spiro
According to the South China Morning Post, Chinese investors are pouring money into Africa's multi-billion-dollar electric motorcycle market, accelerating the shift from gasoline to electric. Shanghai-based NewTrails Capital contributed $55 million of a $270 million raise for Spiro, Africa's largest electric motorcycle company.
South China Morning Post · 7/14/2026
Chinese Capital Accelerates E-Bike Adoption in Africa, Backing Battery Swapping and Local Assembly
Chinese investors are pouring money into Africa's multi-billion-dollar motorcycle market, accelerating the shift from gasoline to electric. They are supplying parts and batteries for local assembly and supporting infrastructure such as battery-swap networks. For drivers, the biggest draw is lower fuel and maintenance costs.
The China-Global South Project · 7/13/2026
Chinese Capital Accelerates E-Bike Adoption in Africa, Emerges as Key Player in a Multi-Billion-Dollar Market
Hong Kong's South China Morning Post reports that Chinese investors are pouring money and technology into Africa's expanding electric two-wheeler (e-bike) market, fueling its growth. In a market ballooning into the billions of dollars, Chinese companies are increasingly driving local electrification. In Africa, where gasoline motorcycles have long been an everyday necessity, the shift toward electric is now accelerating rapidly.
South China Morning Post · 7/12/2026
Chinese Capital Accelerates Africa's Electric Motorcycle Boom Toward a Multi-Billion-Dollar Market
Chinese investors are pouring money into Africa's electric motorcycle market one after another, fueling a boom expected to grow into a multi-billion-dollar industry. The demand to electrify commercial motorcycles like boda bodas is combining with the cost competitiveness of Chinese-made batteries and vehicles, rapidly building out a local ecosystem that includes charging and battery-swap infrastructure.
South China Morning Post · 7/12/2026
Kenya and Uganda Agree to Joint Crackdown on Cross-Border Motorcycle Theft
Kenya and Uganda have agreed to strengthen cross-border security cooperation in response to a rise in organized motorcycle theft spanning the two countries. The agreement was reached at a joint boda boda security meeting held at the Suam border crossing. Theft has been threatening the livelihoods of drivers who depend on their motorcycles to make a living.
The Eastleigh Voice · 7/11/2026
Honda Rolls Out Test Rides for 8 Models Across South Africa With the Wing Road Tour 2026
Honda Motor Southern Africa has launched the Honda Wing Road Tour 2026 through its Honda Wing dealer network. The initiative offers test rides at various locations for eight flagship models, including the Africa Twin CRF1100, adventure sport variants, and the Transalp.
RideFast (SA) · 7/10/2026
SPIRO Powers Africa's Motorcycle Electrification With 100,000 Daily Battery Swaps
SPIRO, which operates electric motorcycles and a battery-swap network across Africa, handles around 100,000 battery swaps a day and is growing at roughly 15% per month. Cumulative swaps have surpassed 30 million, with more than 2,500 swap stations and over 100,000 electric motorcycles deployed.
EVreporter · 7/9/2026
Egypt Unveils Domestically Built Electric Two-Wheeler "Kader," Priced at About $1,800, Aimed at Replacing Tuk-Tuks
Egypt's Arab Organisation for Industrialization (AOI) has unveiled a domestically produced electric two-wheeler called Kader. Priced at about $1,806, it offers a range of roughly 60km per charge, a top speed of 70km/h, and a charging time of 3-6 hours. The government is pushing to replace older tuk-tuks (three-wheeled taxis) with electric vehicles, positioning Kader as an affordable transportation option to fill that role.
Egypt Transport Monitor · 7/9/2026
India's TVS Officially Enters South Africa With 7 Models, Apache 310 RR Leads the Range
India's major motorcycle maker TVS has officially entered the South African market as an OEM, launching seven models. The largest-displacement model currently offered is the sport-focused Apache 310 RR. With a strategy centered on smaller displacements for now, the move brings new options to South Africa's growing motorcycle market.
AutoTrader South Africa · 7/8/2026
Turkey Launches Special Campaign for the 2026 250 NK, Targeting Demand for Affordable Naked Bikes
A special sales campaign has launched in Turkey for the 2026 model-year 250 NK naked bike. Affordable 250cc naked models see steady demand in emerging markets, and this promotion is designed to give purchases an extra push.
MotosikleT.NET · 7/7/2026
Chinese Manufacturer Opens Motorcycle and EV Assembly Plant in Nigeria, With State Taking 10% Stake
China-linked Lincon Bravos Automobile has begun operating a motorcycle and EV/hybrid vehicle assembly plant in Minna, Niger State, central Nigeria. The Niger State government holds a 10% stake through NSDC. Service centers are planned in Minna, Suleja, and Abuja, with an installment purchase plan for civil servants under discussion with labor unions. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs.
Premium Times · 7/7/2026
South African Motorcycling Stalwart Simon Foley Dies | The 'Voice of Biking' for Over 40 Years
Simon Foley, who led South Africa's motorcycling scene for more than four decades, has passed away. He took over the fledgling magazine "Bike SA" in 1975 and built it into an influential outlet covering local and international news, becoming the face and voice of South African motorcycling culture.
ZA Bikers · 7/6/2026
Africa's Electric Motorcycle Push Enters New Phase: Spiro Runs 80,000 Bikes Across 6 Countries, Raises $230M Total
Electric motorcycle adoption in Africa is entering a new phase. Spiro operates 80,000 electric motorcycles across six African countries including Benin and Kenya, running 2,500 battery-swap stations. Cumulative funding raised since 2022 has surpassed $230 million, as battery-swap models increasingly establish themselves as a practical solution.
CleanTechnica · 7/6/2026
Africa's Spiro Bets $270 Million on Electric Motorcycles, Expands Battery-Swap Network Across 7 Markets
African electric two-wheeler leader Spiro has closed a $270 million funding round. The company operates across seven markets — Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Benin, Togo, Cameroon, and Nigeria — and has already deployed more than 100,000 electric motorcycles and over 2,500 battery-swap stations.
Rio Times · 7/5/2026
Rwanda Becomes First African Country to Mandate Electric Motorcycle Battery Interoperability
Rwanda has become the first African country to mandate battery interoperability for electric motorcycles. The regulation standardizes batteries across different operators so they can be swapped interchangeably — a move with the potential to significantly accelerate infrastructure development in Africa, where battery-swap electric motorcycles are rapidly expanding.
Zag Daily · 7/3/2026
Kenya's Electric Motorcycles Surge on Battery Swapping — 10% of New Sales, Fuel Costs Cut by Up to Roughly 75%
Electric motorcycles are surging in Kenya, driven by battery-as-a-service (BaaS) swapping. Electric models' share of new registrations grew from 0.5% in 2021 to 7.1% in 2024, reaching 10% in the first half of 2025. Boda boda riders, who have spent as much as 60% of their income on fuel, are cutting daily costs sharply through swaps costing about 290 shillings each.
中東アフリカ 世界ニュース · 7/2/2026
Israel's Motorcycle Market Off to a Solid Start in 2026 as Chinese Brands Steadily Gain Ground
Israel's motorcycle market got off to a solid start in 2026, with Chinese motorcycle brands steadily increasing their market share within it. Armed with price competitiveness and generous equipment, Chinese manufacturers are increasingly breaking into a market long dominated by European and Japanese brands — a pattern becoming clear here as well.
Ynetnews · 7/2/2026
Nigeria's Rivers State to Ban Commercial Motorcycle Taxis ('Okada') From August 1
The local government of Rivers State, Nigeria, has announced it will ban commercial motorcycle taxis, known as "okada," starting August 1. Regulatory crackdowns on okada, an essential means of transport for ordinary people in many West African cities, are spreading across the region, once again raising questions about the role of motorcycles as everyday transportation.
Vanguard News · 7/2/2026
Africa's Motorcycle Market Keeps Growing — Urbanization and Electrification Bring New Challenges on Price and Safety
Africa's motorcycle market continues to expand. Rapid urbanization and a young population are driving demand, with Indian manufacturers like Bajaj building a strong presence through local assembly. Electrification is accelerating in East Africa, centered on Kenya, with EVs taking a growing share of new registrations — even as challenges around pricing and safety come into sharper focus.
Ecofin Agency · 7/2/2026
Electric Motorcycle Interest Rebounds in Kenya as Battery-Swap Model Gains Ground
The spread of battery-swap systems is reviving interest in electric motorcycles in Kenya. Reports say quick, gas-station-like battery swaps are improving the practicality of electric two-wheelers used as everyday transport.
Corporate Knights · 7/2/2026
Rising Fuel Costs and Supply Concerns Push Pakistan Toward Electric Motorcycles
Rising fuel costs and concerns over supply shortages are driving the shift toward electric motorcycles in Pakistan. Analysts point to the pressure of gasoline prices as accelerating electrification in a country where motorcycles are an everyday necessity.
Reuters · 7/1/2026
Honda Revises 2026 Scooter Prices in Turkey — PCX125 at 189,000 Lira, Forza 750 Tops the Range
Honda has revised its 2026 scooter price list for Turkey, effective July 1. The everyday favorite PCX125 DLX is priced at 189,000 lira, while the large-wheel SH125i comes in at 231,000 lira. The ADV350 (with panniers) is 558,500 lira, and the DCT-equipped Forza 750 tops the range at 1,082,750 lira. The pricing reflects exchange rate and tax effects.
OtonomHaber · 7/1/2026
Mali Bans Motorcycle Travel Outside Cities Amid Wave of Attacks, Disrupting Daily Transport
Authorities in Mali, West Africa, have banned motorcycle travel outside urban areas in several regions. The measure follows a series of armed attacks targeting transport routes and aims to limit the mobility of armed groups. With motorcycles serving as a primary means of transport, the ban is set to significantly disrupt daily life.
TRT Afrika · 6/30/2026