JAPAN BICYCLE MARKET

INTRODUCTION

Governments in many nations are introducing bike voucher programmes to increase the market share for bicycles. In this programme, the user is given a voucher for bike repairs up to £50. The voucher may also be applied toward starting a bicycle repair shop. Through this plan, buyers will find bicycles easier to access, which will help the bicycle market, continue to expand.

They are modernising and concentrating on technical developments in bicycles like Bluetooth, GPS, and more batteries that are robust, improved gear-shifting performance, balancing ventilation, and aerodynamics.

JAPAN BICYCLE MARKET DEVELOPMENTS AND INNOVATIONS

DAHON, a pioneer in foldingbikes,has added the electric Unio E9 to their innovative lineupfollowingthe announcement of their pandemic special edition bikeHIT.

The Unio E9, thenewest additionto the DAHON lineup, follows in thefootsteps ofelectric folding predecessorslikethe Ikon ED8 and Ciao Ei7. Withninespeeds and a 36V/200W motor and 36V/8.7AH battery, this bikeprovidesriders with a wide range ofoptionswithout sacrificing weight oraesthetics.

An ultra-light mid motor anda hidden seatpost batteryperfectly complement its folding abilities.Additionally advantageousto customersisthechoicetobuyitwith16- or 20-inchwheels.

The Unio E9's frame is a traditional, horizontal, mid-fold made of a lightweight Dalloy aluminium tubeset, lattice forced hinge, and ViseGrip technology. It features a 9-speed rear derailleur and trigger shifter system. The bike folds up to a small size of 69x38x75cm for storage and weighs 35.5 lbs (16.1 kg). Riders will value the Unio E9's functionality and speed.

A Japanese startup has begun selling hoverbikes. According to ALI Technologies, the XTurismo Limited Edition hoverbike can travel up to 100 kph (62 mph). The single-rider bike can fly for 30 to 40 minutes on a single charge, according to the manufacturer.

The bikes, according to ALI, weigh about 300 kilogrammes (660 pounds) and have a payload capacity of up to 100 kilogrammes (220 pounds). ALI has been developing its hoverbike since it first began developing drones with AI. Kyocera and Mitsubishi Electric are among the company's backers.

JAPAN BICYCLE MARKET DYNAMICS

With its smartphone app-based "HELLO CYCLING" bike-sharing platform, OpenStreet Co., Ltd., a member of the SoftBank Corp. group, is a market leader in this area. From Iwate Prefecture in the north to Okinawa Prefecture in the farthest southwest, there were about 4,700 OpenStreet bike-sharing stations spread throughout Japan.

With its expanding presence, HELLO CYCLING is evolving into a practical choice for those who are constantly on the go, whether they require wheels for errands, sightseeing, or commuting. Customers simply need to download the HELLO CYCLING app and make a free account to get started.

An electrically assisted bicycle can then be reserved at a nearby HELLO CYCLING station (often found close to train stations or convenience stores) and returned to any other participating station.

In order to conduct bike-sharing trials in the city of Toda, Sinanen Mobility+ Co., Ltd., an OpenStreet partner that runs the "DAICHARI" bike-sharing service, signed the agreement. 19 new stations are being installed around train stations, parks, and other locations, in addition to the existing HELLO CYCLING bike-sharing stations in Toda City.

Toda City will research the efficiency of bike-sharing as an urban transportation mode that supplements public transportation infrastructure using the data collected from the trial. The City will also think about how bike sharing can boost tourism and local revitalization.

JAPAN BICYCLE MARKET COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

The coronavirus outbreak has contributed to an increase in bike sales. After lengthy lockdowns or to avoid crowded trains and buses, more people are preferring to commute by bicycle in order to stay active.

Rural areas of the nation have recently emerged as a new hotspot for producing money for the bicycle industry as a result of distributors realising the potential of the market in such locations. While the business develops, conventional bicycles have lost ground in the nation as electric bicycles have risen to popularity. 

Fuji is a leading mobiliser of the various explorer manufacturer requirements in the market. The Bighorn is a versatile hardtail that can handle just about any trail thanks to its aggressive contemporary design and lightest alloy frame.

The Bighorn has been redesigned with 29" wheels, allowing it to easily roll over obstacles.It contains numerous butting profiles in the frame tubes and less material in low-stress locations, making it Fuji's lightest and strongest aluminium frame material while maintaining the rigidity and longevity of the frame.

Fury is a leading mobiliser of the various explorer manufacturer requirements in the market. An electric bicycle with an aluminium MTB alloy frame, the Lightspeed Fury 518. It has a 13Ah rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a 45km operating range. A 250W 36V Brushless DC Hub Motor powers the device.

Lightspeed, an Indian manufacturer of Electric Mobility Solutions, for a delightful experience in urban settings, produces electric Bicycles. It is an electric bicycle with 4" tyres that can be used for city commuting, out on the trails, and even on beaches.

JAPAN BICYCLE MARKET COMPANIES PROFILED

• Accell Group
• Fuji
• Fury
• Avon Cycles Ltd.
• Cervelo
• Dorel Industries Inc.
• Giant Bicycles
• Merida Industry Co., Ltd.
• Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
• SCOTT Sports SA
• Trek Bicycle Corporation
• Atlas Cycles (Haryana) Ltd.