Global Motorcycle Engine Market 2024-2030
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Global Motorcycle Engine Market 2024-2030

Last Updated:  Apr 25, 2025 | Study Period: 2024-2030

MOTORCYCLE ENGINE MARKET

INTRODUCTION

Motorcycles/scooters are the most economical means of commute for highly populated and low income Asian region. 

 

MARKET DYNAMICS

India is the biggest motorcycle/ scooter market, globally with almost 37% of global share., followed by China with 27% share. In India, there is an impending shift from carburetor engines to fuel injection in early 2020 due to BS6 emission norms. Many OEMs have already launched BS6 compliant motorcycles with fuel injection to liquidate the BS4 stock before the April 2020 deadline.

 

Yamaha is following a unique strategy in the Indian market and has up-sized its 110cc carburetted engines with fuel injection 120cc engines to make their scooters a premium offering.Now, it has almost 100% Fuel injected engine powered product potfolio, much before the BS6 deadline.

 

HONDA`S DOMINANCE IN ASIA EX CHINA

Honda is the global market leader of motorcycle market. It had 27% share of global and 31% share of Asian motorcycle market. It`s 100-125cc motorbikes serve as reliable daily commuters for millions of Asian consumers.

 

Infographic detailing Motorcycle engine market share and growth

 

 

 

MOTORCYCLE ENGINE MARKET SEGMENTATION

Inforgaphic detailing motorcycle engine market size, forecast and growth

 

 

TOP 10 BEST-SELLING MOTORCYCLES GLOBALLY, EXCLUDING CHINA AND THEIR ENGINE CAPACITY

 

Sl noCountryBrandModelEstimated annual sales-FY 2019
(`000 Units)
Engine capacity(CC)Fuel system
1IndiaHondaActiva3,000110-125Carburettor
2IndonesiaHondaBeat3,400110Fuel Injection
3IndiaHeroSplendour2,800100Carburettor
4IndonesiaHondaVario 125 & 1502,400125-150Fuel Injection
5IndiaHeroHF Deluxe1,900100Carburettor
6Multiple ASEAN countriesHondaScoopy1,840110Fuel Injection
7Multiple ASEAN countriesYamahaN Max1,200125-155Fuel Injection
8IndiaHondaCB Shine1,000125Carburettor
9IndiaBajajPulsar Series925135-220Carburettor
10IndiaHeroPassion910100Carburettor

 

 

MARKET SIZE AND FORECAST

In 2018, more than 55 Million motorcycle engines were manufactured globally.

The global motorcycle engine market is largely concentrated in Asia(>90% share), with Europe and American continent accounting for <8% share cumulatively.

 

India and China alone account for ~60% of global new motorcycle  sales i.e. ~37-40 M units. ASEAN countries account for 22-25% and several other countries account for remaining 18-20%.

 

It must be noted that the best-selling motorcycles in India are priced at $600-$900 per unit which is 25-35% less than ASEAN Countries and 60-75% less than in Europe and US.

 

 

The global motorcycle engine market is estimated at $XX Million in 2019 and $YY Million by 2025.

 

 

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

The Motorcyle engine market is dominated by Asian manufactures, predominantly Japanese and Indian companies. Almost 99% of motorcycle engines are manufactured in-house by the OEMs but the sub-components are manufactured by suppliers.

 

Bosch,Delphi, Keihin and Denso are the top 4 fuel injection system suppliers, globally. To know more about Motorcycle Fuel injection system market, read our report.

 

COMPANY PROFILES
  1. Honda Scooters and Motorcycles
  2. Yamaha
  3. Suzuki
  4. Hero Motocorp
  5. TVS
  6. Bajaj Auto
  7. Piaggio
  8. Benelli
  9. Harley Davidson
  10. Triumph
  11. Kawasaki
  12. Royal Enfield
  13. KTM
  14. Lifan Industry (Group) Co., Ltd
  15. Zongshen Group
  16. SYM

 

 

THIS REPORT WILL ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

 

  1. The growth in 200cc+ motorcycle segment in India and overall engine capacity post BS VI in 2020
  2. How is the motorcycle engine value chain different in India and China?
  3. A detailed assessment of Chinese and Indian motorcycle engine market and the impact of ban on ICE motorcycles in major cities ?
  4. What will be the impact of growth in electric motorcycle sales on motorcycle engine market?
  5. Which countries account for majority of motorcycle engine manufacturing?
  6. Global outlook on availability of raw materials like steel and aluminum
  7. How will on-demand micro-mobility,metro expansion and ride hailing impact motorcycle sales in Asia?

 

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Sl noTopic
1Market Segmentation
2Scope of the report
3Abbreviations
4Research Methodology
5Executive Summary
6Introduction
7Insights from Industry stakeholders
8Cost breakdown of Product by sub-components and average profit margin
9Disruptive innovation in the Industry
10Technology trends in the Industry
11Consumer trends in the industry
12Recent Production Milestones
13Component Manufacturing in US, EU and China
14COVID-19 impact on overall market
15COVID-19 impact on Production of components
16COVID-19 impact on Point of sale
17Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Geography, 2024-2030
18Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Product Type, 2024-2030
19Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Application, 2024-2030
20Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by End use, 2024-2030
21Product installation rate by OEM, 2023
22Incline/Decline in Average B-2-B selling price in past 5 years
23Competition from substitute products
24Gross margin and average profitability of suppliers
25New product development in past 12 months
26M&A in past 12 months
27Growth strategy of leading players
28Market share of vendors, 2023
29Company Profiles
30Unmet needs and opportunity for new suppliers
31Conclusion
32Appendix