World demand for motorcycles will rise 5.9 percent yearly to 132.4 million units in 2018, valued at $119.5 billion. The Asia/Pacific region will remain the dominant market, while the Africa/Mideast region grows the fastest. E-bikes and other electric motorcycles will capture market share from internal combustion engine (ICE) models in most countries.This study analyzes the 99.5 million unit world motorcycle industry. It presents historical demand data (2003, 2008 and 2013) and forecasts (2018 and 2023) by type (e.g., scooters, mopeds and motorbikes; light motorcycles; medium and heavy motorcycles; electric bicycles and mopeds; electric scooters), world region, and for 23 countries.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 38 industry players, including Honda, Yamaha and Hero MotoCorp.
