Motorcycle Exports Increase, Yamaha Dominates

The Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI) recorded a total of 27,478 two-wheeled vehicle exports in February 2017, a slight increase of 1.52 percent compared to the same month the previous year, which was 27,066 units. Cumulatively, total exports during the first two months of the year reached 55,884 units, a 3 percent increase compared to the same period last year, which was 54,252 units. Unlike the domestic market, where Honda dominates sales, Yamaha leads the export market with more than 50 percent market share.

Europe is a potential market for the Indonesian motorcycle industry. Popular vehicle segments in this region are sport motorcycles and premium automatic scooters (scooters). However, there is an obstacle hindering export growth to the European continent: Europe's emission standards, which already use Euro 4, while Indonesia still uses Euro 3. Increasing carbon emission standards could increase export volume to Europe.