With around 1.2 million units sold versus 2019’s 1.7 million
For the first time in seven years, the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) reported negative sales growth in 2020, primarily due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The MDPPA is made up of the 'The Big Four&#
by Aris Ilagan
2017 1st quarter sales target breached
When it rains, it pours.Officials of the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) reported a 13% increase in year-on-year sales growth in the first semester of 2017, reaching 613,896 units sold as compared to 544,788 motorbikes in
by Aris Ilagan
Style over safety?
The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) has warned riders against making excessive aesthetic and engine modifications to their bikes. According to the manufacturer's association, such mods may have negative effects on a motorcycles performance and safety.While the MDPPA does
by Drei Laurel
‘We’re not just selling motorbikes’
For local motorcycle manufacturers, breaching the one million unit sales mark in 2016 is good news. But non-riders think otherwise. Instead of raking praises for posting a 34% growth rate in sales, there were some bashers in social media who do
by Aris Ilagan
34% growth rate is the biggest in Southeast Asia
Officials of the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) have more reasons to smile nowadays. The group just released the sales performance of its members for 2016, and it reached 1,140,338 units, or an astounding 34% growth compared to 2015.
by Aris Ilagan
A solid entry in the segment
Did you know that 'TFX' in the Yamaha TFX-150 stands for "The Fierce Experience"? The new Japanese motorbike was launched by Yamaha Motor Philippines Incorporated (YMPI) at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City last Saturday. From
by Aris Ilagan
.jpg)
Says sayonara after 7-year stint
When asked what are his favorite Filipino words that he learned during his first days in the country, Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corporation (KMPC) president Jin Inoue replied:" Busog (full stomach)." As figure of speech, people with a playful mind would probably equate
by Aris Ilagan
To address increase of accidents involving motorcycles
The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) will be promoting road safety with various activities to adderss the alarming number of road accidents that involve inexperienced motorcycle riders."We are working on establishing something like a riding seminar for new motorcycle riders
There's no stopping it
Don't be surprised if you find more and more motorcycles on the road as the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) predicts around 820,000 units will be sold in 2011."I'm sure that many of you are aware of
