Articles about Motorcycle Sales

Did you buy one of the 719,232 units sold from January to June?

If the sheer number of two-wheelers on the road is not enough to convince you that the motorcycle industry is recovering at a stronger and faster pace than other sectors, check this out: The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) has

Sales were strong last year despite the pandemic

Have you been wondering how big-bike brands are performing locally during the pandemic?Well, in Ducati Philippines' case, it's moving more stock than it anticipated. The Ducati bosses in Italy are apparently satisfied with the performance of local distributor TA

Just over 4,200 big bikes from Japan’s ‘Big Four’ were sold locally last year

The Motorcycle Development Participants Program Association (MDPPA) recently released its sales report for 2020. The figures showed a steep 29.4% decline in sales for 'The Big Four' Japanese motorcycle companies: Honda Philippines, Yamaha Motor Philippines, Kawasaki Philippines, and Suzuki PhilippinesOf the

A pretty slow week considering how the month had kicked off

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&#

Other complaints include withholding of OR/CR, forced repossession

Senator Richard Gordon has apparently not run out of ammunition to use against erring motorcycle dealers. After exposing some of their alleged unfair business practices, like the delayed release of registration papers and license plates, Gordon has raised another alarming issue: the

As of August 2020

Due to the limited public-transport options brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent community quarantine, more Filipinos have opted for social-distancing-friendly modes of travel-particularly motorcycles.In a recent report, German database company Statista said: "In

However, the big demand for two-wheelers is still there

The different motorcycle dealerships in the country have resumed operations after the national government placed Metro Manila and other places in the country under general community quarantine.But under the health protocols laid down by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on

This might be a viable option in post-pandemic times

In the coming days, many are anticipating a spike in motorbikes sales because of the limited-capacity policy on public transportation to be imposed by the government. No less than the Department of Transportation (DOTr) endorsed the idea of shifting to two-

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“Do not follow the path of competitors”

The grand celebration of the entire workforce of Yamaha Motor Philippines (YMPH) for Yamaha's 64th anniversary last week was undoubtedly a spectacular feat. And the euphoria hasn't died down. Not yet.Coming from behind when it was established in 2007,

Matteo Guidicelli and three new brand ambassadors joined the grand celebration

Most people celebrate their birthdays with an intimate gathering of friends, family, and some close coworkers. Yamaha celebrated its birthday pretty much the same way-except this time, it wasn't just a few people meeting up over dinner, it was several

But where is the breakdown of the sales figures?

Hiroshi Suzuki must have felt like a seven-footer when he bade Suzuki Philippines goodbye last April 30, 2019. After holding the reins of Suzuki Philippines for six years, Hiroshi-san finally turned over the company's leadership to Akira Utsumi, former

The new facility is just a stone's throw away from Honda PH plant

It is said that proximity is power. We tend to believe it, based on what we had observed during the opening of the new Honda motorcycles flagship shop at Barangay Sta. Anastacia, Sto. Tomas, Batangas.Only on its first day of operations

The crazy traffic cited as biggest factor in the big shift to motorcycles

If you're already going nuts about the worsening traffic not only in Metro Manila but in other urban areas as well, check out this out. Members of the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) have ear-to-ear smiles because of

There are several factors

Narrow at the front and bulbous at the rear, with swept-back handlebars resembling the antennae of a wasp-una vespa. These design elements are essential to the DNA of the Vespa scooter.They are as distinctive now as they were in

Even Ramon Ang is charmed by this German’s beer tale

When it comes to beer, nothing beats the German's discriminating taste for this particular beverage. The Germans are considered one of the top consumers of beer in Europe, and many think they are one of the most knowledgeable species when

This brand topped customer satisfaction surveys for three years

Seasoned motoring journalists have learned to read the signs of big things to come from motorcycle companies. These include grand launch events, long rides, plant tours abroad, more quality merchandise, and intensified advertising campaigns.For Moto Sapiens, we consider the first local

Daiki Mihara completes three-year duty

What are your expectations when the next guy taking your post is your former boss?Daiki Mihara is saying goodbye as president of Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI), as his three-year tenure ends on April 1 this year. HPI officially announced the

Did you buy one?

If you thought car sales went through the roof last year, you haven't seen anything yet. The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA), formed by Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and KYMCO, recorded a year-on-year sales growth of 16% in