FCAI expects fuel crisis to impact motorcycle sales
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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) expects motorcycle use to rise due to the global fuel crisis, but says it’s too early to link this to strong 2026 sales.
Motorcycle sales in Australia increased by 7.4 per cent through the first quarter of 2026, with a total of 20,624 new bikes sold between January and March.
The off-road segment was the biggest contributor to that growth, recording a 26.7 per cent year-on-year increase, with 8,737 units sold. Scooter sales also rose, up 7.8 per cent to 1,431 units, while the road segment fell by 3.2 per cent. Off-highway vehicles also declined, down 9.2 per cent.
FCAI chief Tony Weber highlighted the strong performance of off-road motorcycles and noted the potential impact of global events on future sales.
“These figures are from a period too early to reflect any impact from the conflict in the Middle East, but we can expect an increase in road motorcycles and scooters as an alternative form of urban transport,” Weber said.
The sales data only includes figures from FCAI members. Non-members, including CFMOTO and Royal Enfield, are not counted.
A modified version of this article originally appeared on bikesales.com.au
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