Two-Wheel Boom Keeps Rolling

The Philippine motorcycle market continues to rev up, recording another solid performance in the second quarter of 2025. Sales hit 910,923 units from April to June, up 4.8% from the 876,074 units in the same period last year, according to the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA).

Industry insiders point to the same winning formula: motorcycles remain affordable, fuel-efficient, and perfectly suited for weaving through Metro Manila’s notorious traffic.

These factors, paired with expanding delivery services and the need for personal mobility, have kept demand high.

Breaking down the numbers, the Automatic/Scooter segment is still king of the road, leading sales among all categories—moped, street, business, big bikes, and niche models. This dominance isn’t expected to change anytime soon, especially with financing options making ownership more accessible.

MDPPA, which counts Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and TVS as members, expects the upward trend to hold through the rest of 2025. The group projects a 5% growth rate for the full year, supported by the country’s steady economic recovery.

The association is also pushing for safer roads through programs like Tropang MAALAM—a campaign that promotes rider education and awareness. For MDPPA, growth in sales should go hand-in-hand with responsible riding.

With more Filipinos embracing motorcycles for daily travel—whether for commuting, work, or leisure—the industry’s engine shows no signs of slowing down.