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US Motorcycles and Micro-Mobility Market Report 2025
2025-12-10T12:01:16+00:00
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Despite economic uncertainty, the motorcycle industry is demonstrating notable resilience. Consumers, though cautious, continue to show interest in motorcycling, forcing brands to adapt to a challenging market. With rising production…
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US Motorcycles and Micro-Mobility Market Report 2025

Despite economic uncertainty, the motorcycle industry is demonstrating notable resilience.

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  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    • What you need to know
    • Outlook for motorcycles and micro-mobility
    • Opportunities
    • Certified pre-owned (CPO) upgrade pathway
    • AI-powered rider safety & rewards
    • Further opportunites exist
  2. THE MARKET

    • Market context
    • Revving through rising costs
    • Graph 1: PPI of motorcycle, bicycle, and parts manufacturing, 2020-25
    • Impact on the motorcycle industry
  3. THE CONSUMER

    • Motorcycle purchasing plans: type and brand
    • Purchase plans: decoding generational intentions
    • Graph 2: motorcycle purchase plans, by age, 2025
    • Sport bikes to trikes: a generational map
    • Graph 3: motorcycle type consideration, by age, 2025
    • Age shapes brand gravity
    • Graph 4: motorcycle brand consideration, by age, 2025
    • New roads, new riders
    • Graph 5: motorcycle purchase consideration, by race and ethnicity, 2025
    • Drive appeal beyond the logo – especially when looking to reach Black consumers
    • Graph 6: motorcycle brand consideration, by race, 2025
    • Harley and Suzuki focus on connecting with Black consumers
    • Community over chrome: Indian’s edge with LGBTQ+ considerers
    • Motorcycle research approach
    • Bridging clicks and showrooms
    • Graph 7: pre-purchase research sources, by age, 2025
    • Understanding generational priorities in motorcycle research
    • Graph 8: pre-purchase research information types, by age, 2025
    • Resonating with consumers across age groups
    • Riding into parenthood: unlocking new paths to younger buyers
    • Riding priorities: power vs comfort
    • Graph 9: pre-purchase research information types, by living area, 2025
    • Micro-mobility ownership
    • Pedaling into the future
    • Graph 10: short-distance personal vehicle ownership, by age, 2025
    • Micro-mobility: health for the young, safety for the wise
    • Graph 11: attitudes toward micro-mobility, by age, 2025
    • Graph 12: attitudes toward micro-mobility, by age, 2025
    • Diversity in micro-mobility ownership
    • Graph 13: short-distance personal vehicle ownership, by race or ethnicity, 2025
    • Urban micro-mobility: balancing benefits and challenges
    • Graph 14: attitudes toward micro-mobility, by area, 2025
    • Graph 15: attitudes toward micro-mobility, by area, 2025
    • Go beyond the product
  4. INNOVATION AND MARKETING

    • New chapter for an American icon
    • Brands ride into the electrification
    • Charging ahead: Honda’s strategic rebranding
    • Auto brands shift gears: challenging motorcycle territory with e-bike innovations
    • Revving up interest: motorcycles in the sportlight of popular culture
    • Harley-Davidson races into the future with MotoGP partnership
    • Riding in style: where motorcycles meet fashion
  5. APPENDIX

    • Definition
    • The consumer
    • Consumer research questions
    • Consumer research methodology – US
    • Abbreviations
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"Motorcycle and micro-mobility sectors show resilience, but brands must focus on value amid economic uncertainties."

Gabe Sanchez, Senior Automotive Analyst

US Motorcycle Industry – Trends and Insights

  • Despite economic uncertainty, the motorcycle industry is demonstrating notable resilience. Consumers, though cautious, continue to show interest in motorcycling, forcing brands to adapt to a challenging market.
  • With rising production costs, manufacturers face squeezed profit margins. In response, they are strategically shifting focus to emphasize long-term value propositions like total cost of ownership and fuel efficiency. This environment is also accelerating the transition toward electric motorcycles, which appeal to buyers looking for lower operational costs.
  • The broader trend toward lightweight transport is undeniable, though its impact varies. While not a direct driver for the traditional motorcycle market, the significant cultural shift toward micro-mobility – evidenced by 57% of U.S. adults owning a personal transportation vehicle.
  • For the motorcycle industry, the forward path requires a dual focus. The most significant opportunity lies in scaling Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programs to create accessible entry points for new and younger riders. This approach can build brand loyalty and establish clear upgrade pathways.
  • The primary threat remains prolonged economic instability, which could lead consumers to defer high-value purchases like new motorcycles. Agility and a clear focus on value will be essential for navigating the road ahead.

This Report Looks at the Following Areas:

  • Macro-economic pressures: cooling inflation vs lingering uncertainty shaping spending on discretionary vehicles
  • Shifting purchase intentions across age, income and multicultural segments for both motorcycles and micro-mobility
  • Electrification race: OEM and auto-brand entries accelerating EV motorcycles, e-bikes and charging ecosystems
  • Loyalty dynamics and the rise of certified pre-owned (CPO) programs as affordability levers
  • Safety, technology and wellness features reshaping product design and marketing narratives
  • Culture & community: pop-culture, fashion and motorsports partnerships boosting brand relevance

Report Scope

This report analyzes the ownership and consideration of motorcycle types, including: sport bikes, standards, cruisers, dual-purpose, mopeds, scooters, touring, trikes, off-roads, electric and hybrids. Additionally, the Report analyzes ownership of consideration of motorcycle brands, including: Honda, Suzuki, Harley-Davidson, BMW, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Ducati, KTM, Vespa, Indian Motorcycles and Triumph.

Mintel defines a motorcycle as a two-wheeled or three-wheeled motorized vehicle capable of traveling faster than 30 mph. Mintel defines short-distance personal transport, or micro-mobility, as: non-electric bike, electric bike, electric scooter, pedal-assisted cargo bike, non-electric cargo bike, non-electric scooter and powered unicycle.

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