Motorcycle Production and Sales in China Up 13% YoY Despite August Dip

Published: Sep 15, 2026 11:22
[SMM Aluminum Flash] According to data from the China Chamber of Commerce for Motorcycles, motorcycle production and sales in August totaled 2.1385 million and 2.1039 million units, down 5.78% and 5.27% MoM, and up 12.94% and 13% YoY. From January to August, cumulative motorcycle production and sales reached 16.4935 million and 16.3937 million units, up 13.72% and 13.23% YoY.

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