MOTORCYCLE sales in the Philippines surged in the January to September 2025 period as economic uncertainties tighten family budgets of Filipinos, data from the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association Inc. (MDPPA) indicated.
‘Motorcycles remain a popular choice among Filipinos due to several key factors. They offer an affordable means of personal mobility, especially at a time when economic uncertainties have placed pressure on household budgets,’ Toni Boi Acuesta, MDPPA’s Marketing Committee Chairperson, said in a statement on Tuesday.
Data from the motorcycle industry group showed there were 1,398,315 units of motorcycles sold in the nine-month period this year, up 12.8 percent from the 1,239,258 units sold in the same period last year.
The industry group said the ‘steady’ growth highlights how motorcycles remain a ‘practical choice’ for many Filipino commuters navigating high fuel and transport costs and urban congestion.
Acuesta said a motorcycle’s ‘fuel efficiency and low maintenance costs’ also make it ideal for daily use, adding: ‘Riders can also cut through traffic much easier, allowing for quicker and more convenient travel.’
In September 2025 alone, the Philippine motorcycle industry sold 171,155 units across the country. This is 21.2 percent higher than the 141,202 units sold in the same month last year.
In terms of regional distribution, MDPPA revealed that Luzon continues to account for more than half of the overall sales, contributing 56 percent of September’s total with 95,712 units sold.
Meanwhile, the Visayas and Mindanao regions each contributed 22 percent of the total sales, with 37,675 and 37,768 units sold respectively.
This, the industry group said, shows that ‘demand remains strong not just in urban centers, but across all major regions.’
As such, the motorcycle industry group said it remains optimistic about the industry’s performance for the remainder of the year.
‘With only three months left in 2025, the association sees the positive trend continuing,’ MDPPA noted.
MDPPA President Alexander A. Cumpas explained the sales of two-wheeled vehicles remain a ‘top choice’ for Filipinos.
‘Their affordability, ease of use, and ability to navigate traffic make them the most practical option for everyday mobility. We believe these reasons will continue to fuel steady growth until year-end,’ added Cumpas.
As 2025 enters its final quarter, the chief of the motorcycle industry group said: ‘All signs point to a strong finish for the motorcycle industry, reaffirming its role as a vital part of the country’s transportation landscape.’
MDPPA members include these motorcycle manufacturers: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and TVS.