Motorcycle sales at 2.13m record in 2012

Motorcycle sales at 2.13m record in 2012

Thailand's motorcycle industry ended 2012 with record sales of 2.13 million units.

Overall registrations in 2012 rose 6% year-on-year to 2.13 million units, setting a new record for the local industry, according to the Land Transport Department.

New-motorcycle registrations totalled 152,894 units in December, up by 25% year-on-year.

Honda was the winner, having sold 109,816 units in December, up 55% year-on-year, said Suchart Arunsaengroj, the director of AP Honda Co Ltd.

Honda's sales growth outpaced the industry's average last year, allowing it to retain its 24-year lead in the local market.

He added Honda was also the first producer in Thailand to achieve the 20-million-unit sales mark based on its records from 1986-2012.

Of December's total sales, 75,717 or 50% were AT motorcycles. Family motorcycles achieved sales of 70,419 units (46%), followed by 2,994 units (2%) for on- and off-road types and 2,239 units (1%) for sport motorcycles.

By manufacturer, Honda posted the largest sales of 109,816 units in December, with a 72% market share, followed by Yamaha with sales of 31,404 units (21%).

Suzuki posted sales of 5,438 units or 4%, followed by 3,017 units from Kawasaki or 2% and 3,219 units from other brands.

Total motorcycles sales for the domestic market reached 2,130,067 units in 2012, of which 1,062,494 or 50% were AT motorcycles.

By manufacturer, Honda posted the largest sales of 1,485,312 units (70%) last year, followed by Yamaha with sales of 489,892 units (23%).

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