Motorcycle sales up 13% in first nine months ‘25

Motorcycles continue to be the transportation of choice for many Filipinos, with the country welcoming nearly a million and a half new motorcycles from January to September.

- By DEXTER BARRO II

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association Inc. (MDPPA) said 1.40 million motorcycle units were sold in the first nine months of the year, up 13 percent from 1.24 million units in the same period in 2024.

For the month of September alone, motorcycle sales rose 21 percent to 171,155 units from 141,202 sold in the month last year.

MDPPA, the country’s leading group of motorcycle manufacturers and assemblers, stated that the continued growth in sales reflects how the two-wheeled vehicle remains a practical choice for commuters.

MDPPA Marketing Committee Chairperson Toni Boi Acuesta said among the key factors behind the popularity of motorcycles is that they allow riders to swiftly breeze through traffic for a more convenient travel.