The sale of motorcycles in the country increases by 7.5%

The motorcycle market in Colombia remains on the rise, as evidenced by sales of these vehicles in the first half of the year. 19659006] According to the figures of Fenalco and Andi, between January and June, 257,406 units were registered, which implies a growth of 7,58% (18,141 units more than at the same period in 2017). "We have to keep in mind that the first six months of 2016 and 2017 have not recorded growth, on the contrary, sales have contracted by 14.5% and 15.7%, respectively."

April and May were the months with the highest recording, occupying the first and second place in 2018. "The sector had a relative weak in June compared to what was recorded in May, but remains in positive territory and indicates that the motorcycle industry is recovering after a contraction, "stressed the unions in their monthly report.

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In June they registered 41,418 units, or 2666 motorcycles more compared to the same month of last year

According to the displacement, out of the total motorcycles registered until June 2018, 34.46% were between 111 cc to 135 cc and 31.50% were 0 to 110 cc. "It should be emphasized the increase in the market share of low-power motorcycles up to 135 cc. Economic vehicles mainly for work."

What happened in the regions?

14.2% of motorcycles sold in Colombia last June were registered in Valle del Cauca. According to the Andi report, there were 5885 units, or 503 more than in the same month of 2017.

The department is the third with the highest sales of these vehicles, after Antioquia and Cundinamarca.

As for the municipalities, Florida continues to be the third in the motorcycle license plates in the country. Last June, 2049 units were recorded in this population for a variation of 56.4% over the same period of 2017.

According to Dian figures, until March 2018, motorcycles badembled in Colombia were involved with 95% Motorcycle imports into Colombia (CBU) have as their main country of origin China with a 53% share, or 4671 units, followed by India with a corresponding 27% share. at 2352 units imported, Indonesia in third place has a 7% share.

Soacha (Cundinamarca) and Sabaneta (Antioquia) were the municipalities with the highest number of motorcycles registered in June. Third place is Florida, Valle

Of the total motorcycles registered last June, the type of street (Street or Sport) participated with 73.72% of the total national market.

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Electric motorcycles were sold domestically in the first half of the year. In all, there were 81 units in 2017.
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Bajaj motorcycles were registered in Colombia during the first half of the year
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of imported motorcycles registered in the United States. country, up here this year, they came from China