Australia has an interesting and unique motorcycle industry. Thanks to the greatly varying types of terrain in the region, The Land Down Under can be considered a sanctuary for powersports enthusiasts. Apart from its wide open roads, the region is also home to mountainous terrain, as well as desert and subtropical areas in the Outback.
As such, you’d expect there to be a bustling motorcycle and powersports industry in Australia, right? Well yes, for the most part, this has been the case. However, in the first half of 2023, there’s been a substantial decrease in sales for the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle (OHV) categories. An article by MCNews.Au highlights key data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), one of the biggest governing bodies when it comes to the importation and manufacture of passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and motorbikes.
