Two-Wheelers Global Market Report 2026

Two-wheelers are motorized road vehicles designed with two wheels arranged in line and powered by an internal combustion engine, electric motor, or hybrid propulsion system. They are primarily intended to provide efficient personal or commercial transportation while offering excellent maneuverability and a compact design. Two-wheelers are widely utilized for commuting, mobility, and short- to medium-distance travel across urban and rural environments.

The primary vehicle types of two-wheelers include motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds. Motorcycles refer to two-wheeled motorized vehicles designed for personal and commercial transportation, offering higher speed, stability, and performance across a wide range of road conditions. These vehicles operate using gasoline, petrol, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas or compressed natural gas, and battery electric powertrains. They are available in engine capacities including below 100 cubic centimeters, 101 to 125 cubic centimeters, 126 to 250 cubic centimeters, 251 to 500 cubic centimeters, 501 to 800 cubic centimeters, and above 800 cubic centimeters and are utilized by end-user types including individual use, commercial use, and institutional use.

Tariffs are influencing the two-wheelers market by increasing the cost of imported vehicle components, batteries, electronic systems, and manufacturing materials required for vehicle production. This is raising production costs and affecting pricing strategies across motorcycles, scooters, and electric two-wheelers, particularly in regions dependent on imports such as Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Europe. Electric two-wheelers and premium vehicle segments are more affected due to higher dependency on imported batteries, semiconductors, and advanced components. However, tariffs are also encouraging local manufacturing, domestic supply chain development, and regional production investments to strengthen the two-wheeler ecosystem.

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The two-wheelers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $160.27 billion in 2025 to $170.88 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising urban population and mobility requirements, growing demand for affordable personal transportation, increasing adoption of two-wheelers in developing economies, rising traffic congestion in urban areas, and growing preference for fuel-efficient commuting solutions.

The two-wheelers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $217.32 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for electric two-wheelers, increasing expansion of battery charging infrastructure, growing integration of smart connectivity features, rising adoption of lightweight vehicle materials, and increasing demand for commercial delivery two-wheelers. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of electric two-wheelers, increasing demand for affordable urban mobility solutions, rising development of lightweight and energy-efficient two-wheelers, increasing preference for high-performance and premium two-wheeler models, and growing demand for advanced safety and comfort features.

The growing traffic congestion is expected to propel the growth of the two-wheeler market going forward. Traffic congestion refers to situations where the volume of vehicles on road networks exceeds available capacity, resulting in slower traffic movement, extended travel durations, and increased delays. The growth in traffic congestion is attributed to rapid urbanization, which is causing a greater concentration of populations and vehicles on existing transportation infrastructure. Two-wheelers support mobility in congested areas by offering a compact and space-efficient transportation option that can maneuver through crowded road conditions more effectively than larger vehicles. For instance, in August 2024, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a U.S.-based agency operating under the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Travel Time Index (TTI) increased from 1.22 in 2022 to 1.24 in 2023, indicating higher per-trip travel delays due to worsening traffic congestion. Therefore, the growing traffic congestion is contributing to the growth of the two-wheeler market.

Companies operating in the two-wheelers market are focusing on developing advanced transmission technologies, such as automated manual transmission systems, to enhance rider convenience, simplify gear operations, and improve overall riding performance. Automated manual transmission refers to a technology that automates clutch engagement and gear shifting processes while maintaining the efficiency, control, and sporty characteristics of a traditional manual gearbox. In July 2024, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., a Japan-based two-wheeler manufacturer, developed the Y-AMT (Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission) system for motorcycles. The technology eliminates the requirement for a clutch lever and shift pedal by utilizing electronic controls and actuators to automate gear changes. It supports both manual and automatic riding modes, providing smooth and rapid gear transitions, enhancing riding comfort across various road conditions, and improving accessibility for a broader range of riders while preserving sporty riding performance.

In June 2026, LiveWire Group, Inc., a US-based electric motorcycle and powersports company, acquired Dust Moto, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, LiveWire Group, Inc. aims to strengthen its presence in the electric off-road motorcycle segment by leveraging Dust Moto, Inc.'s off-road expertise and accelerating the development of its electric dirt bike platform toward commercial production through LiveWire Group, Inc.'s engineering, manufacturing, and global distribution capabilities. Dust Moto, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer and developer of electric two-wheelers, specifically electric off-road motorcycles.

Major companies operating in the two-wheelers market are Ather Energy Private Limited, Bajaj Auto Limited, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, CFMOTO, Eicher Motors Limited, Gogoro Inc., Harley-Davidson Inc., Hero MotoCorp Limited, Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Italika, Kawasaki Motors Corporation, Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd., LiveWire Group Inc., NIU Technologies, Ola Electric Mobility Limited, Piaggio & C. S.p.A., Suzuki Motor Corporation, SYM Motors, Triumph Motorcycles Limited, TVS Motor Company Limited, Ultraviolette Automotive Private Limited, Vmoto Limited, Yadea Group Holdings Ltd., Zero Motorcycles Inc., Zongshen Industrial Group

North America was the dominating region in the two-wheelers market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the two-wheelers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the two-wheelers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The two-wheelers market consists of sales of engines, transmission systems, batteries, tires, and braking systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Two-Wheelers Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses two-wheelers market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Vehicle Type: Motorcycles; Scooters; Mopeds
• 2) By Fuel Type: Gasoline; Diesel; Liquefied Petroleum Gas Or Compressed Natural Gas; Battery Electric
• 3) By Engine Capacity: Below 100 Cubic Centimeters; 101 To 125 Cubic Centimeters; 126 To 250 Cubic Centimeters; 251 To 500 Cubic Centimeters; 501 To 800 Cubic Centimeters; Above 800 Cubic Centimeters
• 4) By End User Type: Individual Use; Commercial Use; Institutional Use
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Motorcycles: Commuter Motorcycles; Sports Motorcycles; Cruiser Motorcycles; Touring Motorcycles; Adventure Motorcycles; Off Road Motorcycles; Naked Motorcycles; Cafe Racer Motorcycles
• 2) By Scooters: Standard Scooters; Maxi Scooters; Retro Scooters; Performance Scooters; Electric Scooters; Three Wheel Scooters
• 3) By Mopeds: Pedal Mopeds; Automatic Mopeds; Utility Mopeds; Electric Mopeds
• Companies Mentioned: Ather Energy Private Limited; Bajaj Auto Limited; Bayerische Motoren Werke AG; CFMOTO; Eicher Motors Limited; Gogoro Inc.; Harley-Davidson Inc.; Hero MotoCorp Limited; Honda Motor Co. Ltd.; Italika; Kawasaki Motors Corporation; Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd.; LiveWire Group Inc.; NIU Technologies; Ola Electric Mobility Limited; Piaggio & C. S.p.A.; Suzuki Motor Corporation; SYM Motors; Triumph Motorcycles Limited; TVS Motor Company Limited; Ultraviolette Automotive Private Limited; Vmoto Limited; Yadea Group Holdings Ltd.; Zero Motorcycles Inc.; Zongshen Industrial Group
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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