JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – National motorcycles sales grew by 17.5% to 681,367 units in February 2014, mainly supported by the distribution recovery. In January 2014, national motorcycles sales totaled 580,288 units.

The Indonesia Motorcycles Industry Association (AISI) reported PT Astra Honda Motor sold 424,226 units with market share of 62.72%, followed by PT Yamaha Motor 215,332 units (30.86% market share).

While PT Suzuki Motor Indonesia sold 27,900 units, Kawasaki 12,384 units, and TVS sold 1,425 units.

Compared to February 2013 (653,357 units), national motorcycles’ sales rose 4.2% last month. National motorcycles sales dropped 11% to 580,288 units in January this year, mainly due to impact of flood. In January 2013, national motorcycles sales totaled 649,983 units.