Ukraine motorcycle sales jump 11% in Aug – experts
The Ukrainian motorcycle market (new motorcycles, imported used motorcycles and domestic resales) grew by 10.8% in August 2026 compared with August 2025, reaching 9,516 units, although this was 15.5% below the July 2026 figure, according to the Automotive Market Research Institute (AMRI).
Ukrainian motorcycle sales surged by 11% in August 2026, according to the Automotive Market Research Institute. The total number of new motorcycles sold reached 5,330 units, marking a 16.9% increase compared to August 2025. Domestic resales, which accounted for 36.4% of the market, rose by 28.5% to total 3,468 units. However, imported used motorcycles saw a decline of 25.1% to 718 units.
The market experienced a decline from July, with 1,748 fewer motorcycles sold overall. Electric motorcycles, a niche segment, saw only six units sold in August. The leading brands in the domestic resale segment were Honda, Lifan, Kovi, Geon, and Yamaha. Among imported used motorcycles, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Harley-Davidson were the top brands.
New motorcycles continue to dominate the market, though the structure remains uneven with mass-market affordable models leading the segment.
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