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See the 20 best-selling motorcycles in Brazil in May 2025

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June 6th, 2025

On June 5th, 2025

The motorcycle market in Brazil continues to boom, registering significant growth in May and boosting the results of the automotive industry. Data from the National Federation of Motor Vehicle Distribution (Fenabrave) reveals that 193,350 motorcycles were registered in the month, an increase of 17.55% compared to May 2024. The result also represents an increase of 5.84% compared to April.

In the first five months of the yearthe two-wheeler segment grew by 10.80%, jumping from 767,079 to 849,946 motorcycles registered in Brazil.

***Honda CG 160 continues to lead the Brazilian market (Photo: File)***

Hot demand, tight credit: Consortium as an alternative

The sector's good performance is driven by growing demand for delivery services and search for more accessible transportation. However, the reduction in credit for financing has been a challenge.

Arcelio Junior, President of Fenabrave, explains the scenario: "With the increase in the Selic Rate, financing has become more difficult for most buyers of motorcycles between 100 and 250 bhp, which make up more than 80% of the two-wheeler market. As a result, the consortium has been the best alternative, especially for the North and Northeast regions of the country".

***According to Fenabrave, a consortium is a good option for buying a motorcycle in a period of less credit (Photo: Archive)***

Best-selling motorcycle categories and models

The category City/Street leads the way in registrations up to May, accounting for 38,47% of the total, followed by Scooter/CUB (36,80%) and Trail/Fun (19,10%). See the list below:

City/Street: 38,47% of plates issued up to May
Scooter/CUB: 36,80%
Trail/Fun: 19,10%
Naked/Roadster: 2,04%
Custom: 1,51%
Maxitrail: 1,30%
Sports: 0,74%
Touring: 0,03%

***Royal Enfield Hunter 350 continues to be one of the top sellers (Photo: File)***

Check out the most registered motorcycle models by category (until May 2025):

City: Honda CG 160 (185,711 units)
CUB: Honda Biz (108,160 units)
Trail: Honda Bros (74,909 units)
Scooter: Honda PCX (22,330 units)
Custom: Royal Enfield Hunter 350 (3,187 units)
Maxitrail: Honda NC 750X (1,439 units)
Naked: Bajaj Dominar 400 (4,387 units)
Sport: Yamaha R15 (3,609 units)
Touring: Harley-Davidson Street Glide (135 units)

The 20 most registered motorcycles in May 2025

Honda CG 160: 42.478
Honda Biz: 23.177
Honda Pop 110 ES: 20.850
Honda NXR 160 Bros: 17.992
Mottu Sport 110i: 10.893
Yamaha Factor 150: 6.063
Honda CB 300F Twister: 5.612
Honda PCX 160: 4.792
Honda XRE 300 Sahara: 4.110
Shineray XY 125: 4.101
Yamaha Fazer 250: 4.067
Yamaha Lander 250: 3.642
Honda XRE 190: 3.498
Yamaha FZ15: 3.442
Honda Elite 125: 2.840
Shineray SHI 175: 2.716
Yamaha Crosser 150: 2.688
Yamaha NMax: 1.977
Shineray XY 150: 1.905
Shineray XY 50: 1.741

***Factor 150 is the Yamaha motorcycle with the most seals in May (Photo: Archive)***

Honda continues to lead the Brazilian market

Once again, Honda continues to dominate the Brazilian motorcycle market. In May, the brand sold 128,759 units, giving it a share of 66.59%. In second place, Yamaha registered 26,375 units (13.64% of the market), followed by Shineray, which closes the top 3 for May with 11,438 plates registered (5.92% share).