Taiwan’s annual motorcycle registration figures for 2025 have been released. The total number of motorcycles registered in 2025 was 707,406, a 5.9% decline from the previous year, with Sanyang remaining the top seller for the year. Although the 700,000-unit threshold was maintained in 2025, the figure still marks a new low for the past decade.
What are the top-selling motorcycles in Taiwan for 2025? Here is a summary and explanation:
In 2025, the total number of registered motorcycles in Taiwan reached a decade-low.
In 2025, the total number of motorcycles registered in Taiwan was 708,406, a 5.9% decline from the 752,643 registered in 2024, marking the lowest registration figure in nearly a decade. Among these, the electric motorcycle market in 2025 was impacted by the sudden discontinuation of Gogoro’s best-selling JEGO model, as well as negative public sentiment surrounding the government’s excise tax exemptions—which applied to both fuel-powered and electric motorcycles—including leadership changes and the cancellation of the “unlimited riding” program. annual registrations dropped sharply from 78,757 in 2024 to 49,129 in 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 37.6%.
Why will the number of new motorcycle registrations in Taiwan in 2025 hit a ten-year low? Which models are the best-sellers? Here is a summary video and detailed explanation:
In 2025, the annual number of new motorcycle registrations in Taiwan hit a decade-low, primarily due to four major factors: a 37.6% decline in annual registrations of electric motorcycles; front-loading of purchases and uncertainty regarding the excise tax; a declining birth rate and changes in urban transportation patterns; and weak consumer confidence in the first half of the year triggered by U.S. President Trump’s tariffs, which led the public to adopt a more conservative approach to vehicle purchases.
In 2025, Sanyang Motorcycle Retained Its Title as Sales Leader, Suzuki Enjoyed a Booming Year, and Gogoro Was the Biggest Loser:
In 2025, Sanyang Motorcycles sold 313,501 units, once again claiming the top spot in Taiwan’s motorcycle sales. Its market share rose from 40.9% in 2024 to 44.3%, representing an overall year-over-year growth of 1.8%;Kymco, meanwhile, saw its annual registration volume drop to 183,197 units and its market share decline to 25.9% due to a slowdown in aggressive promotional pricing for its “people’s scooter” models and market strategy adjustments resulting from executive-level personnel changes. Although it remained firmly in second place, it posted a year-over-year decline of 8.7%; Yamaha Motor continues to enjoy a loyal following among female riders and in the sports motorcycle segment. Amid ongoing promotions for mass-market models, product lines such as the Jog, Jinghao, and Limi product lines maintained their core customer base. In the second half of the year, with the launch of the seventh-generation Jingzhan 125 and 155, the company recorded 125,928 units in 2025, with market share rising slightly to 17.8%, though this represented a year-over-year (YOY) decline of 1.8%; GOGORO, however, faced negative factors such as the discontinuation of its JEGO model, executive reshuffles, and the parent company’s poor financial performance… , and other negative factors. Although it launched the Ezzy green-plate electric motorcycle in the second half of the year, because the commodity tax subsidy included conventional gasoline motorcycles, it sold only 28,176 units in 2025, with market share declining to just 4%, representing a year-over-year decline of as much as -46.3%; Suzuki, among Japanese brands,Driven by strong sales of the Saluto and Sui models, the company posted impressive sales of 18,946 units in 2025, with its market share growing to 2.7% to secure a solid fifth-place ranking. Year-over-year (YOY)This represents a significant increase of 19.2%.
In 2025, the 6th through 10th places were taken by Honda (1.4% market share), PGO (1.4% market share), Vespa (0.9% market share), Hongjiaten (0.49% market share), Zhonghua eMoving (market share: 0.26%), with year-over-year (YOY) declines of -9.5%, -9.4%, -12.4%, -18.5%, and -57%, respectively.
Sanyang Motorcycles Claims 7 Spots in the 2025 Top 10, Kymco Two, and Yamaha One:
Among the top 10 best-selling motorcycle models of 2025, SYM had seven models on the list, far outpacing other brands. among which the all-new DiJue 125, through continuous minor updates, once again claimed the title of annual sales champion with 58,195 units sold, dominating the 125cc segment, while its more affordable sibling model, the New DiJue 125, secured third place for the year with 38,753 units sold; Sanyang’s JET SL+158, however, saw its annual registrations drop to 38,406 units (a 13% decline) due to competition from the brand’s own MMBCU 158, yet it still claimed fourth place overall and the top spot in the 150cc series; the MMBCU 158 posted strong sales of 24,973 units, rising from 12th to 7th place in the 2024 annual rankings; the Woo 115 secured the annual title with 30,971 units sold.The CLBCU 125, which took fifth place overall and won the 115 cc class—a model specifically marketed to female riders—came in tenth with 19,317 units sold.
Kymco secured second place among motorcycle brands with two popular commuter models, including the Da Di Ming Liu 2.0, with 26,469 units registered, and the GP125, with 24,389 units registered; Yamaha MotorOne model made the list, ranking third for the brand; the model in question is the Jog 125, which is designed for female riders and took second place in the annual rankings with 45,143 units sold!
The 2025 Top 11–20 models are, respectively, the Yamaha New Jingzhan 125 (6th and 7th generations), Kymco NICE XL 115, Kymco RTS R 165, Yamaha Jinghao 125, Sanyang DRGBT 158, Sanyang Fiddle LT 115, Kymco New Haomao 125, Sanyang JET SL 125, Kymco New Many LED 125, and Suzuki Sui 125.
Looking ahead to 2026, Taiwan Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced on January 9, 2026, that it had completed a transfer of ownership and had become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. of Japan. According to the latest sales figures, with the launch of the seventh-generation Cygnus XR155, Yamaha Motor Taiwan is not only expected to claim the monthly sales crown in the 155cc segment but also has a chance to challenge Kymco for second place in January—a remarkable achievement that can be described asA bombshell for Taiwan’s motorcycle market!
Although constrained by manufacturers’ production capacity and distribution channel structures, the competitive landscape among Taiwanese motorcycle brands is unlikely to change overnight in the short term. However, as the lineups of popular gasoline-powered models gradually become more comprehensive, competition among the top three motorcycle brands (Sanyang, Kymco, and Yamaha) is expected to intensify. As for electric motorcycles, although the outlook remains bleak at present, sales of the EZZY “green plate” electric motorcycles have been strong, and with the help of WeMo’s comprehensive fleet replacement program, the market share should be able to hold steady at around 7%!
Overall, due to the declining birth rate and irreversible trends in urban transportation, it is unlikely that Taiwan’s domestic motorcycle market will ever again experience the boom of annual sales exceeding 800,000 units. However, the durability of Taiwanese motorcycle engines and their compliance with the highest environmental standards have been widely recognized internationally. Coupled with the gradual rise of the global non-red industrial chain, Yamaha Motor’s acquisition of all shares in Taiwan Yamaha Motor serves as a strong endorsement of Taiwan’s capabilities in motorcycle R&D, production, and manufacturing. According to statistics from the Taiwan Motorcycle Manufacturers Association for January through October 2025, both the value and volume of Taiwan’s motorcycle exports have continued to increase. Given the limited growth potential of the domestic market, increased exports will help manufacturers allocate more resources to R&D, enabling them to develop more innovative models and boost consumer interest in upgrading their vehicles. This will also provide the foundation for stabilizing Taiwan’s domestic motorcycle market at over 700,000 units.!
Source: KOCPC Chinese