Domestic sales of two-wheeled vehicles (motorcycles) in Indonesia remain sluggish meanwhile exports are accelerating. By August 2025, Indonesian motorcycle exports had reached about 366,000 units—a 5.2% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. The rising export figures are seen as a sign that foreign buyers’ trust in Indonesian motorcycles has improved. Meanwhile, domestic sales are underperforming, which stands in contrast to the export success.
The surge in motorcycle exports is contributing positively to Indonesia’s non-oil and gas manufacturing sector. The sector currently accounts for approximately 16.92% of GDP in the second quarter of 2025, and is growing more rapidly (at around 5.6%) than overall economic growth (5.12%) for the same period. The contrast between weak domestic demand and strong external orders underscores the increasing dependence of Indonesia’s motorcycle industry on global markets.
