Market Forecast By Product Types (Adventure, Cruiser, Moped, Sports, Standard And Touring), By Engine Capacity (Up To 125 Cc, 126-250 Cc, 251-500 Cc And Above 500 Cc), By Key Countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Turkey, Bahrain And Rest Of Middle East) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC060932 | Publication Date: Nov 2022 | Updated Date: Mar 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 200 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 29 | |
Middle East Motorcycles Market report thoroughly covers the market by product type, engine capacity and countries. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The Middle East motorbike market, which was valued at USD 2.8 billion in 2025, is expected to reach USD 4.2 billion by 2031. Rising disposable incomes, urbanization, and increased demand for both recreational and utility motorcycles, as well as technological and environmentally friendly transportation improvements, are driving this expansion.
The Middle East motorcycle market is predicted to grow rapidly between 2025 and 2031, owing to increased urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and a growing interest in leisure and utility motorcycles. During this time, technological improvements and government initiatives to encourage environmentally friendly transportation will help to drive market growth.
According to 6Wresearch, Middle East Motorcycles Market size is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 3.7% during 2025-2031. Many important reasons point to significant expansion in the Middle East motorbike market. The increasing population and urbanization of the area are generating demand for reasonably priced and quick transportation. Particularly as disposable incomes increase, motorcycles are considered as a reasonably cheap substitute for other cars. Their low cost appeals to customers since it makes sense. Furthermore helping the industry to grow is the growing interest in leisure riding and sports as recreational pursuits. The demand for motorcycles keeps growing as more people search for both useful and fun ways of mobility. These factors combined are set to fuel the Middle East motorcycle market growth throughout the forecast period
The Middle East motorcycle market has a number of difficulties that limit its growth potential. While high import taxes greatly increase the cost of motorbikes, therefore making them less affordable, strict licensing and safety rules make it challenging for new riders to enter the market. Restricted access to financing choices limits possible purchasers of motorcycles even further. These elements taken together make motorbikes less reasonably priced and less accessible, hence perhaps slowing down market development. By means of regulatory reforms, financial incentives, and raised awareness, overcoming these obstacles will assist to open new prospects, so enabling motorbikes as a more practical means of transportation and so contribute to the long-term expansion of the industry.
Changing customer tastes and technology developments are driving some interesting patterns in the Middle East motorbike industry. Supported by government sustainability projects and growing environmental consciousness, electric motorcycles are becoming more and more popular. Particularly among younger riders who search for flexible and robust choices for long-distance travel, adventure touring bikes are becoming more and more popular.
Furthermore becoming standard are sophisticated safety and performance technology including Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) and Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS), hence enhancing ride quality and safety. These patterns show a rising market need for innovation, which motivates producers to provide more eco-friendly, high-performance, and efficient motorbike models.
There are interesting investment possibilities in the Middle East motorcycles market in several spheres. Increasing access and brand presence by means of growing dealership networks and distribution channels will help to draw more customers. Designing motorcycles that fit regional tastes and climate circumstances depends on investments in research and development. Further income sources can come from working with governments to support sustainable transportation projects and motorbike tourism. Investments in smart technologies, electric motorcycles, and rider safety elements will be crucial as the market changes. By concentrating on these areas, companies and investors can profit from the expanding need in the market for creative motorbike solutions.
Dominating the Middle East market, several big worldwide motorbike companies are always innovating and growing in profile. Among the top manufacturers are Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, BMW, and Suzuki, which provide a wide spectrum of motorcycles catered to various client needs. Riders love these brands since they emphasize performance, safety, and sophisticated features. To further their market positions, they also make investments in customer interaction techniques, after-sales services, and dealership development. These manufacturers guarantee consumers have access to premium and technologically advanced motorbikes by releasing new models, including electric and adventure bikes, thereby contributing to the ongoing expansion of the sector.
Middle East motorbike market is shaped in great part by government rules, which also affect adoption rates, safety, and cost. Some nations, like Egypt, make motorcycles more easily available by providing import duty exemption for those under 150cc. To increase road safety, countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, on the other hand, impose rigorous licensing and safety rules including required helmet laws and rider training programs. To cut traffic congestion and fuel consumption, governments are also pushing motorcycling use. Although strict rules could first slow down the rise of the market, long-term legislative support for sustainable mobility can stimulate future innovation and growth.
Driven by urbanization, technology developments, and government backing for sustainable transportation, the Middle East motorcycles market seems to have bright future. Growing popularity of electric motorcycles together with continuous infrastructural investment will help to expand the market. Improved financing choices, strengthened safety rules, and creative models will appeal to a wider customer base motorcycles by means of their attractiveness. Moreover, greater initiatives in supporting smart mobility options and motorcycling tourism would help development. The Middle East motorbike market is poised to develop into a vibrant and fast growing sector with constant innovation and investment that presents major chances for companies and investors.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch, Driven by growing interest in high-performance bikes and leisure riding, the sports motorbike sector now leads the Middle East motorcycling industry. Growing demand for sophisticated features, improved speed, and agility appealing to both enthusiasts and younger riders fuels the popularity of this class.
Driven by its high disposable income, urbanization, and rising need for both leisure and utilitarian transportation, the UAE boasts the biggest share in the Middle East motorbike industry. Strong infrastructure and government support of the nation also help to explain its supremacy in the regional motorbike market.
The Middle East Motorcycles Market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments
1. Executive Summary |
2. Introduction |
2.1 Report Description |
2.2 Key Highlights |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Asumptions |
3. Middle East Motorcycles Market Overview |
3.1 Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
3.2 Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Product Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Engine Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
3.4 Middle East Motorcycles Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.5 Middle East Motorcycles Market - Porter’s Five Forces |
4. Middle East Motorcycles Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5. Middle East Motorcycles Market Trends |
6. Middle East Motorcycles Market Overview, by Product Types |
6.1 Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, by Adventure, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Cruise, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Mopeds, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Sports, 2021-2031F |
6.5 Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Standard, 2021-2031F |
6.6 Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Touring, 2021-2031F |
7. Middle East Motorcycles Market Overview, by Engine Capacity |
7.1 Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Upto 125 cc, 2021-2031F |
7.2 Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, By 126-250 cc, 2021-2031F |
7.3 Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, By 251-500 cc, 2021-2031F |
7.4 Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Above 500 cc, 2021-2031F |
8. Bahrain Motorcycles Market Overview |
8.1 Bahrain Motorcycles Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
8.2 Bahrain Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Product Types, 2021-2031F |
8.3 Bahrain Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Engine Capacity, 2021-2031F |
8.4 Bahrain Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Regions, 2021-2031F |
9. Kuwait Motorcycles Market Overview |
9.1 Kuwait Motorcycles Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
9.2 Kuwait Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Product Types, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Kuwait Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Engine Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Kuwait Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
10. UAE Motorcycles Market Overview |
10.1 UAE Motorcycles Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
10.2 UAE Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Product Types, 2021-2031F |
10.3 UAE Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Engine Capacity, 2021-2031F |
10.4 UAE Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Regions, 2021-2031F |
11. Qatar Motorcycles Market Overview |
11.1 Qatar Motorcycles Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
11.2 Qatar Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Product Types, 2021-2031F |
11.3 Qatar Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Engine Capacity, 2021-2031F |
11.4 Qatar Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Regions, 2021-2031F |
12. Oman Motorcycles Market Overview |
12.1 Oman Motorcycles Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
12.2 Oman Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Product Types, 2021-2031F |
12.3 Oman Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Engine Capacity, 2021-2031F |
12.4 Oman Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Regions, 2021-2031F |
13. Saudi Arabia Motorcycles Market Overview |
13.1 Saudi Arabia Motorcycles Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
13.2 Saudi Arabia Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Product Types, 2021-2031F |
13.3 Saudi Arabia Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Engine Capacity, 2021-2031F |
13.4 Saudi Arabia Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Regions, 2021-2031F |
14. Turkey Motorcycles Market Overview |
14.1 Turkey Motorcycles Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
14.2 Turkey Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Product Types, 2021-2031F |
14.3 Turkey Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Engine Capacity, 2021-2031F |
14.4 Turkey Motorcycles Market Revenues, By Regions, 2021-2031F |
15. Rest of Middle East Motorcycles Market Overview |
15.1 Rest of Middle East Motorcycles Market Revenues, 2021-2031F |
16. Middle East Motorcycles Market Key Performance Indicators |
16. Middle East Motorcycles Market Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Middle East Motorcycles Market By Companies, 2024 |
16.2 Kuwait Motorcycles Market By Companies, 2024 |
16.3 UAE Motorcycles Market By Companies, 2024 |
16.4 Bahrain Motorcycles Market By Companies, 2024 |
16.5 Oman Motorcycles Market By Companies, 2024 |
16.6 Qatar Motorcycles Market By Companies, 2024 |
16.6 Saudi Arabia Motorcycles Market By Companies, 2024 |
16.7 Turkey Motorcycles Market By Companies, 2024 |
16.8 Rest of Middle East Motorcycles Market By Companies, 2024 |
16.9 Middle East Motorcycles Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters |
17. Company Profiles |
18. Key Strategic Recommendations |
19. Disclaimer |
Market Forecast By Product Types (Adventure, Cruiser, Moped, Sports, Standard And Touring), By Engine Capacity (Up To 125 Cc, 126-250 Cc, 251-500 Cc And Above 500 Cc), By Key Countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Turkey, Bahrain And Rest Of Middle East) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC060932 | Publication Date: Jul 2021 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 200 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 |
Middle East Motorcycles Market has been growing significantly owing to the lack of reliable public transportation system along with rising urbanization. In Middle East, motorcycle taxis are being used for carrying goods and passengers to distant places in many countries leading to an increase in sales of motorcycles. In addition, the easy two-wheeler financing along with the increasing influx of cheap imports are spurring the demand for motorcycles in Middle East.
According to 6Wresearch, Middle East Motorcycles Market size is expected to grow during 2020-2026. UAE is anticipated to lead the motorcycles market revenue share in Middle East on account of the growing per capita income along with increasing employment opportunities. In UAE, motorcycles are also used as a means of recreation leading to an increase in sales. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 has led to a decline in the sales of motorcycles. Once the lockdown is lifted, commuters are expected to avoid public transport which would lead to an increase in demand for personal vehicles in UAE.
Based on product types, the market is segmented into motorcycles and scooters. The motorcycles segment is dominating the market due to their quicker acceleration, larger fuel tank, higher engine capacity, larger wheelbase and easy maintenance. Based on engine capacity, the market is segmented into up to 125cc, 126-250cc, and 251-500cc and above 500cc. The above 500cc segment dominates the market followed by 251cc-500cc and is anticipated to maintain its dominance over the next five years as well.
The Middle East Motorcycles Market report thoroughly covers the Middle East Motorcycles Market by product types, engine capacity and key countries including UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Turkey and the Rest of Middle East. The Middle East Motorcycles Market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going Middle East Motorcycles Market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, market drivers, and Middle East Motorcycles Market share by companies, which would help stakeholders to device and align market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Key Highlights
Markets Covered
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments: