New Zealand Motorbike Sales : 2025

Motorbike sales in NZ have been reducing over the past few years. 8,552 were sold in 2021 but each year since the number has fallen. In 2025, 6,147 were sold.

They are expensive to register in NZ due to their high accident rate and the cost that puts on the medical system. That cost is passed on to the rider via the annual registration. 

I've noticed brand sales bounce around more than cars. Therefore, some of the increases (green) or decreases (yellow) could be very different next year.

Honda is the most popular with 907 units sold. CFMOTO  jumped into second spot with 708 registrations. 

Summary: Recent increases in registration fees may have put some buyers off as overall ownership costs are now quite high. 

Data source: NZTA. Photo source: Honda & Triumph NZ.