Overview of the global semi-automatic motorcycles market
The global semi-automatic motorcycles market is anticipated to grow rapidly and post a CAGR of more than 21% during the forecast period. The growing trend for long distance traveling accelerates the demand for semi-automatic motorcycles in the touring segment, which will drive the growth prospects for the global semi-automatic motorcycles market until the end of 2021. Also, since semi-automatic transmission is becoming a standard fitment in the touring segment motorcycles, the adoption of automatic transmission in the touring motorcycles is increasing. For instance, Honda is continuously incorporating DCT technology in various automatic motorcycle models. One of the major factors responsible for the growing demand for heavyweight motorcycles by the consumers is the comfort and safety provided during long distance traveling.
The development of hybrid motorcycles with semi-automatic transmission will drive the growth prospects for the global semi-automatic motorcycles market in the forthcoming years. A hybrid motorcycle uses semi-automatic transmission, which comprises of hybrid powertrain consisting inline-four ICE and an electric motor. Some of the major benefits of this development include less emission and increased fuel efficiency.
Competitive landscape and key vendors
The global semi-automatic motorcycles market is highly competitive and diversified due to the presence of a large number of regional and international vendors across the globe. These vendors are increasingly focusing on developing innovative and compact semi-automatic transmission systems to enhance their product portfolio.
Key vendors in this market are -
- Honda
- BMW Motorrad
- Yamaha Motor Company
- Ducati
Other prominent vendors in the market include Aprilia, ShiftFX, Suzuki, and TVS Motor Company.
Segmentation by transmission type and analysis of the semi-automatic motorcycles market
- DCT
- Other transmission types
The other transmissions segment accounted for the maximum market share during 2016 and will continue to dominate the semi-automatic transmission bikes market for the next few years. One of the major factors responsible for the market segment's growth is the development of own electronic transmission systems for the selected sports bikes.
Segmentation by geography and analysis of the semi-automatic motorcycles market
In terms of geography, EMEA accounted for the maximum market share during 2016 and will continue to dominate the semi-automatic transmission bikes market until the end of 2021. One of the major factors responsible for the growth of the semi-automatic motorcycles market in the region is the increasing penetration of ultra-luxury motorcycles.
Key questions answered in the report include
- What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
- What are the key factors driving the global semi-automatic motorcycles market?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global semi-automatic motorcycles market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in the global semi-automatic motorcycles market?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global semi-automatic motorcycles market?
- What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
- What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global semi-automatic motorcycles market?
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Table of Contents
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
- Market overview
- Top-vendor offerings
PART 03: Market research methodology
- Research methodology
- Economic indicators
PART 04: Introduction
- Key market highlights
- Overview
- Market dynamics of semi-automatic motorcycles
- Value chain analysis of semi-automatic motorcycles
PART 05: Market landscape
- Market overview
- Market size and forecast
- Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by transmission type
- Segmentation of global semi-automatic motorcycles market by transmission type
- Global semi-automatic motorcycles market by DCT
- Global semi-automatic motorcycles market by other transmissions
PART 07: Geographic segmentation
- Segmentation of global semi-automatic motorcycles market by geography
- Semi-automatic motorcycles market in EMEA
- Semi-automatic motorcycles market in Americas
- Semi-automatic motorcycle market in APAC
PART 08: Market drivers
- Convenience to older motorcyclists, first-time motorcycle riders, and women riders
- Increasing sales of ultra-luxury motorcycles
- Introduction of high-performance electric motorcycles
- Increase in long distance traveling, leading to growth of semi-automatic motorcycles in touring segment
- Increasing electrification of mechanical components
PART 09: Market challenges
- Difficulties in riding and high cost of ownership associated with semi-automatic motorcycles
- Reliability concerns regarding semi-automatic motorcycles due to complex components
- Design complication owing to different scenarios
PART 10: Market trends
- Development of hybrid motorcycles with semi-automatic transmission
- Development of custom kit that converts manual motorcycle to semi-automatic motorcycle, driving aftermarket fitments
- Growing demand for semi-automatic transmission in mass segment motorcycles
- Adoption of DCT to drive demand for semi-automatic motorcycles against fully automatic motorcycles
PART 11: Vendor landscape
- Competitive benchmarking
- Other prominent vendors
PART 12: Key vendor analysis
- Honda
- BMW Motorrad
- Yamaha Motor Company
- Ducati
PART 13: Appendix
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