Overview of the global slipper clutch market for two-wheelers
Market research analysts at Technavio predict that the global slipper clutch market for two-wheelers will grow steadily during the next four years and in terms of units, will post a CAGR of more than 11% by 2020. This market research analysis identifies the rise in sales of premium bikes in emerging markets as one of the primary growth factors for the motorcycle slipper clutch market. The rise in number of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) in APAC will result in an increase in the purchasing power of the region’s population. Since credit-related issues would weigh less for people in the affluent class, there will be a rapid increase in the sales of premium motorcycles in the region, especially in the emerging markets. An increase in sales volume of premium motorcycles in these regions will induce several other international OEMs to enter the market by forming partnerships with domestic motorcycle OEMs. As the premium motorcycle segment is one the major contributors to the slipper clutch market, an increase in their sales volume will subsequently drive the growth of the back torque limiting clutch market.
The motorcycle market in emerging countries such as India and China is dominated by commuter bikes and these regions account for the major shares of the global two-wheelers market. The increasing amount of road congestion and the volatile nature of fuel prices affect the market for premium motorcycles in these markets. It has been observed that end-users in this region focus on purchasing motorcycles mainly for economic and fast travel, that will result in increasing the sales of motorcycles with engine capacity between 101cc and 125cc such as scooters. This will affect the sales of premium motorcycles, which in turn, will greatly affect the sales of slipper clutch for motorcycles.
Competitive landscape and key vendors
This global anti-hopping clutch market is characterized by the presence of a number vendors and is highly competitive. The market has a very few well-established vendors and they are continuously focusing on increasing their R&D investments and expanding their customer base. The market has very little entry barriers, which will encourage the entry of several other small- and medium-scale vendors. Technological advancements, introduction of new regulations, and the entry of new competitors will intensify the level of competition among vendors.
The leading vendors in the market are -
- Hyper Racer
- Surflex
- Sigma Performance
- Yoyodyne
- Hinson Clutch Components
Segmentation by engine size/capacity and analysis of the slipper clutch market for two-wheelers
- Entry level (below 400cc engine)
- Mid-size (400-699cc engine)
- Full-size (700-1000cc engine)
- Performance (above 1000cc)
During 2015, the entry level segment that consists of motorcycles equipped with engines below 400cc, accounted for the major market shares and dominated this market. The heavy import duty imposed on company built units (CBUs) by developing countries such as India, will induce OEMs to open manufacturing units in the country and compete with local vendors and other international vendors with a price advantage over their entry-level and premium motorcycles equipped with slipper clutches. As a result, the shares of this market segment will increase during the next four years and this segment will continue its market dominance throughout the predicted period.
Geographical segmentation and analysis of the slipper clutch market for two-wheelers
This market study estimates that in terms of geographical regions, EMEA will be the major revenue contributor to the slipper clutch market throughout the next four years. Factors such as the wide popularity of sports tourers and tourer motorcycles and the presence of the manufacturing units of major motorcycle manufacturers such as Ducati, MV Agusta, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Benelli, and Honda, will propel the market’s growth prospects.
Key questions answered in the report include
- What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
- What are the key factors driving the global slipper clutch market for two-wheelers?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global slipper clutch market for two-wheelers?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in the global slipper clutch market for two-wheelers?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global slipper clutch market for two-wheelers?
- 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 slipper clutch market for two-wheelers?
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The growing sales of electric two-wheelers and a high number of two wheeler road accidents have necessitated the use of safety features like ABS and slipper clutches for these vehicles. The primary purpose of a slipper clutch is to control the rear wheel under hard braking and downshifting that causes it to lose grip. These clutches are particularly useful on higher displacement bikes where the engine braking force is very strong and may cause the motorcycle to go out of control, leading to a high-speed collision or accident. Hyper Racer, Surflex, and Yoyodyneti have been identified as some of the prominent vendors in this market space.
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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
PART 05: Market landscape
- Market overview
- Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by application
- Global slipper clutch for two-wheelers market segmentation
- Global slipper clutch market for two-wheelers by engine size
- Global slipper clutch market for two-wheelers in entry-level segment
- Global slipper clutch market for two-wheelers in mid-size level
- Global slipper clutch market for two-wheelers in full-size level
- Global slipper clutch market for two-wheelers in performance segment
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
- Geographical segmentation of global slipper clutch market for two-wheelers
- Slipper clutch market for two-wheelers in EMEA
- Slipper clutch market in Americas
- Slipper clutch market for two-wheelers in APAC
PART 08: Key leading countries
- Global slipper clutch market for two-wheelers 2015-2020
PART 09: Market drivers
- Rise in sales of premium bikes in emerging markets
- Increase in motorcycle tourer communities and events
- Alarming rate of two-wheeler road accidents
PART 10: Impact of drivers
PART 11: Market challenges
- Upcoming dual clutch transmission eliminating the need for slipper clutches
- Higher sales of commuter bikes
- Growing sales of electric two-wheelers
PART 12: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 13: Market trends
- Improvement in performance of low displacement bikes
- Standardization of optional features
- Premium bike manufacturers shifting base to Asian countries
PART 14: Vendor landscape
- Competitive scenario
- Prominent vendors
PART 15: Key vendor analysis
- Hyper Racer
- Surflex
- Sigma Performance
- Yoyodyne
- Hinson Clutch Components
PART 16: Appendix
PART 17: Explore Technavio
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape