AUSTRALIANS are taking to scooters again, with sales up 4.6 per cent in September compared with the same month in 2024 and with the segment claiming a greater slice of the overall motorcycle market.

Data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows scooters now represent 5.7 per cent of all motorcycle sales.

While scooter sales are up, all other motorcycle categories are down with an overall 2.2 per cent fall compared with September 2024. Across all categories, 63,988 motorcycles were sold in the first nine months of 2025, representing a 2.2 per cent decrease compared with the same period last year.

FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the lift in scooter sales shows a growing preference for efficient and affordable ways to move around cities.

“Scooters are clearly regaining popularity among urban riders. They provide a practical and economical transport option for short trips, commuting and navigating city traffic,” Mr Weber said.

In a closer look at the sales data, the FCAI said off-highway vehicles declined by 4.3 per cent year-to-date, representing 15.3 per cent of total sales. 

Off-road bikes eased by 0.7 per cent and accounted for 41.2 per cent of sales. Road bikes were down 3.8 per cent, making up 37.8 per cent of the market.

FCAI chief executive Tony Weber

Mr Weber said that these scooters were part of the regulated motorcycle sector.

The top three brands have all maintained positive results year-to-date with Yamaha continuing to lead overall sales, followed by Honda, Kawasaki and KTM. 

“From scooters to off-road and road bikes, the data shows Australians continue to value the freedom and flexibility of motorcycling,” Mr Weber said.

Brands not included in the FCAI figures include CFMOTO, Kymco, Sherco and Landboss that are imported by Mojo Motorcycles which is not a member of the FCAI.

Brands under the Urban Moto Imports group, such as Royal Enfield, Benelli, MV Agusta, Segway and Rieju, are also not included in the FCAI audit.

MCNews said that with the quoted 63,988 total sales in the Australian market from the FCAI figures during the first three quarters of 2025, excluding sales from non-FCAI-aligned brands, the actual figure is likely to be well in excess of 80,000 units.