# Argentina motorcycle boom continues as car sales decline > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-motorcycle-sector > Updated: 2026-08-16T10:09:31.000Z. Sources: 55. Developments: 13. The motorcycle surge in Argentina has reached new milestones, with total registrations for the first seven months of 2026 hitting 511,986 units—a 41.9% increase over the same period in 2025. This growth has allowed the industry to surpass the 500,000-unit milestone. In July alone, 71,217 motorcycles were registered, a 30.4% year-on-year rise. Honda remains the market leader, followed by Gilera and Motomel, with low-displacement models under 150 cc maintaining strong consumer preference. This two-wheeler boom coincides with a significant downturn in the car market. In July 2026, new car registrations fell 30.3% year-on-year to 43,758 units, with the sharpest decline seen in Misiones, where sales dropped 43.7%. Toyota leads car sales, while Ford has moved to cut production speed at its General Pacheco plant by approximately 17% to align with softer demand. Parallel to the motorcycle trend, electric and hybrid vehicle adoption is rising. In the first half of 2026, Santa Fe province recorded 2,531 such vehicles, exceeding its total from the previous year. This growth is supported by provincial tax incentives under Law 13.781, which can exempt registration fees for up to ten years. The shift toward motorcycles is increasingly driven by economic factors, including rising public transport fares and a decline in formal employment, as citizens seek low-cost mobility for delivery services and commuting. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Argentina motorcycle sales grow 30.4% in July Argentina's motorcycle market saw a 30.4% year-on-year increase in July registrations, with total sales for the first seven months of the year rising 41.9% to over 511,000 units. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-motorcycle-sales-grow-304-in-july ### 2026-08-04: Argentina records surge in electric car and motorcycle registrations Argentina’s Santa Fe saw 2,531 electric/hybrid car registrations, while nationwide motorcycle sales topped 511,986 units, a 41.9% rise, driven by tax incentives and job market shifts. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-records-surge-in-electric-car-and-motorcycle-registrations ### 2026-07-30: Argentina car sales plunge 30% in July 2026 Argentina’s July 2026 car registrations fell 30.3% YoY to 43,758 units, while motorcycles rose 30% to 71,217. Toyota leads, Ford cuts Ranger output, and Misiones sees a 43.7% drop. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ford-cuts-ranger-pickup-production-in-argentina-amid-regional-demand-slowdown ### 2026-07-24: Argentina car registrations fall 15% in June while motorcycles surge June 2026 car registrations in Argentina fell 15.1% YoY to 31,127 units, while motorcycle registrations rose 45% to 69,439, with imports making up 84.8% of cars. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-car-registrations-fall-15-in-june-while-motorcycles-surge ### 2026-07-14: Motorcycle market booms in Argentina and Mexico as financing expands and registrations double Argentine banks launch low‑installment motorcycle loans while Mexico’s Ciudad Juárez sees motorcycle registrations double, driven by delivery‑app growth. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/motorcycle-market-booms-in-argentina-and-mexico-as-financing-expands-and-registrations-double ### 2026-07-13: Used Vehicle Markets See Growth in Argentina and Andorra Argentina's June used‑vehicle transfers rose 8.2% to 155,753, while Andorra's importers forecast stronger second‑half sales after a 16.4% May registration increase. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/used-vehicle-markets-see-growth-in-argentina-and-andorra ### 2026-07-09: Argentina's June 2026 auto market shows used‑car surge amid new‑car slump Argentina's June 2026 auto market saw an 8.6 % rise in used‑car sales, hitting a yearly high, while new‑car registrations fell 12.8 % YoY and agricultural machinery registrations dropped sharply. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-automotive-market-shows-mixed-trends-as-motorcycle-registration-surge-masks-backlog-car-sa ### 2026-06-24: Motorcycle registrations overtake car registrations in Argentina Argentina registered 34,158 motorcycles in early June, overtaking cars; low‑displacement bikes dominate due to cost, financing and delivery‑app work. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/motorcycle-registrations-overtake-car-registrations-in-argentina ### 2026-06-22: Yamaha dominates May 2026 motorcycle sales as budget bikes surge in Argentina Yamaha sold a record 72,821 bikes in May 2026, led by the RayZR, as Argentina’s cheap‑bike market grew 43% YoY, driven by models under US$1,000. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yamaha-dominates-may-2026-motorcycle-sales-as-budget-bikes-surge-in-argentina ### 2026-06-08: Motorcycle sales surge in Argentina and Colombia in 2026 Argentina projects 960k motorcycle sales in 2026, while Colombia joins the global top‑10, selling over 1.1 million units in 2025 and 547k by May 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/motorcycle-sales-surge-in-argentina-and-colombia-in-2026 ### 2026-06-02: Argentina sees surge in motorcycle registrations as car sales slump Argentina's motorcycle registrations rose 47.5% YoY in early 2026, while car registrations fell 25.6% in May, highlighting opposite market trends. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-sees-surge-in-motorcycle-registrations-as-car-sales-slump ### 2026-05-29: Argentina confronts illegal motorbike use in Posadas, Rosario and Mar del Plata Argentina faces rising illegal motorbike activity: stunt rides in Posadas, a bicimoto crash in Rosario, and nightly motorcycle crowds in Mar del Plata raise safety and enforcement concerns. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/motorbike-gatherings-spark-safety-and-noise-concerns-in-argentine-towns ### 2026-05-16: Argentina's motorcycle market eyes record 2026 sales near one million units Argentina's motorcycle sector projects a 2026 record of nearly one million units, surpassing past peaks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinas-motorcycle-market-eyes-record-2026-sales-near-one-million-units --- Cite as: Argentina motorcycle boom continues as car sales decline. 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