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Argentina motorcycle boom continues amid rising fatalities

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The motorcycle surge in Argentina continues to contrast with a declining traditional automotive sector. For the first eight months of 2026, cumulative registrations reached approximately 586,650 to 590,861 units, representing a year-on-year increase of roughly 41%. In August 2026, registrations hit approximately 74,000 units, a 34% increase compared to August 2025. Market trends show a strong preference for the 101 to 250cc engine capacity segment and Cub Underbone models, which remain popular due to affordability and urban utility. National production dominates the market, accounting for 96.85% of August registrations. Geographically, while Buenos Aires maintains high numbers, Tucumán has seen an extraordinary surge of 115.3%, moving it to third in the national ranking ahead of Córdoba. Economic ~~factors are increasingly driving this shift toward two-wheeled mobility. Rising~~ pressures, specifically rising public transportation costs, ~~such as~~ are a primary driver of this shift. In Corrientes, the monthly cost of bus fares for a worker making four daily trips can reach approximately 181,440 pesos. Similarly, Concordia implemented fare increases in ~~Corrientes,~~ September 2026, with flat rates for the first section of a trip rising to 1,930 pesos. These costs are pushing consumers toward ~~motorcycles. This demand is being met~~ motorcycles, supported by accessible credit plans that do not require traditional bank paperwork, guarantors, or pay ~~stubs, allowing~~ stubs. For instance, a Mondial 110 cc Max can be purchased through installment plans ranging from roughly 197,678 pesos over 24 months to 326,180 pesos over 9 months. Regional data shows varying growth rates within the country. While the national average for ~~installment-based purchases~~ the first eight months of ~~entry-level~~ 2026 was 41.2%, Mendoza recorded 17,386 registrations, a 16.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025, trailing the national trend. Market trends show a strong preference for the 101 to 250cc engine capacity segment and Cub Underbone models. National production dominates the market, accounting for 96.85% of August registrations. This growth coincides with rising safety ~~concerns. A~~ concerns; a study by Luchemos por la Vida found that motorcyclists accounted for 47% of all traffic fatalities in Argentina during 2025. The trend is linked to the increase in delivery workers using motorcycles for digital application-based services, facing risks such as long shifts, failure to use helmets, and mobile phone use while driving.

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