# Motorcycle manufacturing expansion in Manaus

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/motorcycle-manufacturing-expansion-in-manaus
> Updated: 2026-08-20T10:15:28.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The motorcycle manufacturing sector in Manaus, Brazil, is experiencing growth and significant milestones. BMW Motorrad marked the 10-year anniversary of its Manaus plant, which is the company’s only two-wheel assembly facility outside of Germany. The plant reached a production milestone of 150,000 motorcycles, utilizing 100% renewable energy to assemble 13 different models.

Further industry expansion is indicated by MXF, which announced plans to invest over R$ 10 million to open a new factory in Manaus by 2027. This new facility aims for an annual production capacity of up to 30,000 units, focusing on 4x4 ATVs and performance motorcycles.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Motorcycle manufacturers expand presence in Manaus

MXF announces a new R$ 10 million factory in Manaus for 2027, while BMW Motorrad celebrates a decade of production in the region and a 150,000-unit manufacturing milestone.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/motorcycle-manufacturers-expand-presence-in-manaus

### 2026-08-04: BMW Motorrad celebrates 150,000 motorcycles produced at Brazil's Manaus plant in 10 years

BMW Motorrad produced its 150,000th motorcycle at the Manaus plant, celebrating a decade of operation. The milestone bike, a R 1300 GS Adventure, highlights the plant’s capacity, renewable energy use, and BMW’s

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bmw-motorrad-celebrates-150000-motorcycles-produced-at-brazils-manaus-plant-in-10-years

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