The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has emerged as a top seller among adventure motorcycles worldwide. The India-based company reported sales exceeding 38,000 units outside its home market during 2025.
The Himalayan 450 outsold the BMW R1300 GS, which recorded 32,555 units sold globally in the same year. Adding the BMW R1300 GS Adventure model, which sold 33,570 units, brings the combined BMW 1300 series total to 66,125 motorcycles.
Honda retained its position as the world's largest motorcycle and scooter manufacturer in 2025. The Japanese company sold 20.7 million units, maintaining a lead it has held for 52 years. Data compiled by German magazine MOTORRAD placed several Indian and Chinese firms in the top 10.
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Colombia registered 654,146 new motorcycles in the first half of 2026, an increase of 164,315 units compared to the same period in 2025.
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