Brazil motorcycle output, sales to hit records in 2026, Abraciclo raises forecast

Abraciclo, representing 11 manufacturers in Manaus, raised its 2026 production growth forecast to 6% (2.1 million units) from 4.5%, citing strong demand. Sales are expected to set an all-time record, while production nears the 2008 peak. The upward revision signals robust consumer spending and industrial activity in Brazil, though it is sector-specific.