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State of the Powersports Industry – April 2025

Despite a slight industry dip in April, demand for used Powersports is rising, with some markets and categories outperforming trends and revealing growth potential.
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In April 2025, the Powersports industry saw a -1.78% year-over-year (YoY) decline*, compared to a -6.95% growth YoY in April 2024*.

*North America Combined New and Used Data 

Category Performance – New Powersports Sales

New Powersports sales saw negative YoY growth (-7.95%), indicating continued consumer demand in the pre-owned segment.

Performing with the Market (Categories aligned with industry trends)

  • UTV: -7.61%
  • Autocycle: -8.45%

Performing Against the Market (Categories underperforming or outperforming industry trends)

Categories Underperforming Against Industry Trends

  • Scooter: -37.89% 
  • Standard: -16.75%
  • Cruiser: -13.76%
  • Touring: -25.14% 
  • Dual Sport:  -13.40%

Categories Outperforming Industry Trends

  • Sport: -4.18% 
  • Quad: +1.48%
  • Motocross: -4.37%
  • Other off Highway: +6.03% 

Market Share by Demographics

  • Male: 84.68%
  • Female: 15.32%

*North America Combined New and Used Data 

Regional Performance – Where Demand is Rising & Falling

Despite the industry decline, some markets are significantly outperforming the national average, creating growth opportunities. However, other markets are experiencing steeper declines, indicating potential challenges for dealers.

Top Growth Markets for New Powersports– April 2025

  1. Great Bend, KS+225.00% YoY
  2. Pittsfield, MA+104.76% YoY
  3. La Grange, GA+100.00% YoY
  4. Logan, WV+78.26% YoY
  5. Orangeburg, SC +67.74% YoY

Declining Markets for New Powersports – April 2025

  1. Greenville-Washington, NC-100.00% YoY
  2. Raleigh-Durham, NC-98.48% YoY
  3. Hilo, HI -65.85% YoY
  4. Mitchell, SD → –51.82% YoY
  5. Roseburg, AL-50.00% YoY

Used Powersports Market Trends – April 2025

Similar to new Powersports, used Powersports sales saw positive YoY growth (+2.04%), indicating an increased consumer demand in the pre-owned segment.

Top-Performing Used Powersports Categories

  • Sport: +1.75%
  • Touring: +3.95%
  • UTV: +13.83%
  • Dual Sport: +7.20%
  • Standard: +1.71%
  • Motocross: +2.90%
  • Other Off Highway: +2.55%

Underperforming Used Powersports Categories

  • Cruiser: -0.73%
  • Quad: -0.81%
  • Scooter: -5.44%
  • Autocycle: -0.74%
  • Mini Bike: -66.67%

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There’s always more to the data than whether the industry is up or down. By peeling back the layers, you uncover new opportunities to act strategically.

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