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State of the Powersports Industry – July 2025

July 2025 saw a -4.06% YoY decline in Powersports, with new sales down -7.42% and used sales steadier at -2.01%. Explore key trends and markets.
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In July 2025, the Powersports industry recorded a -4.06% year-over-year (YoY) decline across new and used models. While this marks a larger drop than July 2024’s -2.37% YoY decline, it suggests the industry is still experiencing sustained but manageable headwinds.

New Powersports Sales

New unit sales declined -7.42% YoY in July 2025, following a +2.21% increase in July 2024. This shift highlights a notable softening in demand compared to last year’s growth.

Outperforming the Market 

  • ATV/UTV: -0.71%
  • Sport: -0.98% 

Performing in Line with the Market

  • Cruiser: -8.97%

Underperforming the Market

  • Touring: -16.46%
  • Dual Sport:  -15.03%
  • Traditional: –10.75%
  • Dirt Bike: -15.96%

Used Powersports Sales

The used market remained relatively steady, with sales dipping -2.01% YoY in July 2025, an improvement from the -4.97% decline seen in July 2024.

Outperforming the Market 

  • ATV/UTV: 0.04%
  • Sport: -1.72% 
  • Touring: +1.95%
  • Dual Sport:  +4.56%

Performing in Line with the Market

  • Traditional: -3.78%
  • Cruiser: -4.10%

Underperforming the Market

  • Dirt Bike: -6.32%

Regional Performance – Where Demand is Rising & Falling

While the overall industry is in decline, certain markets are outperforming the national average and presenting growth opportunities, whereas others are seeing sharper downturns that may pose challenges for dealers.

Top Growth Markets for New Powersports– July 2025

  1. Springfield, MO→ +39.08% YoY
  2. Reno, NV → +26.54% YoY
  3. Sioux Falls, SD→ +23.14% YoY
  4. Indianapolis, IN → +22.32% YoY
  5. San Antonio, TX → +20.45% YoY

Declining Markets for New Powersports – July 2025

  1. Little Rock, AR → -28.22% YoY
  2. Colorado Springs, CO → – 24.61% YoY
  3. Provo-Orem, UT → -22.60% YoY
  4. Olympia-Centralia, WA → -20.29% YoY
  5. Salem-Albany-Corvallis, OR → -20.05% YoY

Stay Ahead with Data-Driven Insights

There’s always more to the data than whether the industry is up or down. By looking deeper, you uncover opportunities to act strategically.

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