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State of the Powersports Industry – October 2025

Explore October 2025 powersports sales trends, including new and used unit performance, YoY growth shifts, and the top growth and declining markets shaping dealer strategy.
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In October 2025, the Powersports industry recorded a 0.74% year-over-year (YoY) increase across new and used models. This follows the 0.08% YoY increase in October 2024, signaling steady consumer demand for powersports units. 

New Powersports Sales

New unit sales declined -5.32% year over year (YoY), a notable shift from the 3.05% YoY growth seen in October 2024, pointing to softening demand for the new units amid broader economic uncertainty. 

Performing in Line with the Market

  • ATV/UTV: -0.84%
  • Sport: -4.36% 
  • Dirt Bike: -2.59%

Underperforming the Market

  • Touring: -15.78%
  • Dual Sport:  -13.01%
  • Traditional: -8.69%
  • Cruiser: -7.63%

Used Powersports Sales

The used market recorded positive growth, with a 5.22% year over year (YoY) increase compared to -2.00% YoY decline in October 2024.

Performing in Line with the Market

  • Traditional: 3.80%
  • Sport: 3.28%
  • Dirt Bike: 3.11% 

Underperforming the Market

  • Cruiser: 0.60%

Outperforming the Market 

  • Touring: 8.45%
  • Dual Sport:  12.67%
  • ATV/UTV: 10.40%

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– October 2025

  1. Lakeland–Winter Haven, FL → +29.40% YoY
  2. Columbia, SC → +27.00% YoY
  3. Ocala, FL → +25.34% YoY
  4. Albuquerque, NM → +23.06% YoY
  5. Greenville–Spartanburg, SC → +22.27% YoY

Declining Markets for New Powersports – October 2025

  1. Reno, NV → -21.92% YoY
  2. Birmingham, AL → -20.00% YoY
  3. New York, NY → -18.50% YoY
  4. Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN → -17.71% YoY
  5. Bakersfield, CA → -16.28% 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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