Are you part of the Dubai Motorcycles movement?
When dealing with Dubai motorcycles, the simple act of going to work is merely scratching the surface. A swift and powerful subculture has developed over the last few years in Dubai concerning motorcycles and their implied status. Collectors of Dubai motorcycles will not only use them for transportation but also for show, comparison, status and sometimes racing. While there aren’t that many racing clubs and leagues yet in Dubai, the surge in population has inspired dealers to invest in the area massively in the last ten years, with Harley Davidson and BMW already opening up some specialty shops. The market for Dubai motorcycles has grown to include the world market, and the world market is taking notice.
Recently, the SBN in Dubai has gone so far as to create an enthusiasts website for blogging and posting videos of racing bikes, many of which hail from Japan. The site even goes so far as to break down videos of members bikes by make and model for the true enthusiast. Dubai motorcycles are looked at as a recreational pastime as well as a symbol of status, and brands like Kawasaki and Yamaha have reared their heads as cornerstones of the Dubai motorcycle market.
According to the Dubai Informer, there are over 226,000 registered motorized vehicles in Dubai, with 3,498 being motorcycles. This accounts for a 1% share of the market, but it’s a share that is growing rapidly. Many report that their bikes are used for recreation instead of as a primary form of transportation, and with the emergence of street racing and track racing in the Dubai motorcycles scene, these numbers are only expected to grow.
Considering that in 2007 the number of vehicle purchases in Dubai went up 12%, and from that up an additional 7% in 2008, the market has only continued to grow. Dubai motorcycles are popular and encompass the world market. With several specialty dealers having sprouted up in only the last 10 years, it can be certain that if you have a favorite brand or model, you’ll have an instant following of fellow enthusiasts waiting for you when you consider purchasing a motorcycle in Dubai.
