It’s a known fact that china produces almost half of the world’s motorcycles production. China has more than 160 motorcycle manufacturing companies. These companies take advantage of cheap labour cost and produce millions of vehicles per year. China boasts of a huge overseas market. Regions like Africa, Southeast Asia, Middle East, and South Asia are fertile grounds for Chinese motorcycles. According to a conservative estimate, Chinese bike manufacturing companies export at least ten million motorcycles annually.
Topmost Chinese motorcycle manufacturing companies are Jialing, Qingqi, Zhejiang, Xindazhou, Jincheng to name a few. These companies have almost 45 percent domestic market share and they lead the pack even in exports. Apart from these there are several other big guns in motorcycle manufacturing. Chinese bike manufacturer who ventured into India are Zongshen and Guangzhou Motors Company.
Zongshen has set up its assembly plant in West Bengal. At the same time, realizing the value of collaborations, it has joined hands with NRI Prasun Mukherjee and Salim Group of Indonesia to form Mahabharath Motors. Zongshen has planned big on India with numerous new launches in offing. It has also planned to spread up its operations and later on establish a manufacturing plant in India.

Guangzhou, on the other hand formed a joint venture called ‘Global Auto’ in association with Xenitis, an Indian IT company. Xenitis has made a move towards motorcycle segment for the first time. Guangzhou group is a Chinese government company having association with top automobile companies like Toyota and Honda. Similar to Zongshen, this group has also started its assembly plant in West Bengal. The company has planned to assemble motorcycles and scooters. It is also thinking of having major presence in economy class segment by launching 100cc, 150cc and even gearless scooters.
Other Chinese automotive companies like Chery automobiles manufacturer, Loncin, Lifan have also planned their foray into Indian automobile market in association with big Indian companies like Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), India’s International Cars & Motors Ltd (ICML) and few others.


