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Vietnam Motorcycle Show 2017 opens in HCM City

By Minjun ParkVietnam
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The exhibition, the second edition, is being held with numerous challenges facing domestic manufacturers and importers.

A wide range of models from commercial and sport bikes to motors were showcased at the exhibition.

A number of activities were also held during the event, including driving games and a freestyle motorcross performance by Japanese athletes, funded by Yamaha.

The event also gathered 55 trademarks of support industries and spare part providers as well as relevant industries, including foreign brands including Motul, Michelin, Caltex, Total, Nissin and Quik Fix.

The exhibition is open until May 7.

According to the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers, last year, automatic motorcycles accounted for 45 percent of total sales.

Vietnam’s motorcycle market is expected to continue growing in 2017, the association added.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Who funded the freestyle motorcross performance at the event?

A.

Yamaha funded the freestyle motorcross performance by Japanese athletes. This was one of several activities held during the event, including various driving games.

Q.

Which foreign brands participated in the show?

A.

Foreign brands such as Motul, Michelin, Caltex, Total, Nissin, and Quik Fix were among the 55 trademarks present. These included support industries and spare part providers.

Q.

What is the forecast for the Vietnamese motorcycle market in 2017?

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The Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers expects the market to continue growing in 2017. Last year, automatic motorcycles made up almost half of total sales.

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