Adventure tourism involves traveling to new locations for gaining new experiences, with calculated risks and personal challenges in wild & exotic environments. An increase in the number of visitors interested in off-road driving is contributing to the economic growth of the country. Powersports generates over US$ 1.15 billion in revenue in Malaysia each year through housing, logistics, and tourism expenditures. Racing events hosted by Malaysia include the Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP), the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), and the Malaysian Cub Prix. These events bring significant societal and economic benefits. The widespread awareness among sports tourists regarding such racing events favors the progress of motorsport tourism. The financial benefits of motorsports tourism to economies are associated with the long duration of the events, visibility and coverage by print and electronic media, sponsorship from domestic and global firms, and excessive economic opportunities for locals. For many, the desire to meet new and like-minded people with similar sociability interests is a driving force for off-roading. These factors are supporting the powersports market growth in APAC.
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APAC Powersports Market Segmentation
The APAC powersports market is segmented into type and country. Based on type, the market is segmented into all-terrain vehicles, side-by-side, and motorcycles. The motorcycles segment led the market with the largest share in 2020. Based on country, the APAC powersports market is segmented into Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the Rest of APAC.
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; BRP; Kawasaki Motors Corp; Polaris Inc.; Suzuki Motor USA; and Yamaha Motor Corporation are among the leading companies in the APAC powersports market.