# Argentina's Moto Patent Surge

> Argentina's motorcycle registrations now exceed car ratios seen in low-income countries, signaling a shift in consumer patterns.
- Title: Argentina's Moto Patent Surge · Ambito | Shortify
- Summary: Argentina's motorcycle registrations now exceed car ratios seen in low-income countries, signaling a shift in consumer patterns.
- Keywords: argentina, moto, auto, patentamientos, acara, analytica, federico kisza, bancos nacion, Ambito
- Source: Ambito — https://ambito.com/economia/motos-vs-autos-argentina-ya-tiene-una-relacion-patentamientos-propia-paises-bajos-ingresos-n6342655
- Published: 2026-11-07T00:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: argentina, moto, auto, patentamientos, acara, analytica, federico kisza, bancos nacion, business, money
## Transport Shift in Argentina
Argentine consumers increasingly choose motorcycles over cars due to lower relative costs amid real wage depression.
## Car Registrations Decline
From January to October 2025, car registrations dropped 12.8% to 453,067 units, with Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen Polo, and Peugeot 208 leading declines.
## Motorcycle Growth
Motorcycle registrations rose 39.1% to 755,040 units, driven by Honda Wave 110S, Gilera Smash, and Keller KN110-8.
## Argentina's Economic Position
Argentina has the highest per capita GDP among countries with more motorcycles than cars, with Turkey as the only higher-income nation close to this group.
## Key takeaway

Argentina's motorcycle registrations per car now match low-income countries, with the government launching preferential loans for vehicle purchases.