Industry overview

There are about 200 suppliers of motorcycle engines in mainland China, 75 percent of which are export-oriented.

Production is concentrated in Chongqing and the provinces of Guangdong, Zhejiang and Jiangsu.

In 2006, the mainland's motorcycle engine exports amounted to more than $200 million. The Middle East, Africa and Asia are the major destinations.

Engines with displacements of 50 to 150cc make up the majority of output in the mainland. High-power units, however, are also produced by large suppliers. Most companies export engines as a sideline to motorcycles, scooters and ATVs.

In Taiwan, 10 companies dominate the island's production of motorcycle engines. The majority of output consists of 50 to 125cc models, and goes mainly to clients in the US and Europe.

Makers have not shifted their focus to units with higher displacement. Engines from 250 to 500cc are usually applied to scooters rather than motorcycles.

Aside from motorcycle engines, Taiwan companies manufacture related products such as mopeds, ATVs and scooters.

Most models comply with CARB, EPA and Euro II and III standards.

Motorcycle engines account for 35 percent of output at China Xingyue. Go-karts, ATVs, scooters, motorcycles and generators are also offered.

Production is carried out in a 100,000sqm factory in Yongkang. The plant has 2,500 workers, including 150 QC personnel. The 150 R&D engineers can create buyers' samples within a month.

The company exports to the US, the EU, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Company facts
Location	Zhejiang, mainland China
Year established	1989
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$50mn
Annual export sales	$20mn
Total monthly capacity	50,000 units
Average monthly output	20,000 units
Capacity utilized	40%
Average monthly exports	10,000 units
Export ratio	50%
OEM/ODM % of exports	50%

Motorcycle engines make up 20 percent of output at Hartford. The company also offers motorcycles, dirt bikes and scooters.

There are 100 workers in Hartford's 5,000sqm factory, including a combined R&D and QC team of 15 personnel.

Production complies with the ISO 9001 standard.

The company releases one new motorcycle engine model each year. Its current focus is on the design of engines with electronic fuel injection systems.

Exports go mainly to North America, the EU, the Middle East and Africa.

Company facts
Location	Taichung, Taiwan
Year established	1995
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Total monthly capacity	6,000 units
Average monthly output	6,000 units
Capacity utilized	100%
Average monthly exports	2,400 units
Export ratio	40%
OEM/ODM % of exports	100%

Jiangmen Zhongyu manufactures various types of motorcycle engines, which account for about 40 percent of output.

Other products include motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, dirt bikes and mopeds.

The company operates five factories located in mainland China, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria. Its 1,500-strong workforce includes 90 QC personnel who ensure ISO 9001:2000 compliance.

The R&D team has 20 members and is capable of preparing customized samples within one month.

Company facts
Location	Guangdong, mainland China
Year established	1994
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$30mn
Annual export sales	$18mn
Total monthly capacity	50,000 units
Average monthly output	40,000 units
Capacity utilized	80%
Average monthly exports	20,000 units
Export ratio	50%
OEM/ODM % of exports	60%

Keen Perception offers a range of motorcycles and engines, ATVs, scooters and mopeds.

ISO 9001-certified production is carried out in a

2,350sqm factory. The plant has more than 40 workers, including three QC personnel.

The three R&D engineers release two new motorcycle engine models each year.

Keen Perception's products meet CARB, EPA and Euro II standards. The main export markets are North America and the EU.

Company facts
Location	Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Year established	1999
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Total monthly capacity	8,300 units
Average monthly output	1,700 units
Capacity utilized	20%
OEM/ODM % of exports	80%

Loncin dedicates 20 percent of production to motorcycle engines. ATVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, lawnmowers and generators account for the rest. The EU, North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa are the company's primary export markets.

Most production processes are performed in Loncin's 145,000sqm factory. There are 120 workers focused on R&D, while 150 concentrate on quality management.

The company releases up to 30 new models each year.

Buyers' samples are ready within 35 days.

Company facts
Location	Chongqing, mainland China
Year established	1996
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$50mn
Annual export sales	$30mn
Total monthly capacity	60,000 units
Average monthly output	50,000 units
Capacity utilized	83%
Average monthly exports	30,000 units
Export ratio	60%
OEM/ODM % of exports	30%

At Unilli, motorcyle engines account for 10 percent of output. The company produces more than 6,000 units in a year. Go-karts and scooters are also offered.

The company's ISO 9001-certified factory has 40 workers, including two QC personnel.

The eight-member R&D team releases one new motorcycle engine design annually and develops buyers' samples within 45 days.

Exports go mainly to North America and the EU. All shipments bear the in-house Unilli brand.

Company facts
Location	Changhua, Taiwan
Year established	1980
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Total monthly capacity	1,000 units
Average monthly output	500 units
Capacity utilized	50%
Average monthly exports	500 units
Export ratio	100%

Motorcycle engines take up 35 percent of production at Zhejiang Chaoyue. The company also offers lawnmowers, generators and motorcycle parts.

Zhejiang Chaoyue's 11,000sqm factory has 750 workers. A 50-member team performs QC based on ISO 9001:2000 guidelines.

The fifty R&D engineers can release up to 12 new designs each year and create samples within 40 days.

The US, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa are the main export destinations. OEM/ODM orders account for 50 percent of shipments.

Company facts
Location	Zhejiang, mainland China
Year established	1986
Business type	Manufacturer: Direct exporter
Annual sales	$6mn
Annual export sales	$5mn
Total monthly capacity	6,000 units
Average monthly output	5,000 units
Capacity utilized	83%
Average monthly exports	4,500 units
Export ratio	90%
OEM/ODM % of exports	50%