In Japan, sales of motorcycles have been growing. With the spread of the new coronavirus, the popularity of motorcycles has increased as an alternative means of commuting to public transportation and as a leisure activity to avoid the "Three Cs".
The number of people wishing to obtain a motorcycle license is also increasing. However, the Corona disaster has delayed shipments from various manufacturers, which is troubling dealers.
A staff member at a motorcycle dealership in Japan explained that many customers are noticeably buying motorcycles for the purpose of switching from bus commuting or for solo camping use to avoid the Three Cs. Many of them bring in their motorcycles that they have been storing at home for inspection and repair, and use their motorcycles again.
According to the National Federation of Mini Vehicles Associations (Tokyo), motorcycle sales grew nationwide last year, especially for 125cc models. In contrast to cars, whose domestic sales shrank significantly due to the Corona disaster, motorcycles are becoming more popular.
Advantages of using motorcycles
In Japan, under the new coronavirus pandemic, more people, especially in urban centers, are commuting to work by bicycle or motorcycle to avoid public transportation such as trains and buses, which are feared to be Three Cs (closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact settings).
It is no exaggeration to say that the inside of a train car during rush hours, especially in the morning and on the way home, is a hotbed of the virus, as the risk of contact infection is unavoidable.
However, depending on the type of work and the nature of the work, remote work is difficult and some people are forced to go to work at a fixed time every day.
Motorcycles reaffirmed as a superior means of commuting
Motorcycles and bicycles are attracting a new surge of interest as a means of commuting that allows people to travel safely without close contact with other people and helps prevent the spread of the virus. Among them, the number of motorcycles has increased since the Corona shock, and their superiority has been reaffirmed.
Motorcycles can be purchased from the 100,000 yen range, equivalent to a road motorcycle, and are much faster and less exhausting than bicycles. Since you don't sweat that much even in the summer, you don't have to take a shower at a comic café or running station before going to work, and you don't have to fix your makeup, making it less economical.
In addition to the risk of viral infections, one of the benefits of riding a motorcycle is that it stimulates your senses and makes you more active in the morning, as opposed to a jeepney, which can have a negative impact on your work performance for the day in terms of stress. Why don't you take this opportunity to review your future commuting options?
