Motorcycle and automobile sales by Honda Vietnam rocketed up 193% and 222% month-on-month, respectively, in May, following a nosedive of 72% in April due to COVID-19.

The company reported on June 10 that it sold 180,633 motorbikes in May, up 193% against April but down 12% year-on-year.

The best-selling model was the Wave Alpha, with 42,282 units sold, accounting for 23% of Honda Vietnam’s total motorcycle sales. The Vision was the most popular scooter, with 44,787 units sold, or 25%.

Honda Vietnam also exported 15,574 motorcycles during May.

The joint venture also delivered 2,714 automobiles to buyers last month, up 222% against April but down 9% year-on-year.

The CR-V was the hottest among imported completely-built-up (CBU) models, with 1,581 units, making up 58% of all Honda automobiles sold. The City posted the best sales among completely-knocked-down (CKD) models, with 495 units sold, representing 18% of Honda Vietnam’s total car sales.