Which Bearings Do Brazil's Motoboys Actually Need? (Complete Guide for Importers)
Brazil has Latin America's largest motorcycle fleet — over 30 million bikes, 80%+ Honda CG series. Motoboys run 10+ hours daily on rough streets. Here is exactly which bearing models to stock for the Brazilian market.
Brazil's motoboy delivery culture moves the country. In São Paulo alone, an estimated 200,000+ motorcycle delivery riders work daily, carrying everything from food to documents. Most ride Honda CG150/160 Titans — a single-cylinder workhorse that's been Brazil's best-selling motorcycle for over 30 years.
The 6 bearings every Brazilian motorcycle parts shop must stock:
6301-2RS (12×37×12mm) — Front wheel hub for Honda CG125/CG150 Titan. This is the single highest-volume bearing in Brazil. A busy shop in São Paulo's Zona Norte goes through 80–150 pcs per month.
6302-2RS (15×42×13mm) — Front wheel / small motor for Honda CG160, Biz 125, Yamaha YBR125. Second highest volume.
6202-2RS (15×35×11mm) — Engine end cover. Universal fit across Honda CG/XR series and Yamaha models.
6203-2RS (17×40×12mm) — Engine shaft / small pump. Honda NXR150 Bros and off-road models.
6204-2RS (20×47×14mm) — Rear wheel hub for larger displacement bikes (Yamaha FZ25, Honda XRE300).
6205-2RS (25×52×15mm) — Rear wheel / crankshaft for Honda CB300 and 250cc+ models. Higher load rating.
Why 2RS matters in Brazil: From the dusty roads of the Northeast to the rainy streets of São Paulo, the -2RS rubber seal is non-negotiable. Brazilian motoboys often ride through mud, rain, and unpaved side streets — without double seals, bearings fail in weeks.
Seasonal demand: Bearing demand in Brazil spikes during the rainy season (December–March) when road conditions accelerate wear. Also peaks before year-end (November–December) when motoboys do preventive maintenance before the holiday delivery rush.
Tariff note: Brazil's bearing import duty is 14-18% + ICMS state tax (7-12%). Even with ~25-30% total import cost, FULI's FOB prices are 40-50% below local wholesale prices in São Paulo.
This guide is prepared by the FULI Bearing export team using customer RFQs, inspection records, freight workflows, and repeat-order patterns from Latin American bearing buyers.
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Common Buyer Questions
What should I send before asking for a quote?
Send the bearing number, the application, the destination port, your preferred Incoterm, and whether you need neutral or branded packing.
How can I verify the batch before shipment?
Ask for the batch inspection report, material certificate, seal and clearance confirmation, and photos of carton labels before the balance payment is released.
Which routes should I read next after this guide?
Review the related guides above, then compare them with the relevant product category pages so your quote request includes the right models and specifications.
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