Over 46,000 domains registeredGMO Internet Group (Japan) controls over 57% of the marketNo registration restrictions

.motorcycles Domain

.motorcycles was registered with IANA on 1 May 2014, originally delegated to DERMotorcycles, LLC and transferred to XYZ.COM LLC in April 2021. It has over 46,000 registered domains, but the most striking detail is that GMO Internet Group (Japan) controls over half of the entire registrar market.

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .MOTORCYCLES domain

What is the .MOTORCYCLES domain?

.motorcycles is a generic top-level domain registered in the IANA database on 1 May 2014, originally delegated to DERMotorcycles, LLC and transferred to XYZ.COM LLC (with CentralNic as technical backend) in April 2021. It has over 46,000 domains worldwide, though only 25.70% are active in the DNS zone — a low ratio indicating a very high volume of speculative registration. The most telling detail is the extreme concentration in GMO Internet Group/Onamae.com, which controls 57.36% of the entire registrar market, far ahead of Namecheap (11.46%) and Spaceship (8.43%), confirming extraordinarily strong adoption in the Japanese market, where motorcycle culture has a long tradition.
Extension .MOTORCYCLES
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry XYZ.COM LLC; technical backend operated by CentralNic. Originally delegated to DERMotorcycles, LLC in 2014, transferred to XYZ.COM LLC in April 2021
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .MOTORCYCLES

Who is the .MOTORCYCLES domain for?

These are the most common situations where .MOTORCYCLES is the ideal extension.

Motorcycle dealerships and sales in Japan

The most direct use, best reflected in the data: the Japanese market overwhelmingly dominates this extension.

Motorcycle repair shops and maintenance

Businesses specialized in repairing and maintaining motorcycles.

Accessory and gear stores for riders

Retail focused on helmets, apparel and accessories for motorcyclists.

Motorcycle clubs and communities

Associations and clubs of motorcycle enthusiasts.

Speculative registration without active use

Given the low real-use rate (26%), much of the registration corresponds to unpublished domains.

Motorcycle racing and events

Races, exhibitions and events related to motorcycling.

.MOTORCYCLES vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .MOTORCYCLES with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.motorcycles This page Dealerships, repair shops and rider communities None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.bike Bicycles and motorcycles in general (if available) None Contact us
.cars Automotive sector in general None Contact us

Registration process

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Frequently asked questions about the .MOTORCYCLES domain

Why does .motorcycles have such strong Japanese market dominance?

GMO Internet Group/Onamae.com, one of Japan's leading registrars, controls over half of this extension's entire market, reflecting that country's strong motorcycle tradition.

Who manages the .motorcycles domain?

XYZ.COM LLC, with CentralNic as technical backend, since April 2021. It was previously under DERMotorcycles, LLC since its IANA registration in May 2014.

Why does .motorcycles have such a low real-use rate?

Only 25.70% of registered domains are active in DNS, suggesting a very high volume of speculative registration, possibly linked to bulk-registration strategies in Japan.

Are there restrictions on registering a .motorcycles domain?

No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove activity in the sector.

How much does a .motorcycles domain cost?

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The .motorcycles domain was registered with IANA on 1 May 2014 and has been managed by XYZ.COM LLC since April 2021. With over 46,000 domains registered, its most striking feature is the extreme concentration in the Japanese market: GMO Internet Group controls over 57% of the registrar market, far ahead of any other provider, though only 25.70% of domains are actually active. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your business.