Motorcycle sales in Indonesia are continuing to out perform their American counterparts.

Industry experts are quoting increases of 43 percent in the first eight months of 2008 compared to the same period last year with sales reaching 4.2 million. During that flurry of sales Honda has managed to retain the top spot with Yamaha coming in at an aggressive second place.

The robust growth came despite Indonesia's current high interest rate environment and fuel prices that have increased 28.7 percent.

Honda sold 1.9 million units to not only claim the title of best selling brand but also take 47 percent of the market share. Yamaha trailed closely with sales recorded at 1.6 million, followed by Suzuki with 0.56 million units.

Last year, more than 4.7 million motorcycles were sold in Indonesia with Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki controlling more than 95 percent. The country has seen a rapid growth in motorcycle sales with two-wheeled ownership increasing by 125 percent from 2000 to 2007, growing 13.2 million over the seven year period.