Motorcycle and moped registrations in largest European markets continuing to increase in Q1
According to the latest data released by Brussels based ACEM (the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers), registrations of new motorcycles in the five largest European markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and UK) showed an increase of +14.6% (226,793 units) during the first three months of 2022, compared to the same period of 2021.
Most of the largest European motorcycle markets registered increases, including the UK (27,807 motorcycle registered, +56.4% compared to the same quarter of 2021), Germany (54,106 units, +30.4%), Spain (38,922 units, +16.3%) and France (45,702 units, +2.3%). Motorcycle registrations in the Italian market remained stable during Q1 2022, at 60,256 units (-0.4%).
European motorcycle markets remain very strong and have been consistently growing since 2020, when countries exited the initial Covid pandemic lockdowns across Europe.
The moped segment also performed well during the first quarter of 2022. Moped registrations reached a total of 57,755 units in the six largest European moped markets (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain). This represents an increase of +3.5% in comparison to the first quarter of 2021.
Commenting on the current situation, ACEM Secretary General Antonio Perlot, said: "The registration figures for the first quarter of 2022 show that the moped and motorcycle registrations in key European markets remained strong, in spite of the manufacturing and logistical issues created by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Preliminary data for April indicates a slight slowdown for some markets, due to the shortage of semiconductors and shipping delays affecting the availability of some models. Sales in the coming months may also be affected, up or down, by factors such as rising fuel prices and the general economic situation in Europe"
"The registration figures for the second and third quarters will tell us whether the motorcycle and moped markets performed well in 2022, as most sales take place in spring and early summer."
