Italy - Michele Colaninno, Piaggio CEO described 2025 as "undoubtedly a complex year globally" when releasing its FY 2025 results in March 2026 (the year to December 31, 2025). He said the year saw "significant exogenous macroeconomic factors, such as new trade tariffs, rising raw material costs, and the performance of international currencies, all of which showed marked volatility." Consolidated net revenues of € 1,501.9m were -11.7% compared to € 1,701.3m in 2024. Geographically, there was an overall decline, primarily reflecting the contraction of the European and US markets and the contraction of the premium market in APAC. Exchanged rate variances worsened the apparent comparatives, with EMEA and the Americas recording a -10.5% decline, Asia Pacific -14%, and India -14%. In 2025, the Piaggio Group reported a net profit of € 34m, down 49.4% from € 67.2m at 31 December 2024. As of 31 December 2025, the Piaggio Group had sold a total of 445,200 vehicles worldwide (481,600 vehicles in 2024, -7.6%). In PTW terms the Group sold 329,000 two-wheeled vehicles worldwide, for a net turnover of € 1,155.4m (359,900 two-wheeled vehicles sold in 2024, for a turnover of € 1,298.3m). In Europe, the Piaggio Group achieved an overall share of 10.2%, positioning itself among the top market leaders in the scooter segment with a share of 17.5%. The Piaggio Liberty and Medley are said to have done well (high wheel models). In the motorcycle sector, in 2025 Aprilia saw growing volumes and revenues and was the leading European brand in sales of faired sport motorcycles in Europe, with a segment share of 13%. "The RS 660 was among the best-selling sport bikes in Europe and the best-selling in Italy. The RS 457 also recorded excellent sales volumes". At Moto Guzzi, growth was seen in sales of the V100 Mandello.
Italian parts manufacturer CNC Racing has recognised the contribution of Giacomo Agostini with the launch of an exclusive 'AGO' collection of accessories for MV Agusta
In the United States, a recent House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing examined several vehicle policy issues with implications for the motorcycle and powersports industry, including federal right-to-repair legislation and a proposal aimed at curbing catalytic converter theft. The MIC sought to dissuade subcommittee leadership on the 'Right-to-Repair' legislation that was a central focus of the hearing - seeking to have motorcycles and off-highway vehicles explicitly excluded from the bill's scope. Conversely the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) supported the Subcommittee's second 2026 hearing decision to advance several measures, including H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act.
USA - Triumph is sponsor of the AMA's National Adventure Riding Series, with a 12 ADV-based riding events schedule planned to take place across the US. Aimed at experienced ADV riders, Triumph says the annual event "creates opportunities for ADV riders to push their limits, discover new terrain, and build connections". Running from March to November 2026, the series includes event destinations in ten different states (two each in Wisconsin and California).
India - SMK Helmets - "a world-leading motorcycle helmet manufacturer based on constant product improvement through technological innovation, expertise and the pursuit of perfection" has signed-on as sponsors the Moto4 Latin Cup. Part of the 'Road to MotoGP' programme, it is designed to provide an opportunity to all young riders from the Americas, regardless of their origins or financial resources - "more than a Road to MotoGP, it's a Road to the Dream". SMK will provide the young riders competing in the championship with their new Titan Carbon Racing helmet. www.smkhelmets.com
KTM will be marking 100 years of support for the FIM 6-days Enduro of Nations when it takes place Grândola, Portugal, on 12-17 October 2026.
