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German YTD motorcycle registrations ( January and February ) were -26.87 % at 10,017 units . However , the IVM data is distorted by the Euro 4 / Euro 5 preregistration issue and sales in Germany ( and elsewhere ) are being affected by ongoing coronavirus pandemic impacts . Total PTW registrations in Germany were -33.19 % for the first two months ( 13,446 units ), having been -56.33 % in January and -21.40 % in February . In motorcycle market share terms , BMW remained leader with an improved share ( 38.67 %/ 3,874 units YTD ), followed by Honda and KTM . BMW had ten models in the top twenty best sellers . The top-seller was the R 1250 GS ( 1,400 units ), followed by the Kawasaki Z900 and the BMW S 1000 XR third .
New motorcycle registrations were -7.76 % in Italy for the first two months of 2021 ( 14,514 units ), with total PTW registrations for the same period put at -3.79 % ( 31,569 ) units - of which 17,055 were categorised as Scooters ( -0.22 % from the same period of last year ). The top selling Scooter so far in 2021 has been the Piaggio 3W Delivery ( 1,886 units sold ), followed by the Honda SH 125 and 150 ( 1,493 and 1,291 units respectively ) and the Honda X-ADV 750 ( 971 units ). The new top-of-the-range Honda Forza 750 saw 576 units sold YTD . The best selling motorcycle was the BMW R 1250 GS ( 718 units ), followed by the Benelli TRK 502 / X ( 629 ) and the R 1250 GS Adventure ( 536 ). The top selling Ducati in its home market YTD was the much acclaimed V4 Streetfighter .
New motorcycle registrations were -28.99 % for the first two months of 2021 in Spain ( 17,888 units ), with total PTW registrations -31.90 % at 19,695 units YTD . That compares to 28,919 units for the same period in 2020 and 24,657 units for the first two months of 2019 . The top selling models in Spain YTD have been the Yamaha NMAX 125 and the Kymco Agility City 125 . Honda remains overall market share leader with 20.5 % of the Spanish market ( 3,660 units ), followed by Yamaha , BMW , Kymco and Piaggio . For the record , full year new motorcycle registrations in Spain were + 11.07 % in 2019 ( at 175,585 units ) and -11.55 % in 2020 ( 155,298 units ). Total PTW registrations were + 12.17 % ( 194,663 units ) for 2019 and -9.23 % ( 176,691 units ) for 2020 .
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At a corporate level at least , Honda is probably the most advanced in terms of its investments and preparations for an electric future . Noriaki Abe , Managing Officer Motorcycle Operations , Honda Motor Co ., Ltd ., said : " For the widespread adoption of electric motorcycles , problems such as travel distance and charging times need to be addressed , and swappable batteries are a promising solution ."
Another example of something so simple that one would have thought would have been blindingly obvious from the get-go is the charging infrastructure labelling initiative recently announced by ACEM . " A brand-new harmonised set of labels for electric vehicles and charging stations will
Stefan Pierer , KTM : " A widespread application of batteries compliant with a common standard will support secondary use as well as a circular economy ."
" For powered two-wheelers , the constraints of electric drivetrains regarding range , charging time and initial cost are still evident . To overcome these challenges and provide a better customer experience , a swappable battery system based on international technical standards will become a viable solution . " Considering the entire lifecycle , a widespread application of batteries compliant with a common standard will support secondary use as well as circular economy . We are glad to be part of the Consortium as we strive towards our goals in the e-mobility sector ." This is a view shared by all four of the manufacturers . Yamaha Executive Officer Takuya Kinoshita , Chief General Manager of Motorcycle
start to be used throughout Europe as of 20th March this year , in line with the requirements of the EU Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure ( 2014 / 94 / EU ). " As well as appearing on charging stations , the labels will be placed on all newly produced electric mopeds ,
Yamaha Executive Officer Takuya Kinoshita : " I believe the creation of this Consortium holds great significance not just for Europe , but the world . The technical specs and standards that currently differ by regional characteristics or the state of the industry in different markets will be unified ."
Business Operations , Yamaha Motor Co ., Ltd ., Michele Colaninno , Chief of Strategy and Product at Piaggio Group and Noriaki Abe , Managing Officer Motorcycle Operations , Honda Motor Co ., Ltd . all echoed Pierer ' s remarks and confirmed their commitment to the plan . The Consortium will start its activity in May 2021 . The four founding members encourage all interested stakeholders to join the cooperation to enrich the Consortium ' s expertise . manufacturers and institutions will allow the industry to better respond to the main challenges of the future of mobility ."
Standardised Charging Labels
motorcycles , tricycles , quadricycles and cars , as well as on vans , trucks , buses , coaches - in a clear and visible manner . The aim is to help consumers identify the right recharging option for their battery electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles by harmonising labelling across the entire EU ."
Ognibene adds FULBAT for Italy
Bologna , Italy based Ognibene SpA has announced that it has become the exclusive distributor for Italy of the Fulbat range of Powersports batteries . Fulbat has been in the battery business for several years , with applications for a wide range of Powersports industry segments from motorcycles to scooters .
In recent years , Fulbat has become " a leading force in the battery market , both in the
aftermarket and OEM applications ". Ognibene says it will be stocking the full range of Lithium ( ultralight weight , long lifetime , high performance ), GEL ( waterproof , 100 % maintenance-free and ready to use ), MF ( AGM technology , maintenance-free free once activated , unlimited shelf-life ) and DRY ( long life , maintenance-free ) batteries . www . ognibenechaintech . it commerciale @ ognibenechaint ech . it
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