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
70,000
60,000 50,000
40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000
44,691
FRANCE
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
+ 2.3 %
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 ,
Motorcycle Registrations Q1 2022
45,702
41,506
+ 30.4 %
54,106
GERMANY
60,493
-0.4 %
60,256
ITALY
33,457
2021
+ 16.3 %
38,922
SPAIN
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 ,
17,777
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
2022 the shortage of
+ 56.4 %
UK
27,807 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 ."
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