Stats released by the MCIA for August show that while sales of motorcycles increased slightly compared to August 2012, sales of mopeds fell dramatically, with a 24% slump in the number of machines leaving showrooms.
Bigger capacity bikes fared better, with partcular success in the mid-range 126-650cc sector where sales rose by nearly 13%.
Best-selling bike of the month was, yet again, the training school favourite Yamaha YBR125, while Honda continued to dominate as the best-selling brand.
Full results for the month by sector, brand and capacity can be found here.