Long term trends for PTWs across key European markets took a downward turn during the first quarter of 2025, as the fall-out from wholesale pre-registration at the end of 2024 became apparent.
Motorcycle registrations across the five biggest markets (France, Italy, Germany, Spain and the UK) fell by 19%, the first Q1 reduction in five years. Electric motorcycles fell by 17.6%, and ICE-powered machinery by 19.0%.
Mopeds (measured across the six biggest markets of Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands) dropped by 17.4% overall, bolstered by electric sales which only fell 7.1% against an ICE reduction of 22%.
Commenting on the figures, Antonio Perlot, ACEM secretary general, said: “Registration figures for the first quarter of 2025 reflect an anticipated European market short- term adjustment, following the strong pre-registration effect of vehicle stock observed at the end of 2024, linked to the transition from Euro 5 to Euro 5+ regulations.”
Major European market motorcycle registrations
Major European market Moped registrations
