It is positive that the market is steadily improving year to date; however, ahead of the November Budget [as BDN went to press], the motorcycle industry has received little clarity or support,” said Symon Cook, head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), in response to the latest figures released by the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA).
“Motorcycle registrations for October saw a 12.1% decrease, albeit better than the year-to-date performance of -14.6%. For the total month, registrations were down 9%. Despite ongoing challenges, the MCIA’s sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with expectations of stronger performance heading into 2026.”
Cook added: “More needs to be done by the government to help the sector, lest we risk being forgotten. With the budget approaching at the end of this month, there has been little to no discussion surrounding motorcycles, despite the fact that targeted measures could prove pivotal in securing much-needed support for the industry. With talk of tax increases, they could seriously affect the new motorcycle market.
“Nevertheless, the industry needs to take the figures for what they are, and dealers should remain positive that the year-to-date performance is steadily improving compared to the lacklustre start to 2025.”