With new L-category vehicle registrations showing a continued growth of 15% at the close of March, the head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), Symon Cook, remains optimistic about the momentum built in the first quarter of 2026.
“The numbers are a welcome sign. It’s not entirely surprising, given the results we saw at the end of last year, that March has maintained the fantastic start to 2026 that we saw in January and February.”
Growth for the month finished 15.1% ahead of the same month in 2025, bringing a total performance improvement of 15.2% for the year so far. Motorcycles recorded a solid 14.6% increase for the quarter, while scooters remained the standout segment, growing by 17.5% according to the figures released by the MCIA.
Cook continued: “The strong beginning is a really encouraging sign for what’s ahead. Even amid some early economic uncertainty, demand has held up well, driven by a committed customer base and dealers working hard to meet their needs. Ongoing international tensions, from shipping disruption to rising energy costs, haven’t dampened that pace, which gives us confidence for the rest of the year.”