The latest MCIA registration figures for August show continued growth across the sector, with registrations maintaining positive momentum through the summer period. Total motorcycle registrations increased by 17.0% compared with August 2025, taking year-to-date growth to 15.7%.
Adventure bikes delivered another strong performance, with registrations rising 41.4% compared with August last year and 27.5% year-to-date. Competition motorcycles also recorded notable growth of 31.0% during the month and 21.8% year-to-date, while naked motorcycles increased by 22.8% in August, taking year-to-date growth in the segment to 15.6%.
August’s figures are another positive result for the motorcycle market, with overall registrations maintaining the strong growth we have seen throughout much of 2026. Adventure bikes continue to perform particularly well, while the growth across competition and naked motorcycles demonstrates positive demand across a range of key segments.
For dealers, maintaining this momentum as we move beyond the key summer trading period will be important. While wider pressures on household finances remain, year-to-date growth of 15.7% provides an encouraging backdrop as the sector moves into the final months of the year.
Symon cook
NMDA head of operations