Expected Decline in Motorcycle Sales in Europe
The Serbian Association of Vehicle and Parts Importers has received information from ACEM (Association of European Motorcycle Manufacturers) that an anticipated decline in two-wheeler sales occurred in Europe during the first half of 2025.
New motorcycle registrations in the five largest European markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom) reached 542,361 units in the first six months of 2025. This represents a decrease of approximately -11.3% compared to 2024 (611,145 units).
Registration volumes increased only in Spain (111,363 units, +5.0% year-on-year), while the market shrank in other countries: Italy (195,025 units, -4.2%), France (98,499 units, -14.8%), the United Kingdom (47,464 units, -19.8%), and Germany (90,010 units, -29%).
Moped registrations totaled 68,690 units across the six European moped markets tracked by ACEM (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain). This figure represents a decline of -19.2% compared to the previous year (84,974 units). All markets reported an expected drop:
Spain: 5,628 units (-2%)
Germany: 8,333 units (-5.9%)
Belgium: 13,304 units (-9.7%)
Netherlands: 13,199 units (-17.4%)
France: 21,607 units (-27.7%)
Italy: 6,619 units (-32.4%)
Experts familiar with the European two-wheeler market are not surprised by this decline. ACEM Secretary General Antonio Perlot explains why this drop was anticipated and why manufacturers are not alarmed.
“The first half of 2025 confirms the expected market adjustment following the transition to Euro 5+, with a decline in overall registrations across several key European markets. Despite this short-term downturn, motorcycles remain a popular choice for personal mobility in many parts of Europe. As Europe's transport sector undergoes profound transformation, it is essential that L-category vehicles are fully recognized and supported as a key part of the future mobility mix. These vehicles offer flexible, efficient, and sustainable solutions for meeting diverse mobility needs. European policymakers must continue to support the sector’s competitiveness by integrating L-category vehicles into future transport policy frameworks and long-term mobility strategies,”
concludes Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General.
Source: ACEM
Photo: ACEM
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