Registrations of motorcycles and mopeds in key European markets during the first quarter of 2026
Registrations of new motorcycles in the five largest European markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) reached 250,762 units in the first three months of 2026, according to an analysis conducted by ACEM, which was shared with the Serbian Association of Vehicle and Parts Importers.
This represents an increase of approximately 21.1% compared to the first quarter of 2025 (207,126 units).
Motorcycle registrations are rising across the markets monitored by ACEM. The strongest surge was recorded in Germany, where 45,549 motorcycles were sold, representing a 44.5% increase compared to the previous year. Significant growth was also achieved in Spain, with 58,027 units sold (+26.8%). Motorcycle dealers are also very satisfied with the results in the United Kingdom, where 23,079 motorcycles were sold, marking a solid increase of 16.1%. Italy, the largest European two-wheeler market, is also experiencing strong expansion, with 82,049 motorcycles sold (+14.3%). France recorded 42,058 newly registered motorcycles during this period, with a double-digit market increase of +10.2%.
Mopeds also “accelerated”
Moped registrations reached a total of 30,107 units across six European markets monitored by ACEM (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain).
This volume represents an increase of +2.2% compared to the same period last year (29,469 units).
Although all countries recorded notable growth in March, it is clear that markets have recovered at different speeds from the disruption caused by the transition from Euro 5 to Euro 5+, resulting in the following quarterly figures: Italy (2,915 units, +32.1%), Germany (3,470 units, +9.3%), Spain (2,716 units, +8.9%), Belgium (6,694 units, +8.7%), France (9,035 units, -1.3%) and the Netherlands (5,277 units, -16%).
Commenting on the current situation in the sector, Antonio Perlot, Secretary General of ACEM, stated:
“Q1 2026 confirms the outlook we shared at the end of last year. With the transition to Euro 5+ now behind us, the European motorcycle market is regaining momentum. Registrations in the five largest markets increased by 21.1%, and all monitored countries reported growth. This indicates that demand remains solid and that last year’s adjustment was largely technical in nature. The moped segment also recorded a 2.2% increase, marking the first time in three years that this category has grown during this period of the year. This strong growth is particularly encouraging in a broader macroeconomic context that remains uncertain. In that context, the resilience of the motorcycle segment highlights the continued importance of powered two-wheelers for European citizens—for daily mobility, small-scale logistics, and leisure. With the new riding season approaching, the sector enters this key period with a strong start to the year behind it.”
Source: ACEM
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