Brussels (Belgium) | 30 January 2023
New motorcycle registrations in five of the largest European markets (i.e. France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) reached 950,400 units in 2022. This represents a slight increase of approximately 0.1% compared to 2021 (949,480 units).
Motorcycle registration volumes showed an upward trend in Spain (176,960 units, +6.3% year-on-year) and the UK (109,300 units, +1.9%). They remained broadly stable in Italy (271,380 units, 0.7%) and Germany (199,400 units, 0.1%) and decreased in France (193,350 units, -6.6%).
Moped registrations reached a total volume of 255,900 units in the six European moped markets monitored by ACEM (i.e. Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain). This registration volume represents a reduction of 3.4% in comparison to last year (264,800 units).
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Commenting on the current situation of the sector, Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General, said:
“The latest registration data shows that the European market has overall remained stable in 2022, compared to 2021. Within a changing mobility environment, it is a confirmation that citizens continue to positively value two or three-wheeled vehicles, for their convenience in daily personal mobility and small logistics and for the recreational opportunities they provide”.
Press contact
Manuel Ordonez de Barraicua
ACEM Communications Manager
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+32 (0)2 23 0 97 32
Documents available to download
ACEM – Statistical press release – January – December 2022 [PDF]
ACEM – Statistical press release – January – December 2022 [XLS]
ACEM – Statistical releases – FAQ [PDF]
ACEM – Statistical releases – Glossary [PDF]
Note for editors
As of 2020, ACEM statistical releases cover the following:
• For the motorcycle segment: Italy, France, Germany, Spain and the UK. These countries account for about 80% of motorcycle registrations in the EU + UK block.
• For the moped segment: France, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Spain. These countries account for about 80% of moped registrations in the EU + UK block.
• Moped figures include L1eB vehicles (two-wheel mopeds) and L2e vehicles (three-wheel mopeds). Depending on their administrative practices, some countries may also include L1e-A vehicles (powered cycles).
About ACEM
• The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) represents manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe.
• ACEM members include 18 manufacturing companies: BMW Motorrad, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), Ducati Motor holding, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, MV Agusta, Peugeot Scooters, Piaggio, Polaris Industries, Qooder, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph Motorcycles, Yamaha and Zero Motorcycles.
• ACEM also represents 18 motorcycle industry associations in 17 different European countries. About 300,000 jobs depend on the L-category industry in Europe. There are more than 39 million motorcycles and scooters on Europe’s roads (2019 estimate).
