ACEM welcomes Euro NCAP’s roadmap 2025-2030 and increased attention to two-wheeler users’ safety

21 Nov 2022

ACEM welcomes Euro NCAP’s roadmap 2025-2030 and increased attention to two-wheeler users’ safety

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) welcomes the increased attention to two-wheeler safety in the new Euro NCAP roadmap 2025- 2030, particularly the recognition of motorcycle and scooter riders as vulnerable road users (VRUs).

The inclusion of evolved two-wheeler scenarios for car Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in Euro NCAP’s roadmap will help drivers avoid hazardous situations in many traffic situations. It will also contribute to a decreased number of collisions with two-wheelers.

ACEM also welcomes the inclusion of two-wheeler scenarios for assessment in commercial van ratings and the further development of truck safety labels around crash avoidance technology.

Another positive aspect of Euro NCAP’s new roadmap is the inclusion of technology-neutral connected solutions to increase motorcyclists’ safety through C-ITS communication. Connectivity between vehicles warns drivers and riders in several critical scenarios that there may be imminent danger, which is a very promising journey to improving riders’ protection.

The motorcycle industry is in favour of the adoption of a Safe System approach towards motorcycling, simultaneously addressing human, vehicle, and road infrastructure. Therefore, ACEM supports the intention of Euro NCAP to carry out a holistic two-wheeler awareness-raising campaign to provide effective guidance on the safety technologies available on the market today.

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Commenting on Euro NCAP’s roadmap 2025-2030, ACEM Secretary General Antonio Perlot, said:

"ACEM members continue supporting safety improvements, such as advanced motorcycle design, new intelligent features, new braking-, lighting-, suspension- and rider assistance systems."

"More recently, we started discussions with Euro NCAP to offer our competence on all future developments related to two-wheelers. Motorcycle manufacturers look forward to further enhanced collaboration between ACEM and EuroNCAP in this area. By working together, we can achieve higher safety levels for motorcyclists across Europe."

Further information

The Safe Ride to the Future - ACEM's road safety strategy

Euro NCAP Vision 2030 - A Safer Future for Mobility

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 20 motorcycle industry associations in 17 different European countries. About 389,000 jobs depend on the L-category industry in Europe. There are more than 39 million motorcycles and scooters on Europe’s roads (2019 estimate).