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Job opening at ACEM: Communications Officer (Junior position)
13 Mar 2024

ACEM is seeking a Junior Communications Officer specialised in Social Media and Events Coordination to join our young and small team in Brussels. Our future colleague will work to achieve the following goals:

  1. Raise the digital profile of the organisation;
  2. Gain visibility towards EU institutions, relevant stakeholders and citizens;
  3. Position L-category vehicles as a key element for mobility in cities and rural areas.

 

About ACEM

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) is a dynamic organisation representing manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe. We are committed to promote a more efficient mobility, cleaner environment and safer driving through the use of our vehicles.

ACEM members include 17 manufacturing companies and 19 national industry associations in 14 different European countries. ACEM works closely with the EU institutions, as well as with a wide range of stakeholders, in different policy-areas. These include type-approval of L-category vehicles, environmental legislation, road safety and transport policies and international trade.

 

Main responsibilities

Social media

  • Develop and execute social media plans and digital communication campaigns aligned with ACEM objectives included in our VISION2030+.
  • Create engaging content for our current social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn) and future channels (Instagram).
  • Manage all social media channels, including developing editorial content (videos, visuals, stories, statistics and educational), scheduling posts, responding to comments and messages, and maintaining a consistent voice.
  • Preparation of articles and briefings deepening into specific items in mobility (safety, urban, environment, climate, tourism, etc).
  • Collaborate with brands and national associations to integrate social media strategies into overall communication initiatives.
  • Maximize impact of social media through SEOs strategies, networking with media and sectoral influencers, geotargeting posts and messages.
  • Measure and report on the performance of previous actions by using relevant metrics and analytics to identity profiles, topics and lessons learnt.

 

Event management

  • Plan, organize, and coordinate events, conferences and workshops, including venue selection, budget management, negotiations with providers, and logistics coordination.
  • Develop event concepts, themes, and agendas reflecting ACEM's goals and target audience.
  • Oversee all aspects of event execution, including participant registration, catering, audiovisual setup, and on-site coordination.
  • Measure impact of event and participant experience, report lessons learnt, and opportunities for improvement.

Based in the Brussels office, the function will report directly to the EU Affairs and Communications Manager.

 

Desired Profile

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (i.e. English) with ability to develop stories, articles and other content with a keen eye for detail and creativity.
  • Knowledge of other European languages is a plus.
  • Proven experience in social media management and event coordination, preferably in a similar role or sector.
  • Proficiency in using social media management tools and analytics platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with website management (WordPress).
  • Ability to work within a small and multicultural team, based in Brussels.
  • Multitasking, problem-solving skills and willingness for new challenges.
  • Knowledge of SEO, and digital advertising is desirable.
  • Experience in graphic design, video and other multimedia content creation and editing, is a plus.

 

Experience

  • Degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
  • 0-2 years’ experience in digital communication teams, event management or similar position.  

 

Benefits

  • Possibility to develop a career in a sector driven by dynamism, innovation and passion.
  • Working hand-in-hand with leading brands part of your daily life.
  • Young team and constructive environment willing to support your learning process.
  • Possibility to partially work from home.

 

Application

  • Please send your CVmotivation letter, and filled Annex to
  • Only shortlisted candidates will receive a reply and be invited for an interview
  • Deadline for applications: Monday, 08 April 2024.

 

International Motorcycle Safety Conference in Spain
04 Mar 2024

The conference, organised by ANESDOR and DGT, will bring together road safety experts from different continents on 20-21 March in Zaragoza (Spain).

Public authorities, representatives from industry, leading organisations and NGOs will share experiences, debate policies and exchange ideas to improve driving conditions for motorcycles. Concretely, the first day will offer a global picture of the current framework from global, European and local levels. The second day will present specific sessions on every element of the safe system approach (users, vehicles and infrastructure). ACEM will actively participate by providing the European vision of the sector.

Panellists will present considerable benefits from motorcycles for users and the rest of society, such as affordable mobility, reduced traffic congestion levels, access to jobs and services, as well as important activities such as leisure mobility, sports and tourism.  

In parallel to the technical sessions, participants will enjoy the exhibition "MotoTech 2024: motorcycle safety and sustainability technologies" presenting latest technologies for the motorbikes and its equipment and accesories.

Registration is free of charge. for further information, please visit the website.  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registrations 2023 in key European markets: motorcycles up, mopeds down
31 Jan 2024

New motorcycle registrations in five of the largest European markets (i.e. France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) reached 1.049.898 units at the end of 2023. This represents an increase of approximately 10.5% compared to the same period in 2022 (950,437 units).

Motorcycle registration volumes significantly increase in Italy (320,186 units, +18% year-on-year) and Spain (201,115 units, +13.6%). Germany (213,801 units, +7.2%) and France (206,731 units, +6.9%) also showed an upward trend, whilst volumes remained broadly stable in UK (108,065 units, -1.2%).

Moped registrations reached a total volume of 193,145 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 24.5% in comparison to last year (255.909 units). The reduction is peaking in the Netherlands (34.027 units, -45.1%) and Germany (17.627 units, -40.5%), followed by France (75.426 units, -19.1%) and Italy (18.737 units, -13.3%), with one-digit reductions in Belgium (-3.8%) and Spain (-5.2%).

 

Quote:

Commenting on the current situation of the sector, Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General, said:

 “The European Powered Two-Wheeler market continued its overall growth in 2023, albeit with a mixed picture. The long-term growth trend for motorcycles is a reflection of consumers’ preferences both for daily commuting and for leisure. Depending on the National market the drop for mopeds highlights indeed a continued shift to light motorcycles, fluctuations due to rebalancing after strong growth in 2022 or a continued compression due to unfavourable urban mobility and incentives policies”.

 

Documents available to download

ACEM - Statistical press release - January - December 2023 [PDF]
ACEM - Statistical press release - January - December 2023 [XLS]
ACEM - Statistical releases - FAQ [PDF]
ACEM - Statistical releases - Glossary [PDF]

 

Press contact

José Diez
Manager EU Affairs and Communications

 

Note for editors

As of 2020, ACEM statistical releases cover the following:

  • For the motorcycle segment: Italy, France, Germany, Spain and 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). Some countries may also include L1e-A vehicles (powered cycles) depending on their administrative practices.

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 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).
European Motorcycle Training Quality Label Holders and academia are bringing motorcycle safety training to the next level
11 Dec 2023

All 36 schools awarded the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label and academia are joining forces to pave the way to a new high-quality training concept to address the most relevant and frequent powered-two wheelers accident scenarios.

Based on scientific accident analysis, the innovative approach will give training experts and scientists the possibility to develop a set of cognitive and riding skills necessary to avoid these hazardous accident scenarios. The aim is to create a level system that clusters these skills in groups of increasing abilities, encouraging motorcyclists to continue developing their personal riding curriculum over time.

This concept will be offered free of charge to all training schools interested in improving the quality of their post-licence courses. To ensure a larger deployment, it will also be shared with bodies planning to set up voluntary motorcycle safety training programmes in countries currently with limited training options.

The level system concept represents a natural evolution of the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label especially thanks to the united endeavours of training experts and academia, namely:  Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich - LMU, Würzburg Institute for Traffic Sciences - WIVW, Institute for Motorcycle Safety – ifz and Traffic accident research at TU Dresden – VUFO.

The working process will be led by Klaus Schwabe, KTM Riders Academy, the architect of this concept.

The high-quality training concept is expected to be launched by the end of next year.

 

Quotes:

Commenting on the initiative, ACEM Secretary General, Antonio Perlot, said:

“The European Motorcycle Training Quality Label already is an excellent example of how industry players, NGOs, motorcycle trainers and users’ organisations can work together for motorcycle safety. With strong academia involvement we will now take the Label to the next level by providing a self-assessment tool for European riders and a toolbox for motorcycle trainers. The ultimate goal of this initiative is to motivate riders to undergo regular voluntary training and achieve higher level of safety riding performance.”

 

Dr. Sebastian Will, Würzburg Institute for Traffic Sciences (WIVW) commented:

“From the empirical evidence available, it seems like a significant share of crashes involving motorcyclists could be avoided or at least mitigated from PTW-side. Important cognitive skills, such as “reading the road” properly or anticipating other traffic participants’ behavior alongside necessary motor skills will optimise rider-motorcycle interaction. Having different stakeholders working towards putting these skills together should be very beneficial for rider safety.”

  

Jesper Christensen, Director of the Mobility Commission, FIM added:

"Modern schools offering advanced safety training are nowadays embracing a stronger approach towards cognitive skills and the understanding that accidents involving riders may start ten seconds before the crash occurs. The development of an improved high-quality training concept using a solid academic approach based on real world data under the umbrella of Quality Label is a warmly welcomed step by FIM.”

 

Note for editors:

The European Motorcycle Training Quality Label is a voluntary certification scheme for post-licence safety training programmes run by the German Road Safety Council, the International Motorcycling Federation and the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers.

The main objective of the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label is to inform motorcyclists across the EU about the best training programmes available in their countries and to increase the number of riders undergoing high-quality voluntary training regularly.

There are currently 36 certified programmes in 11 European countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden, with more motorcycle training centres expected to join in 2024.

In 2019 the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label received the Road Safety Charter Award in the category “Voluntary commitments” from the European Commission.

 

For more information, please visit:

https://motorcycle-training-label.eu 

https://roadsafetystrategy.acem.eu/home/the-european-motorcycle-training-quality-label 

 

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Veneta Vassileva, Safety Manager, ACEM

Registrations in key European markets during the nine first months of 2023 show motorcycles on the rise and mopeds reducing
20 Nov 2023

New motorcycle registrations in five of the largest European markets (i.e. France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) reached 873,985 units during the first nine months of 2023. This represents an increase of approximately 11.8% compared to the same period in 2022 (781,839 units).

Motorcycle registration volumes significantly increased in Italy (271,552 units, +19.4% year-on-year) and Spain (154,019 units, +13.4%), with Germany (190,490 units, +9.6%) and France (168,118 units, +8.7%) also showing an upward trend. Volumes remained broadly stable in the UK (89,806 units, -0.4%).

Moped registrations reached a total volume of 155,098 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 25.0% in comparison to last year (206,927 units). The reduction is widespread in all monitored countries although less so in Belgium (-2.7%) and Spain (-2.8%).

 

Quote

Commenting on the current situation of the sector, Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General, said:

“Strong growth of the European market in the first nine months highlights consumers’ sustained long-term interest in powered two-wheelers, both for daily commuting and for leisure.  Early figures for October confirm the positive trend for motorcycles, with moped volumes partially recovering”.

 

Documents available to download

ACEM - Statistical press release - January - September 2023 [PDF]
ACEM - Statistical press release - January - September 2023 [XLS]
ACEM - Statistical releases - FAQ [PDF]
ACEM - Statistical releases - Glossary [PDF]

 

Press contact

José Diez

Manager EU Affairs and Communications

 

Note for editors

As of 2020, ACEM statistical releases cover the following:

  • For the motorcycle segment: Italy, France, Germany, Spain and 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). Some countries may also include L1e-A vehicles (powered cycles) depending on their administrative practices.

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 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).

 

The two-wheeler sector gathers at EICMA in Milan
13 Nov 2023

The 80th edition of the International Exhibition of Two-Wheelers (EICMA) welcomed around 500.000 visitors last week making Milan the world capital of the motorcycle sector with the presence of global brands, public authorities, industry organisations and, above all, passionate riders.

ACEM has actively participated this year by engaging with members and by contributing to external activities in the promotion of motorcycling. Concretely, our Board of Directors gathered to discuss the sector’s approach towards a safer, greener and digital-resilient mobility set on the EU agenda. However, the industry’s main claim is the need to create a more favourable policy framework to avoid losing competitiveness at global level especially when facing emerging countries mainly from Asia.

In parallel, our secretary general Antonio Perlot was invited to address a keynote at the Motorcycle Conference “Riding Future Technologies 8.0” organized by the engineering consultancy Ricardo. Experts from different brands discussed the challenges and trends of alternative fuels in the motorcycle industry including the implications of design and software to ensure the best performance under different environments.

The importance of motorcycles in cities was showcased in the new space dedicated to Urban Mobility. ACEM participated in the roundtable referring to our Vision2030+ that summarises efforts from the manufacturers to provide clean, efficient and affordable solutions for passenger mobility and last-mile logistics. In this sense, ACEM members continue developing innovative vehicles such as mopeds, scooters, motorcycles, tricycles and light quadricycles already present in most of the European cities, or ambitious projects such as the swappable batteries consortium for electric lightweight-category vehicles.

Position on the revision of the Driving License Directive
19 Sep 2023

The European motorcycle manufacturers stress their main concerns on the report presented yesterday at the TRAN Committee by MEP Karima Delli for L-category vehicles (mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles).

Considering the specificities of the sector across Europe, the initial proposal from the European Commission provides a more effective approach on safety and mobility. The document properly matches diverse realities and ensures inclusiveness for all citizens especially in urban areas. It also allows Member States to select the most appropriate licensing system to their national contexts and specific needs.

Ahead of the coming legislative discussions, ACEM urges the co-legislators to align to the EC proposal regarding:

  • Maintaining age requirements
  • Preserving the flexibility of MS in regulating access to the different L-category vehicles
  • Refraining from the concept of setting speed limits in traffic for different license categories

  

Additional documents

ACEM Position Paper

Joint call to stimulate the European automotive industry´s transformation and enhance competitiveness
06 Sep 2023

As the voice of the motorcycle industry in Europe, ACEM joins main stakeholders from the automotive value chain calling on the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to stimulate sectoral transformation and enhance competitiveness.

The sector of two, three and four wheels is firmly committed to shaping the green and digital transition while continuing a constructive dialogue with public authorities. However, the rise of several challenges is putting further pressure on the decarbonisation of transport and undermining the transformation of our industry.

The signatories have prioritised six key actions before the end of the current mandate:

  1. Develop a robust industrial strategy;
  2. Scale up a European zero-emission market and battery value chain;
  3. Ensure a stable and coherent regulatory environment for the sector;
  4. Enhance the skills agenda and Just Transition framework;
  5. Improve transport affordability; and
  6. Ensure a global level playing field.

Future inaction from law makers at this critical moment will undermine the European automotive industry and put at risk employment in a sector that generates more than 13 million EU jobs.

 

Full document here: 

Joint statement

Registrations in key European markets in the first half of 2023 confirm growing interest for L-category vehicles
26 Jul 2023

New motorcycle registrations in five of the largest European markets (i.e. France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) reached 600,784 units during the first half of 2023.

This represents an increase of 11.3% compared to the same period in 2022 (539,644 units). Motorcycle registration volumes significantly increased in Italy (192,497 units, +19.1% year-on-year) and Spain (102,626 units, +11.7%), Germany (129,964 units, +10.1%) and France (116,224 units, +7.5%) showed an upward trend. Volumes remained broadly stable in UK (59,741 units, -0.9%). Moped registrations reached a total volume of 99,782 units in the six European moped markets monitored by ACEM (i.e. Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain). This registration volume represents an overall reduction of 25.8% in comparison to last year (134,503 units), widespread in the monitored countries, except for Belgium (15,864 units, +2.8%).

 

Quote

Commenting on the current situation of the sector, Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General, said:

“When it comes to long term EU market trends, over the last three years motorcycles have shown an outstanding progression nearing +50%.  Mopeds an overall reduction of -12% with a growing share of electric propulsion, even if fluctuating due to the effect of incentives.  All in all, data confirms consumers’ growing interest for L-category vehicles, for convenient short range mobility and for leisure”.

 

Documents available to download

ACEM - Statistical press release - January - June 2023 [PDF]
ACEM - Statistical press release - January - June 2023 [XLS]
ACEM - Statistical releases - FAQ [PDF]
ACEM - Statistical releases - Glossary [PDF]

 

Press contact

Antonio Perlot

ACEM Secretary General

 

Note for editors

As of 2020, ACEM statistical releases cover the following:

  • For the motorcycle segment: Italy, France, Germany, Spain and 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). Some countries may also include L1e-A vehicles (powered cycles) depending on their administrative practices.

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 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).

 

Job opening at ACEM: Regulatory Officer (Junior position)
24 Jul 2023


ACEM is looking for a Regulatory Officer to join its Secretariat in Brussels, to support the motorcycle industry in a fast evolving regulatory environment.

 

About ACEM

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM), is the trade association that represents manufacturers of powered-two and three-wheelers as well as quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe.

ACEM members include 18 manufacturing companies and 17 national industry associations in 14 different European countries. ACEM works closely with the EU institutions, as well as with a wide range of stakeholders, in different policy-areas. These include type-approval of L-category vehicles, environmental legislation, road safety and transport policies and international trade.

 

Job purpose and description

Based in the Brussels office, the function will report directly to the Technical Manager.

The Regulatory Officer will address issues related to:

  • European and international vehicle type-approval regulations, and other regulations that influence the design of motorcycles and affect the industry and its products.
  • European and International standards.

Key tasks will include:

  • Monitoring, reporting, and coordinating activities with experts from the ACEM membership, facilitating the building-up of common industry positions.
  • Representing the Motorcycle Industry, in both European and international technical meetings.

 

Requirements

  • University level education, either engineering degree (automotive, electromechanical or similar) with interest in regulatory affairs, or European studies/law with interest in vehicle technology
  • 1-2 years working experience, preferably in an industry association or in the motorcycle or automotive industry (regulatory affairs, vehicle or component manufacturing, type-approval or R&D) or equivalent
  • Experience with EU and/or national institutions are a plus
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written); knowledge of other European languages is a plus
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and multicultural team, working in an international environment
  • Ability to work autonomously on the assigned tasks in a result-oriented way
  • Good analytical and communication skills
  • Flexibility and ability to travel

 

Application

  • Please send your CV, motivation letter, and form to
  • Only shortlisted candidates will receive a reply and be invited for an interview
  • Deadline for applications: 15 September 2023.

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Initial considerations on the future framework for Vehicle End-of Life (EoL)
19 Jul 2023

In line with our Vision 2030+, ACEM welcomes the proposal for revision of the Vehicle End-of Life (ELV) Directive published by the European Commission on the 13th July.

Circular economy stands as key priority to improve the environmental performance of the L-category sector. The inclusion of L-category vehicles (two-wheel motorcycles, powered tricycles, light and heavy quadricycles) under the scope of the future Regulation represents a positive step ahead to prepare the sector and accelerate the compliance of the industry with EU objectives in transport and mobility.

ACEM and its members support a comprehensive framework for the collection and treatment operations for L-category vehicles ensuring a positive contribution towards the Green Deal goals with several benefits for the society. However, further assessment of technical and economical specificities for various sub-categories should be considered to ensure a successful achievement of the ELV objectives and full alignment with other vehicles.

As well, a coherent approach with other pieces of legislation will provide consistency in the future framework on vehicle design and production putting Europe at the forefront of circularity in terms of reusability, recyclability and recoverability of materials including L-category vehicles.

The ACEM Secretariat will continue a constructive dialogue with EU institutions during the coming months and provide know-how and good experiences from the sector.

Additional information 

For further information about ACEM position on the inclusion of PTWs in the End-of -Life Vehicles Directive, please click here

Contacts

Francesco Fenoglio
Policy Advisor

+32 478 39 32 01

 

 

Connected Motorcycle Consortium: First Demo Event
03 Jul 2023

The Connected Motorcycle Consortium (CMC) will organize an event in September 2023 to demonstrate several interactions between a car and a motorcycle where C-ITS applications or Advanced Driver Assistant Systems will help to mitigate the chance of a collision.

As a collective effort of manufacturers, suppliers, researchers, and associations, the CMC has been working towards integrating Powered Two Wheelers into the future landscape of connected mobility.

 

The CMC journey began with the launch of the 'Basic Specification' in 2020. Since then, the CMC has progressed further and will show results of its research in a Demo event at Dekra Technology Center at Lausitzring in September 2023.

 

Alongside world-leading motorcycle manufacturers such as BMW, Honda, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, KTM, Suzuki, and Yamaha, prominent carmakers including BMW, Honda, Lamborghini, and VW will also be participating in the event. The invited guests will have the opportunity to experience the systems live by taking the first-row seat, as passenger in one of the cars.

The event will also provide a platform for presenting key findings from the Consortium’s accident research, insights into rider behaviour, and detailed information about safety applications.

 

ACEM is associate member of CMC.

Press Release: Guidelines on anti-tampering rules for motorcycle exhaust silencers
31 May 2023

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) shares the concerns of citizens, politicians and regulators regarding the impact of noise in daily life. Sound emissions of motorcycles have been regulated in the EU, with maximum permitted levels defined since the 1990s, through European type approval requirements.

As part of the solution to address these concerns, ACEM has recently developed a set of guidelines in cooperation with key aftermarket exhaust industry players. The aim of these guidelines is to avoid diverging, non-effective interpretations of anti-tampering rules for exhaust silencers, in particular for non-original equipment that may be alternatively fitted on motorcycles over their lifetime.  The document notably clarifies technical requirements to ensure robustness of fixing solutions for silencing baffles and dB-killers, to prevent their easy removal.

Following an informal endorsement by authorities at EU level, the guidelines were supported by government experts at UNECE, the world forum on vehicle regulations.

Dissemination activities are now being launched by the motorcycle sector, with the involvement of ACEM member vehicle manufacturers, industry national associations and aftermarket exhaust manufacturers, seeking to raise the awareness of all stakeholders – including type approval authorities, market surveillance authorities and users.

Commenting on the initiative, Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General, said:

“This initiative bringing together the expertise of recognised players in the motorcycle sector addresses one of the main causes of motorcycle noise in the streets. Approved silencers with too easily removable baffles or dB-Killers are today still present on the market, which may result in unacceptably high levels of noise on the road.

Putting forward state of the art solutions, the guidelines will help type approval authorities towards a more harmonised assessment of conformity to anti-tampering rules for exhaust silencers. The call is now on all stakeholders to apply them without delay.”

 

Note for editors

For sound level and anti-tampering rules of motorcycle exhaust silencers, the EU type approval framework Regulation 168/2013 mandates the application of UNECE Regulations no. 92 (aftermarket silencers) and no. 41 (original motorcycle). These Regulations were developed and are maintained by the Working Party Noise and Tyres (GRBP), under the World Forum for the harmonization of vehicle regulations (WP.29), operating within the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).

In December 2022, ACEM presented the guidelines to national type approval authorities at a stakeholder meeting organised by the European Commission. Following an informal approval by authorities at EU level, the International Motorcycle Manufacturers’ Association (IMMA) introduced the guidelines in February 2023 at GRBP, the world forum on sound level of vehicles. A final document is expected be adopted at next GRBP session in September 2023.

 

About the initiative

This initiative has been jointly developed within the motorcycle sector, by the following actors:

  • The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) and its members (ACEM website).
  • The International Motorcycle Manufacturers’ Association (IMMA website).
  • Motorcycle exhaust manufacturers Akrapovic, Arrow, Giannelli, Lafranconi, LeoVince, MIVV and SC project.

 

About ACEM

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) represents manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe.  ACEM is a member of IMMA, the International Motorcycle Manufacturers’ Association.

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).

 

About IMMA

IMMA, as the voice of the global Motorcycle Industry, has a membership of Powered Two- and Three-Wheeler (PTW) manufacturers’ associations from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, and Vietnam. IMMA promotes solutions for safe, sustainable, socially responsible and economically viable motorcycling. IMMA advances inclusive policies and engages in the development and progressive harmonization of vehicle requirements in global forums. IMMA is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

 

Contact

Thomas Vercammen

ACEM Technical Manager

+32 (0) 22 30 97 32

 

Documents

Press Release - Guidelines on anti-tampering rules for motorcycle exhaust silencers

ACEM position paper - Transport sustainability, sound emissions and noise

 

Q1 2023 European registrations of motorcycles and mopeds return to pre COVID market trends
12 May 2023

New motorcycle registrations in five of the largest European markets (i.e., France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) reached 253,859 units during the first quarter of 2023. This represents an increase of approximately 15.5% compared to the same period in 2022 (219,826 units).

Motorcycle registration volumes significantly increased in Italy (78,997 units, +31.1% year-on-year) and both Spain (44,127 units, +13.4%) and Germany (54,964 units, +13.2%) showed an upward trend. Volumes also continued with a slight progression in France (48,945 units, +7.21%) and they remained broadly stable in UK (26,826 units, 1.7%).

Moped registrations reached a total volume of 43,610 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 24.5% in comparison to last year (57,737 units). The decline is widespread in the monitored countries, except in Belgium where volumes continued to increase.

 

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Commenting on the current situation of the sector, Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General, said:

“The first quarter results of the year must be interpreted cautiously, considering the significance of spring and summer for the European powered two-wheeler market. Although there were considerable fluctuations when compared to the same period in 2022, Q1 data confirms a growing trend of users favouring motorcycles and scooters to mopeds. This shift supports both urban and short-range mobility, as well as a sustained interest in leisure riding. Thus far, the figures seem to align with long-term, pre-COVID trends. A more definitive outlook for 2023 will emerge as Q2 and Q3 data becomes available.”

 

Press contact

Antonio Perlot

ACEM Secretary General

+32 2 2309732

 

Documents available to download

ACEM - Statistical press release - January - March 2023 [PDF]
ACEM - Statistical press release - January - March 2023 [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 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). Some countries may also include L1e-A vehicles (powered cycles) depending on their administrative practices.

 

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 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).
Job opening at ACEM: (Senior) Public Affairs Manager
17 Feb 2023

ACEM is looking for a (Senior) Public Affairs Manager to join its Secretariat in Brussels and lead the association’s Public Affairs activity

 

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) is the industry association that represents manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe.

ACEM members include 18 manufacturing companies and 18 national industry associations in 17 different European countries. About 389,000 jobs depend on the motorcycle, moped, tricycle and quadricycle industry, which generates €21.4 billion of GDP across Europe every year.

ACEM works closely with the EU institutions, as well as with a wide range of stakeholders, in different policy areas. ACEM advocates for policies that support the competitiveness of motorcycle manufacturers, provides factual information about the European motorcycle sector, and fosters a better understanding of the motorcycle industry’s contribution to society.

Responsibilities

With a more junior colleague under your responsibility, and with the support of regulatory/technical experts and communications’ team, you will:

  • be responsible for monitoring and conducting research and analysis on the current state of play across a broad range of European policy issues relevant for the motorcycle Industry under the association strategic vision Vision 2030+
  • develop and implement strategies and action plans to engage the organisation in EU policies and legislative proposals;
  • support the ACEM team and the Membership with the development of engagement strategies and messaging, at Brussels’ and national level;
  • draft high-quality memos, policy briefings, presentations and policy analysis on short timelines;
  • develop/maintain relationships with the EU institutions and key stakeholders at the European level and exchange information related to priority topics;
  • be responsible for the planning, implementation, preparation, and follow-up of meetings;
  • represent the organisation externally in institutional meetings and towards other stakeholders through being a visible and credible advocate for the industry.
  • assist the Secretary General and act as a sherpa for high-level meetings, with C-suites executives (internally) and with EU Institutions representatives (externally).

Profile requirements

  • University degree (Law, Political Sciences and/or EU Studies);
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in EU Policy and Government Affairs roles in trade/industry associations, consulting firms, corporations or EU Institutions;
  • An established network and sound knowledge of European policy in various fields that are connected to sustainability in all its facets, mobility/transport, industrial transformation and/or manufacturing;
  • Track record in political advocacy and campaign management;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication in English is a must, other languages are a plus;
  • Effective communication (written and spoken) with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Ability to find consensus amongst wide range of opinions and to work with different functions, teams and seniority levels;
  • Firm willingness to understand the issues at stake and to enhance your personal knowledge on highly political/technical topics;
  • Team player with commitment to excellence and diplomacy and negotiation skills.

Benefits

We offer a long-term contract with a competitive package.

At ACEM you will find the freedom to broaden your horizons thanks to an internationally composed team and flexible working time models. The sector is on the path of transformation towards climate-neutral mobility and offers an exciting, innovative, future-oriented and collegial working environment.

Application Procedure

  1. Closing date for applications: 17 March 2023
  2. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter (one page), your CV (in English) in PDF format and the Annex to this ad to to the attention of the Secretary General Antonio Perlot
  3. Please include your first and last name and the job title (“(Senior) Public Affairs Manager – application”) in the subject line
  4. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis

All applications will be processed in full confidentiality and only for recruitment purposes. Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

 

Files

ACEM (Senior) Public Affairs Manager - Advert

ACEM (Senior) Public Affairs Manager - Annex

 

Photo by Headway on Unsplash

Job opening at ACEM: Communications Officer
03 Feb 2023

ACEM is looking for a Communications Officer to join its Secretariat in Brussels and take a leading role in driving the association’s Communication, Press & Social Media activity. 

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) is the industry association that represents manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe.             

Responsibilities:

The main responsibility of the Communications Officer is to manage ACEM’s internal & external communication activities.

In more detail:

  • With the ACEM leadership: shaping and implementing communications strategies aiming to raise the Industry’s profile in the EU policy environment
  • Developing and coordinating publications such as policy papers, annual reports, membership information documents, social media news items
  • Drafting clear and compelling press releases, articles, web copy, speeches, and social media news items with the support of the different staff members
  • Copywriting, editing, and proofreading of publications produced by ACEM
  • Managing websites and social media channels
  • Organising events, physical and online (e.g. workshops, conferences, etc...)
  • Contributing to the communication and dissemination activities of projects in which ACEM is active

Desired profile:

  • Excellent command of English. Other European languages are an asset
  • Prepared to multitask, prioritise work and meet tight deadlines
  • Proactive in proposing new/alternative communication vectors/actions
  • Open to working in a small team operating in a multicultural environment
  • Excellent command of MS Office and web/social media management tools
  • Track record in event organising
  • Understanding of the European/Brussels media and political landscape
  • Basic knowledge of graphic design and experience in web and video editing is an asset

Experience:

  • Degree in Communications, Journalism or similar
  • 2-5 years’ experience as a communications officer or similar position
  • Relevant experience in a similar role in a European or international setting is an asset

We offer:

  • A long-term contract with a competitive package
  • The opportunity to work for a dynamic industry in a global environment
  • Possibility to partially work from home

Application Procedure

  1. Closing date for applications: 28 February 2023
  2. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter (one page), your CV (in English) in PDF format and the Annex to this ad to  to the attention of the Secretary General Antonio Perlot
  3. Please include your first and last name and the job title (“Communications Officer – application”) in the subject line
  4. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis

All applications will be processed in full confidentiality and only for recruitment purposes. Please note that only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Files

ACEM Communications Officer - Advert.pdf
ACEM Communications Officer - Annex.docx

Photo by Headway on Unsplash

Joint Industry Statement - Data Act: call to preserve European Innovation and Competitiveness
01 Feb 2023

ACEM has signed, together with thirty industry associations, a joint statement on the Data Act, calling for policy makers to preserve European innovation and competitiveness.

While recognizing the importance of data sharing for the success of the European economy in the coming years, ACEM considers that the Data Act as proposed, is a leap into the unknown with potential unintended consequences across data value chains.

We therefore urge the European Parliament and Council to take the necessary time and steps to:

  • Ensure due protection of trade secrets, safety, security, and privacy;
  • Give clarity to companies as to what data they must share;
  • Enable mutually beneficial data-driven relationships;
  • Differentiate between B2B and B2C contexts;
  • Set strict conditions for business-to-government data requests;
  • Promote cloud adoption;
  • Avoid creating new obstacles to international data flows.

Quote 

Commenting on the signature of the joint statement, Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General, said:

"ACEM welcomes the efforts of the European Commission to foster the data economy while safeguarding consumer privacy. However, the current form of the Data Act delivers an uncertain future, potentially jeopardizing the foundation of European businesses' data-driven operations. In order to build trust and maintain the industry's drive for innovation, the new legislation must strike a balance between fairness and incentives to innovate. We are at a crucial moment for the industry, including the motorcycle sector, and ACEM calls on the European Parliament and Council to create responsible, forward-looking regulations."

More information

Joint Industry Statement - Data Act

Contact

Francesco Fenoglio
Policy Advisor

+32 478 39 32 01

 

 

Registrations of motorcycles and mopeds in key European markets broadly stable during 2022
30 Jan 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).

Quote

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
 
+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).

 

Certified motorcycle training centres come together to bring motorcycle safety training to the next level
14 Dec 2022

Motorcycle training schools that hold the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label organised their first meeting on 7 December 2022. During this initial meeting, the organisations managing the 35 awarded programmes agreed to work together to create a high-quality training programme. This programme will cover various levels of motorcycle riding skills, hazard and safety awareness, and a self-assessment of riding ability.

The programme will also cover the local context, such as the traffic environment, weather patterns, mobility and leisure uses.
This high-quality training programme will be offered free of charge to all schools interested in improving the quality of their courses. It will also be shared with bodies planning to set up motorcycle safety training programmes in countries with limited training options.

The motorcycle training organisations present also exchanged their views on other topics, such as the current state of voluntary motorcycle training across Europe, recent trends in motorcycle training and how to further improve motorcyclists’ skills and safety awareness.

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Commenting on the initiative, ACEM Secretary General, Antonio Perlot, said:

“The European Motorcycle Training Quality Label is a key element of our road safety strategy and an excellent example of how industry players, NGOs, motorcycle trainers and users’ organisations can work together for motorcycle safety. After launching the European Training Quality Label in 2019, we now want to take this initiative to the next level by providing a free-of-charge high-quality training programme to all training schools in Europe”.

Jesper Christensen, Director of the Mobility Commission at the International Motorcycle Federation (FIM), said:

“Riding a motorcycle is far from an easy task. As vulnerable road users, motorcyclists must be aware of road risks and recognise the hazards specific to two-wheelers. The FIM is committed to promoting high-quality voluntary training, and we fully support the development of these common safety training guidelines. We are confident that this initiative will make a positive difference for motorcyclists’ safety across Europe”.

Note for editors

The European Motorcycle Training Quality Label is a voluntary certification scheme for post-licence safety training programmes run by the German Road Safety Council, the International Motorcycling Federation and the Motorcycle industry.

The main objective of the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label is to inform motorcyclists across the EU about the best training programmes available in their countries and to increase the number of riders undergoing high-quality voluntary training regularly.

There are currently 35 certified programmes in 11 European countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden, with more motorcycle training centres expected to join in 2023.

In 2019 the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label received the Road Safety Charter Award in the category “Voluntary commitments” from the European Commission.

For more information, please visit:

https://motorcycle-training-label.eu 

https://roadsafetystrategy.acem.eu/home/the-european-motorcycle-training-quality-label 

 

 

 

ACEM hosts annual conference to discuss the future of the motorcycle industry  and decarbonisation
09 Dec 2022

On 6 December 2022, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) hosted its annual conference, which focused on the motorcycle industry’s vision for decarbonisation at horizon 2050.

Industry leaders, representatives from industry associations and policy-makers from the European Parliament and the European Commission exchanged views on crucial issues for the future of the motorcycle sector, particularly how electric batteries, synthetic fuels and fuel cells can contribute to decarbonising two-wheelers.

The speakers also discussed the challenges and opportunities linked to lowering CO2 emissions, such as securing access to raw materials, stepping up R&D investments and the importance of standardisation and cross-company cooperation through platforms like the Swappable Batteries Consortium.

Charging infrastructure was also seen as a potential bottleneck in the path to lower CO2 emissions, as many Member States are still to deploy charging points in significant numbers.

Speakers included:

• Michele Colaninno. President of the European Association of Manufacturers (ACEM). Chief Executive of Global Strategy, Product, Marketing and Innovation, at the Piaggio Group
• Ralf Diemer. Managing Director at the eFuel Alliance
• Bernard Gindroz. Coordinator of the Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium
• Andreas Glück. Member of the European Parliament
• Mark Huitema. Director General for Vehicles at the European Association for Electromobility (AVERE)
• Antonio Perlot. Secretary General of the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM)
• Helfried Sorger. Chief Technology Officer for Powertrains at Pierer Mobility
• Isabelle Vandoorne. Deputy Head of Unit, at the European Commission’s Directorate General for Transport and Mobility

The panel discussion was moderated by Aled Walker, Future of Mobility Leader at Deloitte, and attracted more than 270 people from 27 countries worldwide.

The video recording of the event can be watched here:

https://app.livecasts.eu/the-motorcylcle-industrys-vision-for-decarbonisation 

The photos from the event are available at:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/acem_eu/albums

Press contact

Manuel Ordonez de Barraicua
ACEM Communications Manager
E.  
T. +32 22 30 97 32

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 Motor Europe, Kawasaki Motor Europe, KTM, Kymco, MV Agusta, Peugeot Scooters, Piaggio Group, Polaris Industries, Qooder, Royal Enfield, Suzuki Motor Europe, Triumph Motorcycles, Yamaha Motor Europe and Zero Motorcycles.

ACEM also represents 18 motorcycle industry associations in 17 different European countries. About 389,000 jobs depend on the L-category industry in Europe through various activities, including manufacturing vehicles, parts and accessories, personal protective equipment, and motorcycle-related activities.

The motorcycle sector contributes about € 21.4 billion GDP across Europe, and generates revenue for tax authorities of about €16.6 billion. Europe-based motorcycle companies export about € 2.1 billion worth of vehicles, parts and components to non-European customers yearly.

There are more than 39 million motorcycles and scooters in use on Europe’s roads.

 

Contact us

European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers

Avenue de la Joyeuse Entrée, 1 B1040
Brussels Belgium

+32 (0)22 30 97 32

VAT BE0740.931.926

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