“The strong growth in motorcycle registrations across Europe’s largest markets in 2024 demonstrates the increasing appeal of motorcycling for urban mobility and leisure.
However, it should be acknowledged that a consistent part of this growth is also linked to stock registrations ahead of the new Euro5+ emissions standard, which was fully introduced on 1st January 2025 – a market correction is therefore to be expected in the first half of 2025.
Euro5+ builds on the previous emissions standard, with additional requirements for durability, strengthening L-category vehicles as a viable and attractive choice for European citizens, and a solution for policy-makers to decrease congestion and make cities more liveable.”
