Brussels (Belgium) | 29 October 2025
New motorcycle registrations in five of the largest European markets (i.e. France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) reached 823.786 units during the first nine months of 2025. This represents a variation of approximately -7,2% compared to the same period in 2024 (887.451 units). Motorcycle registration volumes increase in Spain (183.014 units, +11,1% year-on-year) while in other markets, results remain negative for the current year with for Italy (282.407 units, -1.1%), for UK (73.343 units, -4%), for France (144.888 units, -12.4%) and for Germany (140.134 units, -24.4%).
Moped registrations reached a total volume of 110.641 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 16.4% in comparison to last year at the same period (132.303 units). Germany remains the only market showing a slight growth (12.772 units, 1,3%), while the decline is widespread in all other monitored countries: Spain (9.494 units, -3.4%), Belgium (20.123 units, -10,1%), the Netherlands (19.386 units, -19,1%), France (37.874 units -21,8%), and Italy (10.992 units, -27,3%).
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Commenting on the current situation of the sector, Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General, said:
“The figures for the first nine months of 2025 confirm that the surge in registrations driven by the Euro 5+ transition earlier this year is being progressively absorbed. What we are now seeing is a market adjustment following the strong pre-registration activity that took place ahead of the new regulatory stage.
As we enter the final quarter and approach key industry events such as EICMA and INTERMOT, manufacturers are preparing to showcase their latest innovations. These fairs will help indicate how the market is evolving ahead of the 2026 riding season.”
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
ACEM – Statistical press release – January – September 2025 [PDF]
ACEM – Statistical press release – January – September 2025 [XLS]
ACEM – Statistical releases – FAQ [PDF]
ACEM – Statistical releases – Glossary [PDF]
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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 17 manufacturing companies: BMW Motorrad, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), Ducati Motor Holding, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, MV Agusta, Peugeot Scooters, Piaggio, Polaris Industries, 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 (2024 estimate).
