January - June 2026 ACEM Key Markets Registration data
ACEM, the Brussels based international motorcycle industry association has released its motorcycle registration data for the first six months of 2025.
Clouded by the shadow of 2024 Q4 motorcycle pre-registration data (as OEMs and dealers ought to register new models that didn't mee the January 01, 2026, Euro 5+ regulation update), registrations of new motorcycles and mopeds in key European markets reached 542,361 units - a theoretical decline of -11.3% compared to the first six months of 2026 (611,145 units).
Motorcycle registration volumes increased in Spain (111,363 units, +5% year-on-year), while in other countries, the market has (theoretically) shrunk: by -4.2% in Italy (195,025 units), by -14.8% in France (98,499 units), by -19.8% in the UK (47,464 units) and by -29% in Germany (90,010 units).
Low displacement moped registrations reached a total volume of 68,690 units in the six European moped markets monitored by ACEM (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain). This registration volume represents a reduction of -19.2% in comparison to last year (84,974 units).
All markets declined - Spain by -2.0% (5,628), Germany by -5.9% (8,333 units), Belgium by -9.7% (13,304 units), Netherlands by 17.4% (13,199 units), France by -27.7% (21,607 units) and Italy by -32.4% (6,619 units).
ACEM Secretary General Antonio Perlot is quoted as stating: "The first half of 2025 confirms the market adjustment expected after the transition to the Euro 5+, with a decline in overall registration volumes across several key European markets.
"Despite this short-term downturn motorcycles remain a popular choice for individual mobility in many parts of Europe. "As the transport landscape undergoes a profound transformation, it is essential that L-category vehicles are fully recognised and supported as an integral part of the future mobility mix.
"These vehicles offer flexible, efficient and sustainable solutions to meet diverse mobility needs. European decision-makers must continue to support the sector's competitiveness by integrating L-category vehicles into future transport policies and long-term citizen's strategies."
