Motorcycle and scooter sales data August 2018: registrations on the rise

Two wheels are popular, in all seasons and in all their forms. And we who are lovers of motorized two-wheelers cannot help but be pleased by the data released in recent hours Confindustria ANCMA, National Association of Cycle Motorcycle Accessories.

Sales data August 2018: upward data

The trend in registrations for vehicles with a displacement of more than 50cc remains positive and totals 11.976 units, equal to +2,1% compared to the same month of 2017. The increase in motorcycles was slightly higher with 4.436 sales and a +3,4, 7.540%, while scooters reach 1,3 pieces and a +50%. However, the decline of 1.399cc continues with 15,5 registrations equal to -2%. Overall, in the month the volumes of the entire Italian 50-wheel market (registrations + 13.375cc) totaled 2017 sales, at the same level as 5. The month of August is worth only 2018% of annual sales, given that many dealerships close for the summer. From January to August 168.736, registrations totaled 4,9 vehicles equal to +95.772%, of which 1,4 scooters with a +72.964% compared to last year, and 9,8 motorbikes equal to +14.189%. The "fifties" show a volume deficit with 14,8 units, equal to a decline of -2018%. The progression of the first eight months of 183.000 certifies that in Italy a total of 50 two-wheeled vehicles were sold (registrations + 3cc) with an increase of +2017% compared to January-August 125. The analysis of scooters by engine capacity confirms the leadership for the 35.062cc with 10,5 vehicles and a +300%. The 500 to 34.041cc models follow with 1,9 units and a more modest +150%; the 250-17.890cc models fell with 9,1 sales and -500%. Maxi scooters over 8.779cc also decline, with 8,7 units marking -800%. In motorcycle registrations, the 1000-20.078 cc segment remains the most important with 4,3 units, but they are decreasing with -1000%. Followed by motorbikes over 19.277cc which remain positive, with 5,8 units, equal to +600%. The 750-12.421cc models showed a slight decline, with 1 motorcycles equal to -250%. The result of the motorcycles between 500-11.527cc was striking, with 64,4 sales accelerating by +125%. Finally, the "entry level" 7.839cc models achieved an interesting development, increasing by +31,6% with 28.761 registrations. In terms of motorcycle segments, naked bikes are the most dynamic, totaling 13,8 units and +23.308%, followed in order of importance by enduro bikes, with 11,6 units equal to +9.484%. Touring motorbikes appear at a distance with 4.493 pieces, in line with last year. Recovery for customs, with 6,1 motorbikes and a +3.821%; followed by sports bikes with 9,3 motorbikes and +2.337%; finally, supermotards show a slight increase with 1,5 units, equal to +XNUMX%.

Confindustria ANCMA: Andrea Dell'Orto's point of view

"The two-wheeler market progressively consolidates the recovery path and confirms the forecasts. The economic picture shows signs of a slowdown and the business and family confidence index drops; Interest on public debt is rising and there is no clarity on the new economic package. However, our sector is ready to multiply its efforts to intercept the greatest number of users and demonstrate all the opportunities offered by the use of our vehicles – stated Andrea Dell'Orto, President of Confindustria ANCMA – Our goal is to constantly work to improve the safety of those traveling on motorbikes and scooters. But the evolution of products is not sufficient if not accompanied by investments dedicated to infrastructure. We expect institutional interlocutors to recognize the fundamental contribution of two wheels to sustainable urban mobility and to take action to create an environment conducive to development.
All vehicle manufacturers and the sector's supply chain are preparing the innovations that will be presented at the next edition of EICMA, the most important event in the world, where all the innovations created for our market will be brought to the fore".