Motorcycle and scooter sales data October 2018: double-digit growth for the two-wheel market

Sales data October 2018 – Another month with a plus sign for the world of two wheels. In fact, in October alone, 16.459 registrations were totaled with an increase of +17,9% compared to the same month of 2017. Both motorbikes, with 6.202 units and a +19,3%, and scooters, as well as with 10.257 vehicles a +17,1% increase. 50cc vehicles with 2.167 registrations recorded a +9,2%. October is worth around 6% of the total sales for the year.

Confindustria ANCMA: all the satisfaction of Andrea Dell'Orto

"Despite signs of stagnation in the macro-economic framework, our sector continues on the virtuous path of recovery. We hope that government policies take into account the centrality of businesses in contributing to growth and employment in our country. Both consumer confidence and operators' expectations increased slightly. In particular, two-wheelers support the automotive sector which in turn drives the positive indicators - he claims Andrea Dell'Orto, president of Confindustria ANCMA, National Association of Cycle Motorcycle Accessories -. The market recovery demonstrates the interest of users who favor 2 wheels not only for their irreplaceable role in urban mobility, but also for the passion that accompanies the choice of models dedicated to free time. The task of manufacturers and the entire motorcycle supply chain is to direct investments towards innovative solutions and increasingly safe and environmentally friendly products. The wider and more detailed offer favors the conquest of new users with vehicles that are accessible and suitable for the needs of even newbies. In a few days the 76th edition of EICMA will debut, which will bring to the fore all the innovations that will be the architects of future development, and which will give the right visibility to an industry that wants to continue to grow, helping to imagine new mobility models".

Confindustria ANCMA: an all uphill 2018

In the first 10 months of 2018, registrations in Italy reached 202.784 vehicles with engine capacities greater than 50cc, with an increase of +6%. 117.212 scooters were sold, with an increase of +3,1% compared to January-October 2017, in addition to 85.572 motorbikes equal to +10,4%. Mopeds (50cc) reached 18.060 registrations, equal to -13,3% compared to last year's volumes. From January to October 2018, a total of 220.844 motorized two-wheelers were sold in Italy (registrations of registered motorbikes and scooters + 50cc vehicles), equal to +4,1% compared to the same period in 2017. In-depth analysis by engine capacity in the sector scooter shows a continuous development of the main 125cc segment with 43.114 units and a +11,6%. Following are the 300 – 500cc with 41.763 vehicles equal to +4,2%; on the other hand, scooters from 150 to 250cc are decreasing with 22.302 units equal to -6,9%. Maxi-scooters over 500cc also appear to be decreasing, totaling 10.033 registrations and -9,2%. In the motorcycle sector, models between 800 and 1000cc remain in first place with 23.121 units and a slight decline of -2,4%, closely followed by models over 1000cc with an increase with 22.123 motorbikes registered and a +5,3%. The medium displacements between 650 and 750cc are stable with 13.831 units and a -0,1%, while the growth of the displacements between 300-600cc is striking with 14.474 bikes and a +54,5%. The performance of small 125cc motorbikes was significant with 9.759 units equal to +30,4%. Finally, the 150 to 250cc range with 2.264 sales marks a +6,7%. Within the motorcycle segments, naked bikes consolidated their lead with 33.201 units and growth of +13,3%; road enduros follow with 27.959 pieces, also up by +13,3%. In third place are touring motorbikes with 11.099 sales and +1,6%; followed by customs with 5.227 units marking a +3,9%. The sports cars were more dynamic with 4.403 bikes and a +10%. Finally we find the supermotards with 2.762 pieces and a +2,9%.