Motorcycle market, Confindustria ANCMA: a positive outlook, +8,6% in April

About the 12% of Italian annual volumes in April. Confindustria ANCMA (National Association of Cycle Motorcycle Accessories) signals a positive trend in the motorcycle market at the end of last month, providing interesting indications according to the segments.

The percentages reported

The number of registrations of two-wheeled vehicles in April was 26.854 specimens, or an increase in8,6% compared to April last year. A positive double-digit trend that affects the motorcycle, taking into account a number of 12.645 vehicles with an increase in 14,6%, as well as a positive fact regarding them scooter of the 3,8%, evaluating i 14.209 specimens. Positive values ​​also in the food sector “fifty” (+ 15,2 %), in light of 1.724 highlighted recordings.
Taking the first quarter of this year as a reference, the total Italian two-wheeled vehicle market amounts to 87.157 means, as reported, a growth of 14,4% when compared with the same period of 2018. An aspect to be evaluated with the same positive trend of registrations equal to 81.737 pieces, that is + 15,3%, segmented into 39.614 motorbike (+ 15,5 %) to 42.123 scooter (+ 15,2 %), always keeping in mind the widespread indications.
Moving on to the so-called "fifties", volumes are slightly higher than last year, based on 5.420 recordings (+ 2,2 %), taking into consideration the innovative electric vehicles and the same incentives linked to these vehicles, obtaining doubled volumes per share 871 vehicles.
Consolidated the values ​​referring to scooter da 300 cc e 500 cc which is always crucial in the sector, well 16.959 verified units (+ 30,2 %). 125 cc scooters follow (14.634 vehicles and +13,6%), while the varied class between 150 cc e 250 cc, evaluating i 6.843 registered vehicles (-2,4%). Maxi scooters above are also stable 500 cc (3.684 registered units e + 1 %).
Moving on to motorcycles, leap forward and record in the market for models with engines 800 cc e 1000 cc (11.383 unit e + 26,7 %), followed by examples with units greater than 1000 cc (10.521 sales and +4%) and by those between 300 cc and 600 cc (6.830 pieces and + 20,9 %). Close behind, in fourth place, the models 650 cc e 750 cc (6.178 unit e + 14,1 %), then the models 125 cc however in strong recovery (3.826 pieces + 24,9 %). Behind the specimens 150 cc e 250 cc, taking into consideration the 876 registered specimens (-17,8%).
Remaining in this panorama, there is a strong interest in road enduros (14.652 unit e + 22,8 %), that for naked bikes remains unchanged, however it is growing (13.893 pieces + 9,8 %), therefore for tourist specimens (5.476 registered vehicles e + 22,7 %). The values ​​of interest for custom are substantially unchanged (2.083, + 0,5 %) and sports (1.900, + 0,4 %), so a new strong consideration for supermotards was noted (1.112 specimens, + 38,1 %), based on the highlighted values.

The considerations of the number one of Confindustria ANCMA

Andrea Dell'Orto, President of Confindustria ANCMA (National Association of Cycle Motorcycle Accessories), underlines on this occasion the positivity of a trend that has lasted for 9 months. A trend “substantially balanced for both motorbikes and scooters. This means that the two-wheel offer is able to satisfy both the needs of sustainable mobility in our urban centers and the passion that drives the choices of motorcycle models" he reported. Although the scenario is still a little uncertain, she continued Dell'Orto in his speech highlighted via a press note. Adding that: “Despite some positive signs in terms of employment, we are in a situation just above stagnation. Tariffs slow down exports, investments and the confidence of families and businesses fall, and in general demand is weak.” However, the interior remains clear “deal with public administrations to support users and the market. Priority must always be given to safe conditions of use, because our customers struggle daily with problematic infrastructures that end up becoming dangerous", the president of again underlined Confindustria ANCMA.