Motorcycle and scooter sales data February 2019: +20% compared to February 2018

The two-wheel market continues to grow, the month of February totaled 16.020 registrations (vehicles over 50cc), equal to +20% compared to the same month of 2018. Specifically, scooters are driving sales upwards with 8.181 registered units and a consistent +30,3%, while the motorcycles with 7.839 units sold achieved a good +10,9%. Continue the 50cc flex .

The first two months of 2019 confirms the positive indicators of registrations and with 29.597 vehicles it shows growth of +12,1%. In particular, scooters earn the most percentage points with 15.150 sales and +15%; the motorcycle sector shows a more positive trend with 14.447 vehicles registered equal to +9,3%. 50cc vehicles in the first two months of 2019 developed slightly fewer volumes than last year with 2.283 vehicles and -1,8%.

In the scooter sector the most 'popular' displacement is the one between 300 and 500cc, which alone are worth 40% of the market. With 6.206 units registered and a +44,2%, followed closely by the 125cc with 5.490 units and a +17,3%; scooters from 150 to 250cc with 2.500 sales fell by -11,9%. Strong decline for maxi scooters over 500cc, with 954 units and a -29,5%. In motorcycles, the leadership of over 1000cc confirms with 4.245 sales equal to +7,3%. The following motorcycles between 800 and 1000cc sold 3.844 units with a significant +25,7%. Motorcycles from 300 to 500cc with 2.583 units achieved +3,2%. The medium displacements between 600 and 750cc with 1.722 motorcycles recorded a -1,4%. The growth of the 125cc models was satisfactory with 1.588 units and +13,7%. Finally, there were 465 pieces and a -17,1% for the 150-250cc.

Andrea Dell'Orto, President of Confindustria ANCMA (National Association of Cycle and Motorcycle Accessories), said: “Our market continues to show positive numbers, despite an economic picture that is turning negative, especially in terms of forecasts for the second half of the year. year. We hope that the entire automotive sector will recover, but in the meantime we underline the vitality of the two wheels which continue on a virtuous path. It is interesting to note how both the scooter and motorbike segments are progressing, which means that sensitivity towards sustainable mobility is increasing, which the scooter fully interprets, but at the same time the passion for motorbikes is fuelled. We are waiting for the incentives for electric two-wheelers to become fully operational which, although they still represent a niche, show considerable growth potential. Finally, we also remember the expectations regarding the reform of the Highway Code, which can meet the needs of the 2 two-wheel users, unlocking numerous important issues on which the association has been working for some time".