Moto, the market recovery continues

Motorcycle – Registrations in October totaled 11.305 vehicles, recording growth of +4% compared to the same month of 2015. The development of motorbikes is still brilliant with 3.859 units and a +12,7%, while scooters, which with 7.446 units are worth two thirds of the registrations for the month, are stable. 50cc vehicles with 1.619 registrations recorded a decrease of -5,5%. October accounts for approximately 7% of total sales for the year.

"The recovery remains weak due to the uncertainty of the political framework, but there is no shortage of encouraging signs in terms of production, orders and exports. Disposable income is increasing but has not yet translated into an acceleration in consumption due to the prudent attitude of families. In this context, registrations maintain a constant growth trend which has already continued for a year, with the only exception of July." says Corrado Capelli, President of Confindustria ANCMA (National Association of Cycle and Motorcycle Accessories). "The consolidation of the market also occurred thanks to the efforts of manufacturers who continued to invest in innovation, presenting new models long awaited on the market, many of medium displacement with accessible prices and easily manageable performance. The growth of 125cc models, both motorcycles and scooters, is encouraging, demonstrating the interest of new users and giving us hope for the future of the sector. Finally, it should be remembered that the request for replacement, postponed during the years of crisis, has now become undeferrable. In a few days the new edition of EICMA will open its doors, with a lively presence of new features to renew the enthusiasm of enthusiasts. We are certain that the show will confirm its desire to continue the virtuous path of development. "

From January to October 2016, registrations in Italy reached 177.084 vehicles with engine capacities greater than 50cc, exceeding the total for the whole of last year by over 18.000 units, for an increase of +11,5%.. The first 10 months of the year saw 107.784 scooters sold, for an increase of +7,5% compared to January-October 2015, in addition to 69.300 motorbikes equal to +18,3%. Mopeds (50cc) stop at 20.615 registrations and mark a -2%.

In the first 10 months of 2016, a total of 197.699 motorized two-wheelers were sold in Italy (registrations of registered motorbikes and scooters + 50cc vehicles), equal to +9,9% compared to the same period of 2015. The analysis by displacement in the scooter sector shows a notable growth of the 125cc with 39.897 vehicles equal to +12,5%. Following are scooters from 300 to 500cc with 33.735 pieces and a +4,8%. Vehicles from 150 to 250cc with 26.124 units increased by +5,1%. Maxi-scooters over 500cc achieved 8.028 registrations and a +3,7%.

In the motorcycle sector, the most relevant displacement range - that of motorbikes between 800 and 1000cc - with 20.779 units accelerates by +19,5%, followed closely by models over 1000cc with an increase with 19.524 motorbikes registered and a +9,3% . The medium displacements between 600 and 750cc are also growing with 12.025 units and a +11,4%, while the development of the displacements between 300-600cc is more dynamic with 8.993 bikes and a +42,4%. The growth of the 150-250cc models was also double-digit with 2.252 units and +19,7%. Finally, small 125cc motorbikes continue with a robust recovery with 5.727 units and a trend of +32,6%.

As regards the motorcycle segments, naked bikes confirm the choice of enthusiasts with 24.573 sales and a growth of +21,1%; followed by enduros with 22.863 units, up by +27%. The trend of touring motorbikes was more modest with 8.223 units and a +3,3%, while the custom ones followed with 6.459 units marking a +11,3%. Supermotards are making a strong recovery with 2.607 bikes and a +37,2%; only the sports bikes went against the trend with 3.587 motorbikes and -3,4%.