NEW MOTORCYCLE MARKET SLOWLY CONTINUES TO RISE, HOWEVER CONCERN OF MARKET DECLINE REMAINS STRONG 

“Last month, the new motorcycle market continued its steady Q2 improvement. Despite this upturn, there is still an element of disappointment with this year’s stunted growth” commented Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), according to the latest figures published by MCIA.

New registrations in May improved to -12.3% which is up 2% compared to April’s -14.6% figure. The data however is ahead of the now “year-to-date” market of -20.4% compared to 2024.

Symon Cook concluded: “Whilst this is a lift for the market, it is still disappointing to see volumes drop compared to 2024 and the slight recovery has been expected in keeping with the last few months.

NMDA has been pushing for the Government to provide some clarity on the rider license review and tries to reassure dealers amidst a tumultuous first half of the year and economic uncertainty.

For now, NMDA urges dealers to try and remain positive as well as anticipate the market’s gradual improvement.”