NEW MOTORCYCLE MARKET SHOWS SIGNS OF RECOVERY IN MARCH 2025
NMDA 07/04/2025
“The new motorcycle market has displayed expected signs of recovery closing the month at -22.1% however NMDA is still disappointed with the overall negative total registration numbers compared to 2024” says Symon Cook, Head of National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), commenting on the latest MCIA figures.
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NEW MOTORCYCLE MARKET CONTINUES DECLINE IN 2025, NMDA URGES GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS UNCERTAINTY IN SECTOR
NMDA 07/03/2025
In February, total registrations dropped by -32.3%, from 5,106 to 3,457 units compared to the same period last year. Total motorcycle sales declined by -32.9% from 4,794 to 3,215 units, whilst moped registrations also dropped by -12.0% to 227 units. Year-to-date figures show a decrease of -31.3% for total registrations.
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NEW MOTORCYCLE MARKET REGISTRATIONS IN 2024 SURPASS 2023 TOTAL WITH STRONG DECEMBER, ELECTRIC CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE
NMDA 08/01/2025
In December, there was a 114.0% increase in total registrations, from 5,236 to 11,206 units. Total motorcycle sales grew significantly by 122.6% from 4,854 to 10,807 units, whilst moped registrations also increased modestly by 6.0% to 373 units. December’s figures bring total registrations in 2024 to 116,399 units, reflecting a 2.5% increase and narrowly surpassing 2023 total registrations.
All motorcycle categories experienced growth during the month, ‘Modern Classic’ saw a substantial increase of 302.7% for the month to 1,486 units. ‘Adventure’ rose by 103.5% to 2,277 units. ‘Scooter’ grew by 105.8% from 1,333 to 2,743 units.
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NOVEMBER SEES POSITIVE GROWTH IN MOTORCYCLE MARKET, ENDING FIVE CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OF CONTRACTION
NMDA 16/12/2024
In November, there was a 9.7% increase in total registrations, from 6,316 to 6,926 units. Total motorcycle sales grew significantly by 12.9% from 5,859 to 6,615 units, whilst moped registrations decreased by -31.8% to 283 units. Year-to-date figures show a decrease of -2.9% for total registrations.
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FABIAN HAMILTON MP HOSTS JOINT NMDA-NMC PARLIAMENTARY BREAKFAST
NMDA 05/12/2024
Notably, amongst the attendees, was Fabian Hamilton MP, who hosted the Parliamentary Breakfast and opened proceedings. Speakers at the event included Craig Carey-Clinch, Executive Director of the NMC, Symon Cook, Head of NMDA. There were also positive speeches from Alfie Brierley, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the Motor Cycle Industry Association and James Gibson, Executive Director at Road Safety GB. Fabian Hamilton MP was very pleased to host the event, and pointed to the wonderful traditions of motorcycling and the importance of the sector to the UK economy.
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NMDA DISAPPOINTED BY GOVERNMENT’S DECISION TO MAINTAIN CURRENT POLICY ON MOTORCYCLES IN BUS LANES
NMDA 21/11/2024
Today, 21 November 2024, the Government released the outcome of its consultation on motorcycles in bus lanes. The consultation, held earlier this year, presented two options: to maintain the current approach, allowing local authorities to decide on motorcycle access to bus lanes, or to allow motorcycles to access bus lanes by default.
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