Motorcycle registrations remain stable in October

Commenting on the latest figures released by the Motor Cycle Industry Association, Stephen Latham, head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK, said: “Motorcycle registrations remained stable with just a small -1.8 per cent sales decrease in October, as both economic and political uncertainty continued to affect demand for bikes.”

A total of 7,126 bikes were registered in October, which is typically a low volume month as the winter months close in. On average throughout 2019 so far, 9,640 bikes a month have been sold, thus demonstrating the low sales volumes this month.

Scooter sales were up 7.5 per cent in month, whilst in comparison, sales of pure motorcycles declined -4 per cent, indicating the slowing of the leisure market and an increased demand for commuter bikes.

Once again Honda was the leading seller in the month registering 1,224 bikes, followed by Yamaha in second position with 820 registrations, and budget brand Lexmoto in third place with 668 motorcycle sales, demonstrating the demand for entry level commuter transport. The best-selling machine in October was the Yamaha NMAX 125, registering 247 units.

Latham continued, “Compared to the car market which has been affected by the new emissions regulations, it is important to note that the motorcycle market is still healthy and buoyant and up 2 per cent year-to-date on the same period last year.

“We look forward to seeing what the final few months of 2019 have to bring for the market.”