{"id":48791,"date":"2021-05-04T16:10:41","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T10:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/?p=48791"},"modified":"2021-05-04T16:10:44","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T10:40:44","slug":"europe-shows-a-10-3-increase-in-registration-in-the-first-three-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/europe-shows-a-10-3-increase-in-registration-in-the-first-three-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Europe shows a 10.3% increase in registration in the first three months"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the first three months of 2021, registrations of new motorcycles in five of the largest European markets (i.e. France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK). Showed an increase of 10.3% (197,856 units) compared to the same period of 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

March\u2019s strong results (+67.6%) managed to offset the negative trend shown in the first two months of the year (-29.8% in January and -12.8% in February).<\/span><\/p>\n

The registration trends in the motorcycle segment vary considerably<\/strong><\/a> across the countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some as Italy (+47.3%) and France (+15.1%) registered substantial increases. While others such as the UK (-21.3%), Germany (-4.1%) and Spain (-0.5%) still lag behind 2020 figures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is linked to the different form of lockdowns imposed across European countries in 2020 and to the fact that last year\u2019s basis for comparison in some cases was shallow.<\/span><\/p>\n

The moped segment performed slightly better. The six largest European moped markets<\/strong><\/a> (i.e. Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain). Moped registrations reached 56,535 units, representing an increase of 21.6% compared to last year\u2019s figures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Commenting on the current situation of the sector, Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary-General, said:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe first quarter registration figures of 2021 show that the sector continues to recover from the C-19 crisis, although at a different pace across Europe\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt would not be fully accurate to compare this year\u2019s figures with the ones<\/strong><\/a> from 2020 since last year, a large number of dealerships were closed. And several European economies were under lockdown\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf we look at 2019, arguably a more typical year, 2021 motorcycle registrations are still behind (-4.14%), whilst moped registrations show a substantial increase (+19%).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis shows that whilst uncertainties persist for European economies, at the same time, the market<\/strong> <\/a>is reactive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It confirms the attractiveness and convenience of powered two-wheelers for urban and peri-urban commuting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, more and more consumers are opting for motorcycling when it comes to safe leisure activities, such as touring closer to home\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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