The motorcycle market (moped + motorcycle) in 2012 was at the lowest level since 1960.
The motorcycle continues to receive no government support, despite being the most practical solution to traffic and pollution problems.
The motorcycle market closed 2012 with 97,963 units, down 18.3%.
Mopeds registered their all-time low in 2012 with 18,590 units, 20.0% less than in 2011.
Evolution of the MOTORCYCLE market
In December, 4,272 motorcycles were registered in Spain, which represents a decrease of 26.1% compared to the same month last year.
In the year In 2012, a total of 97,922 units were registered. This is 18.3% less than in 2011.
By displacement segments, the end of 2012 showed the following trends: High displacements (750cc) fell much more (31.4%) than medium displacements (>126cc-750cc), which fell by 17.8%. Motorcycles up to 125cc fell the least, however, they registered a decrease of 15.9%.
However, the light motorcycle segment (up to 125cc) is the largest in volume, accounting for 62.2% of the total motorcycle market.
In terms of segments by type of use , in 2012 the worst part was borne by road motorcycles, with a drop of 31.1%. Significantly more than off-road motorcycles (19.1%). Scooters also fell 13.5%. The market remains highly concentrated, especially in the scooter segment, which accounted for 66.2% of the motorcycle market.
The motorcycle market returns to 1960
Evolution of the MOPED market
Mopeds fell by 29.8% in December with 1,039 units registered.
In the whole of 2012, only 18,597 units were registered, a decrease of 20.0% compared to 2011. This is the lowest record in the historical series since we have data in ANESDOR, since 1957.
The scooter moped segment accounted for 83.7% of sales in 2012.
Evolution of the quadricycle market (QUAD + ATV + UTV)
In the month of December, only 88 Quads, ATVs and UTVs were registered. In the whole of 2012 there were 1,740 units, 35.3% less than in the previous year.
ANESDOR Comment
José María Riaño, general secretary of ANESDOR:
This year has been a tragic year for the motorcycle market, which has recorded the lowest levels known since 1960.
The macroeconomic situation is not improving. In this context, it is not understandable why the Government does not grant any aid to alleviate this situation, as it does in passenger cars with the PIVE plan. Even though these types of plans are profitable and produce more income than expenses, also in the case of the motorcycle.
It must be remembered that the motorcycle is the most practical solution to the problems of traffic and pollution.
The motorcycle is an “anti-crisis” vehicle. Its acquisition price is lower and so is its maintenance cost. Capable of making the average annual journey (3,000 kms.) with less than €100 of fuel. Reducing travel times by 50-70% and solving parking problems.
Information: ANESDOR
