The European market for motorcycles with engine sizes up to 125 cc in 2023 witnessed Italy and Spain leading with the largest shares, marking 28.25% and 25.04% respectively. Germany trailed behind at 13.1%, while the Czech Republic and Poland showed moderate shares of 9.75% and 8.24%. The United Kingdom had a smaller share of 4.48%, while the remaining countries contributed marginally.
Year-on-year variations indicated significant increases in Hungary with 5.21%, Moldova with 3.89%, and Poland with 2.11%. Conversely, Belgium experienced a decline of 1.37%, and Ireland saw a steep drop of 4.85%. Switzerland and Latvia also showed slight negative growth.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in Eastern European markets like Poland and Hungary, driven by economic factors and increasing motorcycle popularity. Western European countries, like Italy and Spain, might stabilize, though potential regulatory changes could affect growth. Technological advancements and green initiatives could shape the industry's trajectory into 2024 and beyond.
Top countries in Number of Motorcycles with an Engine Size of at Most 125 cc Share by Country (Units)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 28.25 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 25.04 | 2023 | +1.77% | +1.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 13.1 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 9.75 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 8.24 | 2023 | +2.25% | +2.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.48 | 2023 | -0.054% | +0.089% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 4 | 2023 | -0.71% | -0.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.33 | 2023 | +2.37% | +2.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1.13 | 2023 | -1.1% | -1.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 0.74 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.28% | View data |