motorcycle industry

The European motorcycle market remained mostly stable, but shrank slightly in the first half of 2022, new figures reveal.

Honda remains atop the motorcycle registration charts for July 2022, but overall registrations are down on last year, as well as June.

The Motorcycle Action Group has voiced its opposition to the proposed end of combustion motorcycle sales after a meeting with the Department for Transport at the end of July. 

Ducati has published its financial report for the first half of 2022, which reveals the Multistrada V4 as its most popular bike, as well as growth in China.

The European Parliament’s decision to end the sales of new, carbon-emitting combustion vehicles by 2035 has been confirmed. 

Several European countries are backing an amendment to the European Parliament's decision that new combustion-engined vehicle sales must end by 2035. 

The SuperBike Factory has announced a new apprenticeship scheme in collaboration with Emtec, which is a part of Nottingham College.

The Motor Cycle Industry Association has published its figures for May 2022, with continued year-on-year growth for electrics.

The two-wheeler market in the UK is continuing to grow, as figures for April from the MCIA have revealed, particularly for 125-equivalent electrics.

The Motor Cycle Industry Association has announced a new Elite Rider training initiative. aimed at improving the safety of existing riders.

The Borgo Panigale marque delivered almost 60,000 bikes in 2021.

Indian firm Ola Electric will open the ‘FutureFoundry’ facility to develop scooters and cars, employing more than 200 designers and automotive engineers.

Himalayans and 650 twins will be rolling out of the new Thailand Royal Enfield factory, serving Southeast Asian, and Thai markets.

A recent press release from the FCA announces that UK insurance company MCE has entered administration. 

Big changes are afoot for Team Green as they announce future plans and intentions for main models to be electric by 2035.

Taking motorcycles in the back of a van into the EU has been cleared, the problem now sits with getting a third party to freight your bike out to meet you.

Currently celebrating its 50th year, CCM Motorcycles has announced a significant investment by Pitalia Capital - more bikes and increased availability awaits.

A new type of motorcycle insurance has been launched in America by VOOM & Markel, which charges riders per mile that they ride.

Strong numbers posted for the Italian manufacturer in the first half of 2021, with a record month in June for Ducati! . Can it continue for the rest of the year?

Yamaha Motor announces its future goals with new forms of mobility in mind, aiming to achieve carbon net neutrality by 2050.

New rider technology could be on the way with Indian Motorcycle, as filed patents show their latest cornering, radar and rider-assisting ideas. 

Positive step forward for Energica; they develop a lighter, more powerful & efficient liquid-cooled electric motor to be used in its entire motorcycle range

National Motorcyclists Council open talks with the UK Government after concerns are raised over transporting motorcycles into Europe for riding tourism.

Honda has patented a ride-by-wire clutch system that appears similar to the throttle-by-wire systems popular today. Is this a step too far?