There were a over 212,000 new registrations for motorcycles and scooters in Germany in 2023. By far, the most commonly sold type was a motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with an engine size over 125 cubic centimeters. That year they accounted for 59 percent of total sales. In the period between 2015 and 2023, motorcycle registrations peaked in 2020, at roughly 219,000 units.
Classic motorcycles most popular
Classic models are the most popular motorcycle type with German consumers. In 2023, roughly 49,000 such vehicles were purchased. They were closely followed by Enduro models, selling over 34,000 bikes.
Leading manufacturers
As of 2023, BMW remained the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the country. That year, their sales volume amounted to around 24,000 units. This was around 1,800 vehicles more than the second entry, Honda. BMW was the only German brand among the most popular motorcycle manufacturers in the country. According to a Statista forecast, motorcycle sales in Germany are projected to reach an industry revenue of 3.3 billion euros by 2029.
Number of motorcycles and scooters registered for the first time in Germany from 2015 to 2023, by type and engine size
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IVM. (February 13, 2024). Number of motorcycles and scooters registered for the first time in Germany from 2015 to 2023, by type and engine size [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/538101/new-registrations-sales-of-motorcycles-and-scooters-in-germany/
IVM. "Number of motorcycles and scooters registered for the first time in Germany from 2015 to 2023, by type and engine size." Chart. February 13, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/538101/new-registrations-sales-of-motorcycles-and-scooters-in-germany/
IVM. (2024). Number of motorcycles and scooters registered for the first time in Germany from 2015 to 2023, by type and engine size. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/538101/new-registrations-sales-of-motorcycles-and-scooters-in-germany/
IVM. "Number of Motorcycles and Scooters Registered for The First Time in Germany from 2015 to 2023, by Type and Engine Size." Statista, Statista Inc., 13 Feb 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/538101/new-registrations-sales-of-motorcycles-and-scooters-in-germany/
IVM, Number of motorcycles and scooters registered for the first time in Germany from 2015 to 2023, by type and engine size Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/538101/new-registrations-sales-of-motorcycles-and-scooters-in-germany/ (last visited December 30, 2024)
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