Bumper bike sales | Industry data reveals steady rise in monthly motorcycle registrations versus 2023

Updated: 14 June 2024

Bike sales are on the up both on a monthly and yearly basis when compared with 2023. Motorcycle Industry Association data, released at the beginning of June, shows positive results for both petrol and electric bikes.

As it stands, total registrations across May 2024 sit at 11,172 bikes, which represents a 2.6% rise over 2023. In year-to-date figures, registrations have climbed to 49,084 – a 0.7% improvement.

“It is very encouraging to see the market continue to perform strongly in spite of not having a particularly good spring,” said MCIA CEO Tony Campbell.

Motorcyclist riding through street on new Triumph Speed 400

“The next Government have the unparalleled opportunity to positively address the need for our sector’s involvement in future transport plans and to enable the acceleration to net zero.”

The numbers also showed the most popular bikes from across May 2024. Out front is the Triumph Speed 400 at 353 sales, with the second largest coming from the Honda PCX125 scooter at 338.

By Dan Sutherland

News Editor - I joined the MCN team straight from studying at the University of Sheffield, starting out as Acting Consumer Editor, before becoming the Senior Online Reporter, Senior Writer and more recently the News Editor. Although my first love will always be performance bikes and racing, I have a passion for all things two-wheeled. I did my Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) on my 16th birthday and passed my full test around a year later. I now cover around 20,000 road miles a year on motorcycles of all genres and in all weathers. I have also experienced elements of advanced rider training, tackled countless UK and international short circuits and achieved an ACU race licence to begin a fledgling competition career.

Motorcycle showroom pictured from above

Motorcyclist riding through street on new Triumph