UK two-wheeler sales dropped by more than six per cent last month over December 2011 to round off a flat year for the industry. There were 3,699 bike registrations in December 2012, compared to 3,955 in the same month the previous year, representing

down by double-digit figures.The only segments up were Touring (15.9% up to 538) and Trail/Enduro (14.9% up to 564). In terms of sales by engine capacities, only the 126-650cc segment grew (by 5.3%). The Over-1000cc segment stayed more or less flat

world.Even if you don't care about the state of the motorcycle market or Harley-Davidson's fortunes, the news is significant. A rising market for large-capacity bikes in America means you can be sure some will start to revive mothballed big-bike projects

motorcycle sales chart is dominated by 125cc motorcycles, which puts Yamaha as the overall largest, by unit volume across the range.With the decline in sportsbike sales and rise in market share of both the Naked and Adventure market, those focused

SALES OF TOURING bikes dropped like a lead brick in October 2010, down a staggering 45.4 per cent on the same period in 2009.BMW's R1200RT topped the figures, recording a measly 39 sales last month; 160 machines were sold in the sector, compared

of Spain. Compared to the previous year, during the January-May 2010 period the European PTW market fell by 7%.This situation is particularly concerning considering that the peak of motorcycle registrations and moped sales is expected to begin in spring

YZF-R125, with 161 registrations. The best-selling 'proper' supersports machine also went to Yamaha; the company's YZF-R1 notched up just 80 sales in October '09.Listed below are October 2009's best-selling machines by category:ADVENTURE SPORT BMW R

INDIAN motorcycle manufacturer Hero MotoCorp are forecasting a 27% rise in sales, posting a strong growth since parting with Honda.Based in New Delhi, Hero MotoCorp are expecting an increase in sales to as much as 250 billion rupees (approx £3

Motorcycle and scooter sales are gradually increasing following the latest figures released by the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI)February saw the total number of motorcycle and scooters sales increased by 23% according to the year to date

THE setting in of warmer weather brought negligible relief as the UK motorcycle market's decline continued, with 8.8% fewer bikes sold in April compared to the same month last year. Year-on-year new registrations for April fell from 9,318 units