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Finally, Europe's motorcycle market is booming, as every major market is up in 2026
Motorcycle registrations across Europe's five biggest markets climbed by 16.8 per cent in the first six months of 2026, with Germany leading the way and the UK also posting strong growth.
BMW Motorrad boss handed key role in shaping Europe's motorcycle future
With new regulations, decarbonisation targets and changing city transport strategies on the horizon, BMW’s top man will now help steer the motorcycle industry's lobbying efforts in Brussels.
European bike registrations drop: Only one market growing
European motorcycle and moped sales dipped in 2025 as the industry adjusted to post–Euro 5+ regulations, with Spain standing out as the only market still in growth.
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European motorcycle lobby hits back at Trump and his tariffs
Brussels’ latest trade deal leaves European bikes facing sky-high US tariffs thanks to President Trump - and manufacturers are understandably fuming.
”Historic” Motorcycling Manifesto Combines Bikers, Manufacturers, and Racers
A new manifesto has been published which combines representatives of real-world bikers, manufacturers, and motorcycle racing
Decarbonisation the focus for ACEM's annual conference
The annual ACEM conference saw the European motorcycle industry consider and discuss its future plans, particularly regarding decarbonisation.
ACEM joins the eFuel Alliance to develop carbon-neutral ICEs
The ACEM has joined the eFuels Alliance, which works to promote and advance the implementation of carbon-neutral combustible fuels.
European motorcycle industry shrinks in first half of 2022
The European motorcycle market remained mostly stable, but shrank slightly in the first half of 2022, new figures reveal.
Piaggio boss Michele Colannino becomes new ACEM President
The Association of European Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) has elected a new president, as well as three new Vice Presidents.
Manufacturers clap back in noise debate but says bikers share responsibility
The ACEM speaks out in noisy motorcycle debate saying industry shouldn't be singled out even if it issues support for controversial noise devices
Oxford study shows just how beneficial motorcycles are
A study by Oxford Economics is highlighting how good bikes are, for the economy, the environment and the people that ride them
ACEM calls for an end to retaliatory trade tariffs
The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers has called for the EU and US to de-escalate their trade conflict as soon as possible
New motorcycle registrations hit hard by COVID-19
Motorcycles sales have been hit hard by COVID-19 this year, with 17% decrease in registrations compared to 2019
Motorcycle industry pushing for Euro5 delay
The European motorcycle industry is reported to be pushing for a delay in the roll-out of Euro5 regulations in the wake of COVID-19
ACEM calls to protect motorcycle industry amid COVID-19 pandemic
ACEM has asked for government and EU commission support for the regions motorcycle makers and 100,000s of employees
ACEM claim some autopilot cars fail to detect motorcycles
ACEM (the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers) has released a paper that sets its position on how it feels automated safety features on cars could negatively impact motorcycles.
European motorcycle sales on the rise
Motorcycle registrations rose 7.2 per cent in the first half of 2018, but collapsing moped sales drag the overall two-wheeler market into a decline