New motorcycle registrations for March 2024 show a slight drop in overall sales, with motorcycles down 3.7% on the same period last year.
Adventure bikes continued to top the charts and were one of the segments that saw some growth in March, which was also a month of new registrations, with 4,154 bikes registered compared to 3,947 in March 2023.
One new motorcycle proved extremely popular last month – the A2-compliant Triumph Scrambler 400 X ended the month as the best-selling modern classic machine, with 222 bikes registered. The BMW R1300 GS proved to be in high demand once again, with 431 registrations, and not for the first time it was the best-selling large-cylinder motorcycle. It is closely followed by the Yamaha NMAX 125, with 415 registrations.
Electric motorcycles saw some growth last month, with an increase in the up to 4kW and over 35kW ranges of +32.5% and +114.3% respectively. In the electric sector, the Sur-Ron Light Bee was the best-selling bike under 4 kW, with 22 bikes registered, while the Zero DSR/X ZF17.3 was the best-performing machine over 35 kW.
Speaking about the statistics, Tony Campbell, CEO of MCIA, said:
“We are encouraged by the overall strength of the market at the end of the first quarter, where we have seen a positive start to the year and expect continued momentum as we enter the peak market months. Although we continue to see high interest rates, we are pleased to see a fall in inflation, where our market and products continue to be robust and in high demand.”
Source:https://www.visordown.com/news/industry/triumph-scrambler-400-x-tops-sales-charts