Market: electrics did well in April, while motorbikes and scooters were down

After the decline recorded in March, the negative decline continues of the market of motorcycles with internal combustion engines. Thanks to the uncertainties linked to the international situation and the delays suffered on supplies, the month of April 2022 to the voice put in the street he records a overall drop of 8.9%.

Getting to the heart of the numbers, April places 28,853 vehicles on the market including motorcycles, scooters and mopeds (-8.9%). Scooters suffer the most (-11.11%)equal to 13,552 vehicles registered. Motorbikeswhich until now had recorded double-digit increases, drop by 6.55% compared to April 2021, with only 13,878 registered vehicles. After the more than fair result obtained in March, i mopeds lead the way, with 1,423 registered vehicles and a drop of 9.88%. It should be noted, however, that April of this year had two working days less than in the same month of 2021.

The quarterly financial statements marks the third negative balance since the beginning of 2022with a decrease of 2.6% compared to the first quarter of 2021. Scooters, which number 40,933 vehicles, are pulling down, equal to a decrease of 16.2%. However, the balance of the bikes remains positivewith 46,669 vehicles registered and a growth of + 11.49% compared to last year. Finally, i mopeds which, thanks to the advantage accumulated in the previous months, mark the quarter with a one 10.18% growth and 5,973 vehicles sold.