In Italy, the last quarter of 2022 proved to be a strong period for the motorcycle industry. Particularly, December 2022 saw a notable increase in sales, with a 4.55 percentage point increase versus December 2021. This translates to 2,700 more two-wheelers on the road versus the previous year.
If we look at things from a yearly prospective, the entirety of 2022 saw a 0.95-percent increase in total motorcycle sales in Italy, as against 2021. As for December, 2022, let's break things down in just a little more detail. Overall, 9,200 units were sold in December, with a 4.55-percent growth versus the previous year. Unsurprisingly, scooters continue to enjoy strong sales performance, especially given the influx of new 125cc models for the beginner segment. The result is an 11.52-percent increase, with a total of 4,482 scooter registrations for the month of December, 2022.
