Motorcycle sales in Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain, were off to a strong start in 2022. However, as the year rolled on—yes, we’re almost halfway done with 2022–sales have taken a significant hit, particularly in Spain. More specifically, the months of March and April have seen a decline of 4.1 and 5.5 percentage points respectively in the Spanish market.
That said, the market is still in a state of growth when looked at from a month-to-date perspective, thanks to the strong numbers brought about in January and February. As things stand, the motorcycle industry in Spain is at a 9.7 percent growth rate as compared to the same January to April period of last year. Nonetheless, let’s take a closer look at some of the numbers in April, and pinpoint just where the decline can be found.
