Month: December 2022

The number of powered two-wheelers registered for the first time fell in November – although the annual figure for 2022 looks set to top 2021. Statistics published by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA), show 6,647 new motorcycles, scooters, and other L-category vehicles were registered last month – down 8.8% on November 2021. The biggest fall,...

More than six months on from its launch, a single web portal is helping riders looking to improve their riding skills and knowledge.  The Elite Rider Hub, devised by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) contains details of nationally available post-test rider training schemes, with advice for riders and links to book training. The MCIA says this...

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The Government is being urged to carry out a full review of the existing motorcycle licencing regime, with claims it is impacting the safety of young riders. At present, in order to ride a motorcycle or scooter of any type, riders must take a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course. This takes an average of five...

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MCIA have released the November month and year to date new vehicle registration figures for motorcycles, scooters, and other L-category vehicles. November volumes, although down by 8.8% compared to 2021, the year-to-date market looks to be close in line with the industry forecast of 2% ahead of 2021, and 9% up on 2019 which is...