Spain’s Motorcycle Market Breaks Records in First Half Amid Price Stability and Sales Growth
Between January and June 2026, the Spanish market for motorcycles, mopeds, tricycles, and quadricycles reached 398,219 registered units, encompassing both new and used vehicles. According to data released by Anesdor and motos.net, this marks the best first-half performance for the sector since 2008, driven primarily by price containment and stabilization.
Market Growth and Pricing Dynamics
New motorcycle prices experienced a modest increase of just 0.4% during the first six months of the year, contrasting sharply with a general Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate of 3.2%. Meanwhile, the pre-owned market saw absolute stabilization and slight deflation. The average offering price for used motorcycles settled at 6,502 euros at the close of June, dropping 0.3% compared to the previous year and hitting its lowest level since June 2024.
Marcel Blanes, Institutional Relations Manager at motos.net, notes that the sustained, mild downward trend in average prices over recent months creates an environment of enhanced stability.
Vehicle Categories and Regional Disparities
Volume data shows distinct preferences across different types of light transport. Traditional motorcycles remain the most heavily demanded category, registering 187,123 units sold across new and used channels—a 6.8% increase. Scooters follow closely behind with 158,345 units, matching the exact same 6.8% growth rate. Mopeds held steady at volumes comparable to the previous year, while tricycles and quadricycles emerged as the most dynamic segments, posting surges of 21.8% and 19.8%, respectively.
Geographically, market behavior varied widely. The Basque Country and the Canary Islands stand out as the only regions where average used motorcycle prices exceed 7,000 euros, registering at 7,286 euros and 7,095 euros respectively. Conversely, La Rioja, Extremadura, and Aragón offer the most economical pricing structures. Andalucía led regional price reductions with an aggressive 5% year-on-year drop, trailed by the Balearic Islands and Madrid.
In terms of sales volume growth, the Basque Country led the nation with a 15% surge in transactions, accompanied by robust expansions in Castilla y León and Cantabria, both recording 12.3% increases. The Valencian Community bucked the national trend as the sole region where demand contracted, falling by 3.1%. In absolute numbers, Andalucía, Catalonia, and the Valencian Community retained their positions as the primary commercial powerhouses of the domestic market.
Addressing Fleet Aging and Regulatory Compliance
Despite record-breaking sales figures, structural challenges persist within the national transport ecosystem. José María Riaño, Secretary General of Anesdor, points out that while light vehicles are firmly established as a viable daily mobility alternative for the public, the severe aging of the circulating fleet remains an unresolved hurdle. Data indicates that more than half of all second-hand motorcycles sold during the first half of the year exceeded ten years of age.
For fleet operators, private owners, and commercial enterprises managing aging assets, maintaining mechanical integrity and meeting mandatory environmental standards requires careful oversight.