Italian motorcycle, scooter registrations down 22.9% in February

Italian new motorcycle and scooter registrations in February 2005 fell by 22.% compared to February 2004, according to ANCMA,the Italian motorcycle accessories association.

In February 2005, scooter registrations dropped by 32% over the same month last year, while motorcycle registrations fell by 9.6%. In January 2005, scooter sales dropped to 12,214 units from 14,525 units in January 2004, while motorcycle sales slightly declined to 9,986 units from 10,083 units a year earlier, ANCMA said.

In the first two months of 2005, total motorcycle, scooter and moped registrations totalled 42,606 units.