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The motorcycle market was no stranger to the economic cataclysm caused by the coronavirus and fell 93% in April with just 1,132 units sold . The past month thus became the worst month in history since records are available. By segments, motorcycle registrations fell 94% and moped registrations 83% .

The temperature was the same in the rest of the vehicles, with a 90% sink for light vehicles, including tricycles and quadricycles. The few vehicles sold corresponded to company fleets or Internet sales. The only windows open in a closed dealership and confined population scenario.

The motorcycle market accounted for 12% of total vehicle registrations in Spain in 2019, a figure that has reached 13% so far in 2020. The fleet of mopeds and motorcycles now exceeds 5.5 million. Beyond the figures are the demands of a sector led by the Anesdor association. This, together with the rest of the automotive entities, initialed a document requesting a crash plan that contributes to stimulating the market and allows companies to maintain jobs.

"An opportunity for light mobility"

"The motorcycle has a long social, industrial and sports tradition in Spain and its presence on the streets, because this is what citizens decide, has grown significantly in recent years. Its efficiency in today's mobility environment has allowed that the motorcycle market has increased almost two- fold since 2013, "says Anesdor in a statement.

In this sense, he demands that the motorcycle count when developing strategic plans for the future. They ask that the future of companies and their workers be taken into account. "The current scenario presents a social opportunity for Spain to take advantage of the benefits of light mobility," he claims.

The association values ​​that there are more and more electric motorcycles "and the conventional ones have evolved in recent years to maximize their efficiency and sustainability. If the use of the motorcycle grows, the emission levels in the cities will decrease, the traffic jams and reduced travel times will benefit the family reconciliation of citizens. "

Lastly, Anesdor talks about the motorcycle as a means of transport increasingly present in the workplace. Especially in electronic commerce and home delivery, who find the best ally on the bike. "It is a reality that the motorcycle is a transport that offers advantages to society and its citizens. It is time for the Government of Spain to bet on the motorcycle ."

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