Annual sales stats Full year 2022 new registration figures from the

Best selling models

DfT

Total registrations for 2022 recorded 106,170 units, according to the latest data from the Department for Transport, beating 2021’s total by a slim 1.79%, but heading in the right direction at least.

At the top of the tree was Honda, which continued its seemingly relentless progress, increasing total registrations by nearly 12% and also locking out the top three best-selling model positions. Other top ten brands outperforming the market included Royal Enfield and Suzuki, which both improved by more than 20%, thanks to new model introductions finding favour with buyers. Faring less well were Yamaha, KTM, Kawasaki and Lexmoto, all of which dropped sales by hefty percentages.

Despite its more recent tribulations (see page 29) the electric-powered scooter and motorcycle sector had a successful 2022, sales rising by 10.6% compared to 2021. Market leader Vmoto actually dropped sales and market share, but strong

Top 10 brands by capacity

performances from Yadea and Piaggio helped to make up the shortfall. New to the top-ten electric brands were E-Max, Piaggio and Scutum, which makes the Seat-branded MO e-scooter.

The learner-friendly moped and 50-125cc classes performed almost the same as they did in 2021, with Lexmoto and Honda dominating the two classes respectively. The over-1000cc class was the same, recording a small increase and dominated by BMW’s GS models ahead of a string of other adventure-style machinery.

The mid range 126-650cc and 6501000cc classes was home to the action, both experiencing an uplift. The former was Royal Enfield’s territory, as the Indian brand usurped Honda for top spot by having three of the top-five most popular models in the sector. Yamaha claimed top honours in the larger of the two classes, mostly by dint of having a plethora of 700 and 900cc eligible models. ■

Top manufacturers 2022 vs 2021

*Data does not include vehicles registered in Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands