Revolution on the street: motorcycle registrations explode in Hesse!

Revolution on the street: motorcycle registrations explode in Hesse!

In Hesse, a new emissions standard ensures motorcycles that came into force on December 31, 2024, for a real sales boom. While the year 2024 came to an end, the new registrations in December rose suddenly. A total of 2629 motorcycles were approved, which corresponds to an increase of almost 300 percent compared to the previous year when only 683 new registrations were recorded. This development was driven by the changeover from Euro5 to Euro5+, which gave the dealers the opportunity to sell their stocks of the old exhaust gas standard until the deadline. Dealers therefore rely on special promotions to promote sales.

The Federal Motor Transport Authority reported that a total of 19,294 new motorcycles and rollers were approved for the entire year 2024, which represents a slight increase compared to the 18,511 approvals in the previous year. A moderate total volume of 52,427 new buildings and used motorcycles was reached for the entire market of the motorized two -wheelers, including used vehicles, which also shows an increase compared to 51,351 in 2023.

new exhaust gas standards and their effects

The new Euro5+ standard, which came into force for the first time in 2025, describes stricter exhaust gas regulations for new motorcycles. From January 1, 2025, motorcycles that do not meet these new requirements must no longer be re -approved. Exceptions for "expiring series" are planned, but must be applied for by the Federal Motor Transport Authority and are limited to a limited number by the end of 2026, such as Motorradonline.de . As a result, many retailers were under pressure from the second half of 2024 to repeal their Euro5 models, which influenced prices and sales strategies.

Apart from the new requirements, Euro5+ also brings technical changes. Motorcycles can be seen on the outside of the two lambda probes that are attached before and after the catalyst. An onboard diagnosis system (OBD) II for monitoring the exhaust gas-relevant factors is also prescribed. In the event of malfunctions, the engine control lamp is activated and can be read out via a standardized interface.

market development and registration figures

The increase in approvals in the 125 class, which rose by around 800 percent to 696 approvals in December, is particularly striking. The annual balance for this class shows an increase of 7.4 percent to a total of 5174 approvals. In contrast, the market for used motorcycles in 2024 recorded an increase of 0.9 percent to 33,133 owner, although in the second half of 2024 there was a decline in the descriptions by about 25 percent.

The popularity of different models on the German market is clearly shown in the registration figures for 2024. The best -selling machine was the Vespa GTS Super 300 with 7385 new registrations, followed by the BMW R 1300 GS with 7174. represent.

The discussion about the number of admission not only shows the effects of the new exhaust gas standards, but also the challenges and opportunities that arise for manufacturers and dealers. While some manufacturers are under pressure to drop their models, others benefit from the new regulations and the changing market conditions. The development indicate that the coming time will be shaped by dynamic changes for both retailers and consumers.