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A Lackluster May for the Two- and Three-Wheel Vehicle Market in Portugal

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In a month when the sun finally showed up, sales of mopeds, motorcycles, and tricycles continued to cool down. According to the latest data, May 2025 closed with a 5.8% drop in registrations for two- and three-wheel vehicles compared to the same month in 2024. Quadricycles were the exception, recording a modest yet meaningful increase of 10.1%.

First Half of the Year Losing Momentum

Looking at the numbers from January through May, the trend is clear: the market is in decline. A total of 16,978 two- and three-wheel vehicles were registered — a 10.6% decrease compared to the same period last year. Even though quadricycles performed well in May, the segment still fell 6.3% overall in the first five months, with 548 units registered.

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Mopeds: A Segment in Steady Decline?

Mopeds continue to lose ground. Only 139 units were registered in May, a 9.2% drop year-over-year. The year-to-date decline is even more striking — down 30.3%, with just 517 new mopeds hitting Portuguese roads. This type of vehicle appears to be falling out of favor with today’s consumers.

Motorcycles: Overall Downturn, Electric Segment Holding Steady

Motorcycles, the strongest segment in the market, were not immune to the drop. May saw 4,416 registrations (down 5.6%), and the January–May total hit 16,389 (down 9.8%).

However, the electric motorcycle segment shows a small but positive trend. Despite a weak May (39 units, down 41.8%), the five-month total increased by 1.5% (199 units). Slow progress, but promising nonetheless.

Breakdown by Engine Size:

  • Up to 125cc: 2,059 registrations in May (down 10.1%); 6,994 total so far this year (down 17.9%).
  • Over 125cc: 2,318 registrations in May (down just 0.1%); 9,196 total year-to-date (down 2.6%).

Larger motorcycles appear to be holding their ground better — possibly because they attract a more established audience or are less affected by economic swings.

Tricycles: Modest Numbers, Continued Decline

Tricycle sales remain modest and are trending downward. Only 15 units were registered in May (a 31.8% drop), and just 72 units since the start of the year (down 19.1%). With such a small market, even minor changes have a noticeable impact.

Quadricycles: The Exception to the Rule

Among all segments, quadricycles stood out as the only category to show growth. In May, 109 units were registered, up 10.1%. This was likely driven by a more diverse range of options and increasing interest in light urban mobility. Still, the yearly performance remains negative, with a 6.3% drop and 548 units registered overall.

Conclusion: A Time for Cautious Braking

The overall picture suggests a sector under pressure, held back by economic challenges, inflation, and uncertain consumer confidence. While there are some positive signs — such as gains in electric mobility and resilience in the larger motorcycle segment — May confirms that 2025 has been tough for Portugal’s two-wheel market.

The coming summer months will be critical in showing whether a seasonal boost can bring renewed energy to sales.

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