August total registrations for powered two wheelers (PTWs) were 12.3 per cent down on last year at 10,104 units, according to figures from the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI).

However this follows a 22 per cent increase in July and overall in the year to date only a 0.5% drop compared to last year. New car registrations over the same period have fallen by 3.8%.

The best selling bikes in August were the Yamaha YBR 125 and YZF R125 with Yamaha the best-selling make with 1,472 units. Honda and Suzuki were the next best-selling makes.

“We know that demand for bike tests is at an all-time high, and that dealers are reporting interest from new riders looking for lower cost transport,” said Carey-Clinch for the MCIA.

In the current economy it is definitely a buyers market and that includes motorcycles, you only need to look through the motorcycle press to see the fantastic deals on offer such as 0% finance plus clothing and insurance deals.