Beyond COVID-19, what’s the motorcycle market look like?

Accord to motorcyclesadesdata.com, in European Markets, May 2020 sales figures show a better-than-expected recovery from a disastrous market in March and April when COVID-19 shut down plants and dealerships. 

Globally, there’s a lot of speculation about transportation in general—in many large cities, the fear around public transportation is real. For the motorcycle industry, there’s a lot of optimism for a market upturn as the demand for smart, individual mobility may rev-up motorcycle sales all over the globe. 

It seems like life on 2-wheels might become a new transportation solution for many people. What would be YOUR recommendation for a bike for someone totally new to motorcycles?