Motorcycle registrations in the UK have risen sharply at the start of 2026, with new registrations increasing by 17.3% in February compared with the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA).
New research into young rider safety has revealed worrying trends across the UK, with thousands of 16 to 24-year-old motorcyclists injured in recent years and a significant proportion killed or seriously injured.
