Trend: Swiss women like two-wheelers
There are more than 460,000 motorcycles on Swiss roads. Women are at the wheel of around 15 percent of these machines, and the trend is rising. In urban areas, the figure is even around 20 percent. When the entry age for the 125cc class is lowered from 18 to 16 as of January 1, 2021, the proportion of [...]
When the entry age for the 125cc class is lowered from 18 to 16 from January 1, 2021, the feminine share is likely to rise sharply once again.
Change to the driver saddle
The days when motorcyclists had to be strong and offer a lot in terms of technology are long gone. Modern motorcycles and scooters are easy to use, reliable and customizable.
That's why women have long since discovered bikes and scooters for themselves and switched to the rider's saddle. Tens of thousands of Swiss women of all ages now ride motorized two-wheelers of all sizes and classes in their everyday lives or leisure time.
Accessibility and operation
The motorcycle industry has played an important part in this development by decisively simplifying the accessibility and operation of motorcycles. This includes, among other things, low and individually adjustable seat heights for a secure stance, individually adjustable, smooth-running hand and foot levers, extremely diverse, technically and visually attractive models in the mid-range, high safety standards, fashionable clothing designed specifically for the needs and demands of women.
High female quota for scooters
The proportion of women on scooters is even higher than on motorcycles, especially among 20- to 30-year-olds. Of the 275,000 urban scooters registered in Switzerland, around 50,000 are driven by women.
In the case of scooters, design, playfully simple operation thanks to automatic transmissions and low weight, a helmet storage compartment, low costs for purchase and maintenance are important arguments in the decision to buy.
