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The first half of 2008 has not been positive for the motorbike sector and industry, as production of motorbikes in Spanish factories was 72,880 units. This represents a fall of almost 3 percent compared to the same period last year.

After the public pleas made by the main motorbike associations from around Spain, the manufacturing sector and even some parliamentary groups, the DGT - Dirección General de Tráfico Traffic department - has chosen to rethink the raising of the minimum age for moped riders – from 14 to 15. The DGT now reckons, after all the controversy, that what is really needed is a delay.

The Japanese firm Yamaha has recently put a classic urban scooter on sale, this moves fluidly and with agility around the city. In addition to combining all the characteristics of a vehicle prepared for the city, Yamaha is betting that its quality-price ratio will attract the public. The features that sum up the Yamaha Vity are urban and accessible,.

The number of two-wheeled vehicles on Spanish roads has been growing continuously over the last few years and is now up to around four million. The two biggest problems faced by owners of bikes and mopeds are where to park and how to stop theft. Right now the number of two-wheeled vehicles stolen is very high in Spain, the latest figures speak of about 100 000 motorbikes stolen every year.