POLIS highlights the role of right-sized vehicles at EICMA 2025
EICMA, Europe’s largest showcase for two-wheeled innovation, took place in Milan, on 3-8 November 2025. POLIS joined the event, highlighting how right-sized vehicles can be effectively integrated into city transport systems.
EICMA, the most important trade fair event for the 2-wheel sector, held its 82nd edition in Milan from 3 to 8 November. The 2025 edition was a record-breaking success, welcoming over 60,000 visitors and featuring more than 730 exhibitors from 50 countries.
For the third consecutive year, ANCMA, in cooperation with ACEM, organised the urban mobility conference ‘Rightsizing Urban Mobility: L-category vehicles for the cities of tomorrow.’ The event brought together policymakers, city representatives, and industry leaders to explore how L-category vehicles—such as mopeds, motorcycles, and other light motorised solutions—can support cities in reducing congestion, lowering emissions, and reclaiming public space.
With many Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) expected to be implemented by 2027, speakers highlighted a clear shift away from car-centric planning. Sofia Pechin from TRT Trasporti e Territorio outlined how cities are moving toward approaches focused on accessibility and people-friendly design.
Industry representatives presented evidence of the benefits L-category vehicles can already deliver. ACEM Secretary General Antonio Perlot shared preliminary findings from an upcoming Oxford Economics study, noting that powered two-wheelers (PTWs) save commuters an estimated 25.6 million days annually across the EU and UK. A further 5% modal shift from cars to PTWs could generate €3.8 billion in cost savings, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by €308 million per year, and free urban space comparable to the size of Paris.
Cities such as Barcelona and Milan showcased concrete steps toward integrating these vehicles. Barcelona’s Motorcycle Observatory—developed with ANESDOR—serves as a permanent public-private platform to improve safety, coexistence, and decarbonisation. Milan is promoting fleet renewal and incentivising electric PTWs to support cleaner daily mobility.
The closing panel featured representatives from BMW Group, Yamaha Motor Europe, ANCI, ACEM, TRT, and POLIS. Pedro Gomes, Clean Vehicles & Air Quality Cluster Lead, underlined the importance of ensuring right-sized vehicles are properly integrated into the mobility ecosystem, supported by regulation and public oversight to avoid issues seen with poorly managed micromobility services. He showcased successful examples and highlighted the role of cooperation in EU-funded projects such as LENS and GIANTS, where public authorities and industry jointly develop innovative solutions that fit cities’ needs.
The discussion made clear that collaboration between cities, industry, and citizens will be essential to shaping more efficient and sustainable urban mobility systems.
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