Motorcycles & bicycles
Part of the Vehicles & Transport Equipment sector
Motorcycles and bicycles cover powered two- and three-wheelers, electric and conventional bicycles, and their parts and accessories. This hub explains the main product groups and how to find and compare verified manufacturers and suppliers on Digibition.
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Overview
This category spans a wide range of two- and three-wheelers: motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and powered three-wheelers; conventional bicycles across road, city, mountain and cargo types; and electrically power-assisted cycles, often called e-bikes or pedelecs. It also includes the parts and accessories that go with them, from frames, drivetrains and brakes to batteries, lighting, helmets and protective gear.
Products range from complete vehicles and bikes to components supplied to assemblers and the independent repair and replacement market. Buyers include dealers and retailers, importers and distributors, assemblers, fleet and rental operators, and repair workshops.
On Digibition, manufacturers, assemblers, parts makers and distributors publish verified profiles, so professional buyers can discover and compare them by specialization and country.
What to check when sourcing
When you source in this category, match the product to how it will be classified and used. Powered two-wheelers generally need type approval and the markings your market requires, such as ECE type-approval, while electric bicycles are often treated as bicycles only within defined limits on assisted speed and motor power — confirm which rules apply before you import.
For electric products, check the battery and charger documentation and the relevant product standard, for example the EN 15194 standard referenced for electrically power-assisted cycles, and clarify shipping rules for lithium batteries. For components, confirm compatibility with the frames and systems you build on. Then weigh minimum order quantities, spare-parts availability, warranty and whether safety-critical items such as helmets and brakes carry the documentation your market expects.
Use the directory to shortlist suppliers by specialization and country, then contact several and compare their responses before you commit.
What to check when sourcing motorcycles & bicycles
| Criterion | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Classification | How the product is classified in your market, and the approval it needs |
| Approvals | ECE type-approval for powered vehicles; the standard for e-bikes, for example EN 15194 |
| E-bike limits | Assisted-speed and motor-power limits that keep a pedelec classed as a bicycle |
| Batteries | Battery and charger documentation and lithium-battery shipping rules |
| Compatibility | For components, fit with the frames, drivetrains and systems you build on |
| Safety gear | Documentation for helmets, brakes and protective equipment |
Frequently asked questions
- What does this category include?
- It covers powered two- and three-wheelers such as motorcycles, scooters and mopeds; conventional bicycles across road, city, mountain and cargo types; electrically power-assisted cycles (e-bikes or pedelecs); and the parts and accessories that go with them.
- Is an e-bike treated the same as a motorcycle?
- Usually not. Electrically power-assisted cycles are often classed as bicycles when they stay within defined limits on assisted speed and motor power. Above those limits a product may be treated as a moped or motorcycle with different approval requirements, so confirm the rules for your market.
- What approvals do powered two-wheelers need?
- Powered two-wheelers generally need type approval and the markings your market requires, such as ECE type-approval for regulated items. Requirements vary by country, so confirm registration eligibility and homologation before importing a batch.
- What should I check when sourcing e-bikes and batteries?
- Check the battery and charger documentation, the relevant product standard such as EN 15194 referenced for electrically power-assisted cycles, warranty on the battery, and the shipping rules for lithium batteries. This is general information, not legal or technical advice.
- How do I find suppliers on Digibition?
- Use the directory to filter by this specialization and by country, then open each company profile to review products, certifications and specializations. You can message suppliers directly, or add several to a quote list and request quotes from all of them at once.
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