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« on: November 05, 2013, 05:21:01 PM »
I'm trying to settle an argument with the wife about how many motorcycles the average motorcycle rider in the US owns. I've googled around but can only find figures for the number of motorcycles registered, but not the number of motorcycle riders or motorcycle licenses issued (yeah people who ride dirt bikes don't need licenses, but let's exclude them for now). I've also googled motorcycle forums for responses to the question of "how many bikes do you own?" (btw, the average seems to be about 2 bikes/rider) but I want something with a larger sample size. Do you know of any stats by US Census or DOT?

If you can read between the lines, I'm using this to convince her that I need another bike.  Smiley
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« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2013, 05:27:23 PM »
Don't have any stats, but my answer is typically 3.
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2013, 05:33:50 PM »
2 running, 1 not
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2013, 06:34:46 PM »
2 bikes.
I think everybody needs two bikes Evil
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« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2013, 06:41:41 PM »
1, which means I'm shopping for another.
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« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2013, 06:57:57 PM »
1... I've thought about getting a touring or cruiser type... but then I realize everything I ride for is done quite well with the M.
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« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2013, 07:07:08 PM »
Quote from: lethe on November 05, 2013, 05:33:50 PM
2 running, 1 not
Quote from: Kev M on November 05, 2013, 05:27:23 PM
Don't have any stats, but my answer is typically 3.
Quote from: bob795 on November 05, 2013, 06:34:46 PM
2 bikes.
I think everybody needs two bikes Evil
Roll Eyes  Help the OP out here guys....  Wink Wink

Eighteen bikes.  I have 18.   Surely everybody has at least 12 bikes don't they??

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« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2013, 07:20:27 PM »
I admit I have a problem, though not seeking rehab, yet Roll Eyes
Three in US, ridden all year long, one in Italy, ridden a month during the summer.
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« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2013, 07:25:23 PM »
Quote from: ungeheuer on November 05, 2013, 07:07:08 PM
Roll Eyes  Help the OP out here guys....  Wink Wink

Eighteen bikes.  I have 18.   Surely everybody has at least 12 bikes don't they??

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Thanks!! Grin My wife and I own about 4-5 bicycles each. I don't know why she can't apply the same standard to motorcycles! Dolph
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« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2013, 07:27:08 PM »
2 motorcycles.
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« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2013, 07:32:28 PM »
Quote from: ungeheuer on November 05, 2013, 07:07:08 PM
Roll Eyes  Help the OP out here guys....  Wink Wink

Eighteen bikes.  I have 18.   Surely everybody has at least 12 bikes don't they??

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Sorry my nine key is stuck I meant 1nine (nineteen).  chug
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« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2013, 07:33:04 PM »
2 to 3. Depending who you ask.  Grin
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« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2013, 07:34:16 PM »
Right now I have 3 running, and another in pieces. Typically I have 2 bikes, one street and one track
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« Reply #13 on: November 05, 2013, 07:44:19 PM »
Quote from: ungeheuer on November 05, 2013, 07:07:08 PM
Roll Eyes  Help the OP out here guys....  Wink Wink

Eighteen bikes.  I have 18.   Surely everybody has at least 12 bikes don't they??

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Well, I was going to hold this in reserve, but my little bro who FINALLY started riding almost two years ago now (when wife finally relented) was, when last I checked, up to TWENTY EIGHT, including seven registered daily riders and MOST of the rest are running.
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« Reply #14 on: November 05, 2013, 08:35:50 PM »
The most I ever owned at once was 3.

I could deal with getting a sportbike again.
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