Motorcycle Trends in the United States

Morris, C. Craig

doi:10.21949/1501477

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Motorcycle Trends in the United States

2009-05-01

By Morris, C. Craig

Series: BTS Special Reports and Issue Briefs

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Morris, C. Craig

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United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics

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SR-014

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BTS Special Reports and Issue Briefs

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https://doi.org/10.21949/1501477

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Research Paper

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United States

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United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics

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During the last decade there has been a significant increase in the number of motorcycle sales and registrations in the United States. At the same time there has been a shift in the demographics of motorcycle users and increased focus on motorcycle safety issues. This report focuses on the current and emerging trends involving street-legal (on-road and dual-purpose) motorcycles.

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