The number of on-road motorcycles in use in the United States grew year-on-year between 2018 and 2023. As of January 2023, around 8.8 million motorcycles were licensed, representing just under a one percent increase compared to 2022. Cruisers were the most popular motorcycle type, followed by touring motorcycles.
Number of on-road motorcycles in circulation in the United States from 2018 to 2023, by type
(in units)
Characteristic
Cruiser
Touring
Scooter
Dual purpose
Supersport
Sport
Standard
Unclad spot
Sport touring
Chopper
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IIHS. (June 24, 2023). Number of on-road motorcycles in circulation in the United States from 2018 to 2023, by type (in units) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343460/on-road-motorcycle-registrations-by-type-united-states/
IIHS. "Number of on-road motorcycles in circulation in the United States from 2018 to 2023, by type (in units)." Chart. June 24, 2023. Statista. Accessed July 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343460/on-road-motorcycle-registrations-by-type-united-states/
IIHS. (2023). Number of on-road motorcycles in circulation in the United States from 2018 to 2023, by type (in units). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343460/on-road-motorcycle-registrations-by-type-united-states/
IIHS. "Number of On-road Motorcycles in Circulation in The United States from 2018 to 2023, by Type (in Units)." Statista, Statista Inc., 24 Jun 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343460/on-road-motorcycle-registrations-by-type-united-states/
IIHS, Number of on-road motorcycles in circulation in the United States from 2018 to 2023, by type (in units) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343460/on-road-motorcycle-registrations-by-type-united-states/ (last visited July 03, 2024)
Number of on-road motorcycles in circulation in the United States from 2018 to 2023, by type (in units) [Graph], IIHS, June 24, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343460/on-road-motorcycle-registrations-by-type-united-states/