In the U.S., although no universal or official definition exists, a motorcycle is a two- or three-wheel powered vehicle designed for on-road, off-road, or dual-purpose (on- and off-road) use. On-road and dual-purpose motorcycles must meet federal and state certification standards and be licensed (registered) for use on public roadways, although light powered two-wheel vehicles with engines smaller than 50cc, known as mopeds or light scooters, as well as motorized bicycles, are typically allowed to operate on public roadways without registration.
* Data include owners of on- and off-road motorcycles.
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U.S. motorcycle owners by age for selected years 1985-2003
The table shows motorcycle owners by age in the United States for selected years from 1985 to 2003. In 1998, *** percent of U.S. motorcycle owners were aged under **.
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Bureau of Transportation Statistics, & RITA. (May 1, 2009). Motorcycle owners by age in the United States for selected years from 1985 to 2003* [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 02, 2026, from /statistics/197245/us-motorcycle-owners-by-age-for-selected-years-since-1985/
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, und RITA. "Motorcycle owners by age in the United States for selected years from 1985 to 2003*." Chart. May 1, 2009. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 02, 2026. /statistics/197245/us-motorcycle-owners-by-age-for-selected-years-since-1985/
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, RITA. (2009). Motorcycle owners by age in the United States for selected years from 1985 to 2003*. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 02, 2026. /statistics/197245/us-motorcycle-owners-by-age-for-selected-years-since-1985/
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and RITA. "Motorcycle Owners by Age in The United States for Selected Years from 1985 to 2003*." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 1 May 2009, /statistics/197245/us-motorcycle-owners-by-age-for-selected-years-since-1985/
Bureau of Transportation Statistics & RITA, Motorcycle owners by age in the United States for selected years from 1985 to 2003* ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/197245/us-motorcycle-owners-by-age-for-selected-years-since-1985/ (last visited August 02, 2026)
Motorcycle owners by age in the United States for selected years from 1985 to 2003* [Graph], Bureau of Transportation Statistics, & RITA, May 1, 2009. [Online]. Available: /statistics/197245/us-motorcycle-owners-by-age-for-selected-years-since-1985/
