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. 

Don't have any stats, but my answer is typically 3.

2 running, 1 not

2 bikes.
I think everybody needs two bikes

1, which means I'm shopping for another.

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.

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

  Help the OP out here guys.... 

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



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I admit I have a problem, though not seeking rehab, yet
Three in US, ridden all year long, one in Italy, ridden a month during the summer.

Quote from: ungeheuer on November 05, 2013, 07:07:08 PM
  Help the OP out here guys.... 

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



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Thanks!! My wife and I own about 4-5 bicycles each. I don't know why she can't apply the same standard to motorcycles!

2 motorcycles.

Quote from: ungeheuer on November 05, 2013, 07:07:08 PM
  Help the OP out here guys.... 

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). 

2 to 3. Depending who you ask.  

Right now I have 3 running, and another in pieces. Typically I have 2 bikes, one street and one track

Quote from: ungeheuer on November 05, 2013, 07:07:08 PM
  Help the OP out here guys.... 

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.

The most I ever owned at once was 3.

I could deal with getting a sportbike again.