A symbol of America's rebellious spirit, registrations of motorcycles have steadily been increasing over the years. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported registrations have roughly doubled since 2002, growing from 4.3 million to 8.6 million in 2021.
Along with the number of bikes registered, the average age of motorcycles registered is also rising. In 2002, the average age of registered motorcycles was nine years, while in 2021 the average bike was 13 years old. Half of the motorcycles registered this past year were at least 13 years old, according to IIHS.
Unsurprisingly, California and Florida see the most motorcycle registrations, accounting for 952,977 and 645,012, respectively, according to IIHS numbers.
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Steve Hallo
Steve Hallo is managing editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. He can be reached at [email protected]
