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There are more RIDERS over 40, and how many guys do you know who ride crotch rockets to get their Social Security checks? The vast majority of these riders have motors in the 1000 - 1500cc class, because that's where the Gold Wings and other touring motors run. The over-40 crowd also predominantly own larger cars, and for the same reasons -- they want to carry more stuff, they want more comfort, and they have the money to pay for big iron.This in particular popped out at me.
Two-thirds of motorcyclists killed on 1,001-1,500 cc engine size motorcycles were riders over 40.
These variables, as well as worsening congestion, the increase of light trucks and sport utility vehicles, and the appeal of motorcycling to middle-aged, new, and former riders with increased disposable income.
Actually, I do know one guy that picks up his SS check on his ZX-10!There are more RIDERS over 40, and how many guys do you know who ride crotch rockets to get their Social Security checks? The vast majority of these riders have motors in the 1000 - 1500cc class, because that's where the Gold Wings and other touring motors run. The over-40 crowd also predominantly own larger cars, and for the same reasons -- they want to carry more stuff, they want more comfort, and they have the money to pay for big iron.
Sounds very familiar. It's not like most of us are brand new to riding. We have finally raised our families, got the kids into/out of college, and now have enough income that we can afford the "big iron" that we couldn't afford in our youth. Yes, it's nice haveing some buck for me, at last.Wife would not let me get a bike until I took the MSF course. I rode about 30 years ago. Relearned some things and found out new things. Makes me glad I took the course, because I am much more cautious now than I think I would have been had I not taken it.