Apr 17, 2007
Just in from MoreTV32…..(note-we’re being sarcastic here)….”more women tend to be interested in cruiser-style bikes than sport and dirt bikes. Statistics show that….. the biggest ownership group is traditional, upright seating (what does that mean exactly-Goldwings-Full Dressers?) bikes with 12.1 percent of ownership, followed by 9.7 percent cruiser owners, 6.1 percent touring-style bikes and 5.3 percent are sport bikes in the on-road segment.” So far, the overwhelming interest of women has been getting their bikes on the road — not into the garage. Though a major part of the motorcycle industry is vehicle customization, women and their mentors report that, so far, there’s less interest in monkey wrenching by women. “The majority of female riders are interested in riding more than tinkering,” said Dave Halen, who teaches motorcycle safety classes in Iowa and Nebraska. Boy are we happy to hear that! And we thought they were just good for ornamintation or hangin’ off the back of some hairy butted husband, boyfriend etc! Good for you ladies….do your own thing…..Ride without Guilt….but ride a Guilty Bike!
