U.S. new motorcycle sales 1997 to 2007

The timeline shows the number of U.S. new on-highway and dual-purpose (street) motorcycle sales from 1997 to 2007. 831,000 new on-highway and dual-purpose motorcycles were sold in the U.S. in 2005.

Number of U.S. new on-highway and dual-purpose (street) motorcycle sales from 1997 to 2007 (in 1,000s)

Year	Thousands of sold motorcycles
2007	885
2006	892
2005	831
2004	750
2003	683
2002	640
2001	577
2000	490
1999	394
1998	311
1997	260

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Release date

May 2009

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United States

Survey time period

1997 to 2007

Supplementary notes

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.

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