The Chopper Under-Count: How Many Custom Motorcycles Are Really Registered in the U.S.?

How Many Custom Motorcycles Are Really Registered in the U.S.?

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A challenging question to answer with a precise number, mainly because of the definitional and registration issues you mentioned.

Official statistics show that “chopper” motorcycles account for a very small percentage of the overall U.S. registered motorcycle population, but this figure is widely considered an undercount due to how these custom bikes are categorized.

Here is a breakdown of the data and a reasonable estimate: (more…)

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One good looking, head turning motorcycle.

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