"Wrapping up the 50 top states
In 2011 the Department of Transportation began more accurately collecting data for states, so for the first time motorcycle enthusiasts can truly see in which states they have the greatest chance of passing by a fellow rider. For the motorcycle companies this data gives them valuable information on where they can most easily reach the greatest amount of riders and customers."
| RANK | STATE | # BIKES | POPULATION | PEOPLE/ BIKE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 69,284 | 816,598 | 12 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 79,266 | 1,316,807 | 17 |
| 3 | Iowa | 173,929 | 3,050,202 | 18 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 317,276 | 5,691,659 | 18 |
| 5 | Wyoming | 30,351 | 564,554 | 19 |
| 6 | North Dakota | 32,654 | 674,629 | 21 |
| 7 | Vermont | 30,070 | 625,909 | 21 |
| 8 | Montana | 46,996 | 990,958 | 21 |
| 9 | Minnesota | 240,288 | 5,310,658 | 22 |
| 10 | Alaska | 30,983 | 714,146 | 23 |
| 11 | Idaho | 62,576 | 1,571,102 | 25 |
| 12 | Maine | 50,318 | 1,327,379 | 26 |
| 13 | New Jersey | 330,470 | 8,799,593 | 27 |
| 14 | Colorado | 173,120 | 5,047,692 | 29 |
| 15 | Delaware | 30,494 | 899,792 | 30 |
| 16 | Ohio | 390,494 | 11,537,968 | 30 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | 127,140 | 3,760,184 | 30 |
| 18 | Washington | 220,856 | 6,742,950 | 31 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 404,164 | 12,717,722 | 31 |
| 20 | Indiana | 204,402 | 6,490,622 | 32 |
| 21 | New Mexico | 64,863 | 2,065,913 | 32 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | 32,989 | 1,052,528 | 32 |
| 23 | Michigan | 308,338 | 9,877,143 | 32 |
| 24 | Florida | 574,176 | 18,838,613 | 33 |
| 25 | West Virginia | 56,210 | 1,854,368 | 33 |
| 26 | Kansas | 81,354 | 2,859,143 | 35 |
| 27 | Oregon | 108,313 | 3,838,332 | 35 |
| 28 | Nebraska | 51,371 | 1,830,141 | 36 |
| 29 | Arizona | 178,890 | 6,413,158 | 36 |
| 30 | Connecticut | 97,960 | 3,575,498 | 36 |
| 31 | Illinois | 350,193 | 12,841,980 | 37 |
| 32 | Alabama | 127,255 | 4,785,401 | 38 |
| 33 | Tennessee | 168,408 | 6,357,436 | 38 |
| 34 | Arkansas | 76,293 | 2,921,588 | 38 |
| 35 | Nevada | 68,951 | 2,704,283 | 39 |
| 36 | Virginia | 195,722 | 8,023,953 | 41 |
| 37 | Massachusetts | 159,000 | 6,555,466 | 41 |
| 38 | Missouri | 140,936 | 5,995,715 | 43 |
| 39 | North Carolina | 223,209 | 9,560,234 | 43 |
| 40 | South Carolina | 107,864 | 4,637,106 | 43 |
| 41 | Kentucky | 98,475 | 4,347,223 | 44 |
| 42 | Hawaii | 30,098 | 1,363,359 | 45 |
| 43 | California | 801,803 | 37,338,198 | 47 |
| 44 | Utah | 59,355 | 2,775,479 | 47 |
| 45 | Maryland | 120,069 | 5,785,681 | 48 |
| 46 | Georgia | 199,586 | 9,712,157 | 49 |
| 47 | New York | 345,816 | 19,395,206 | 56 |
| 48 | Texas | 438,551 | 25,253,466 | 58 |
| 49 | Louisiana | 67,486 | 4,545,343 | 67 |
| 50 | Mississippi | 28,067 | 2,970,072 | 106 |
| 51 | Dist. of Col. | 3,523 | 604,912 | 172 |