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Honda the Most Stolen Motorcycle - Harley the Least

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    Posted by BikerNews October 8, 2012 - Filed in Motorcycle News - 2,242 views

    California Leads the States with the Most Stolen Motorcycles

    Honda Leads the Brands

    Motorcycle thefts were down last year in the U.S., despite increased sales, according to an insurance industry group.

    A report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau released today said 2011 motorcycle thefts are down six percent from the year before. A total of 46,667 motorcycles were reported stolen in 2011, compared with 49,791 in 2010.

    The decrease in thefts came as sales were slightly up. Sales increased to 440,899 motorbikes in 2011 from 439,678 in 2010, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council.

    The states with the most thefts:

    • California, 5,927

    • Texas, 3,950

    • Florida, 3,927

    • North Carolina, 2,466

    • Indiana, 2,114

    The most frequently stolen motorcycles:

    • Honda, 11,014

    • Yamaha, 8,880

    • Suzuki, 7,281

    • Kawasaki, 5,009

    • Harley-Davidson, 3,120

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  • RevBigJohn Good for us Harley folks for a change.
  • Jonesy1340 all good points, i just wish insurance companies would come to the party with lower insurance premiums..
  • LCStrat I'm guessing the guys that steal bikes lean toward sport bikes. This is probably just me, but I'm guessing a Harley rider is more likely to be packin and will shoot you to protect his bike. That alone slows down thefts in my opinion.
  • Harley2 And everyone knows whos stealing them, but the system has let them down, society is at fault, they had bad homes, they don't know who their daddys are. Call 1-800-waa-waaa.
    I have rode for 30yrs start no crap and take none and yes I pack that's only for...  more