Why Don't More Women Ride Motorcycles?

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HOW MANY WOMEN REALLY RIDE MOTORCYCLES?
How much of the demographics of two wheeled riders are female, and what's preventing more women into riding a bike of their own? Using some statistics from the MIC (Motorcycle Industry Council) and some responses from women in my community, I help break down some of the facts and personal stories of women who ride and those who don't yet! There are several factors at play, from finances to guilt to even just plain disinterest.
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6 июл 2021

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@MeghanStark 3 года назад

Thanks so much for watching! If you ever want to participate in a video like this, go ahead and follow my Instagram where I hold these polls/post these questions.

@johnpagejr.7628 3 года назад

I am a Widowed old guy and agree with you Meghan. I stopped ridding because of having children and the expense. I now have three bikes and am enjoying riding a lot. I wish I had some women my age to ride with once and a while. It would be great! So come on gals helps us out here get a bike and lets ride.

@paulrose576 3 года назад

We need more young ladies on motorbikes

@pennsyltuckyden9823 3 года назад

As a male I too stopped riding when we started having kids, took a break for 25 years, but I'm back and having a great time on my Bonnie T100

@ScooterNewbie 3 года назад

As a fairly new rider… It was ignorance that stopped me! I was in the camp that assumed that riding was too risky. Now if folks would put their cell phones down, I’ll feel MUCH better! 😜 🛵

@SenditSteph 3 года назад

The internet culture of riding and social media has supported more women getting into riding and I think that is great! I totally hear the mom-guilt, I am not a mom but it is a thought that crosses my mine for my future.

@meon3wheels 3 года назад

I know that there are women older than me who ride but, I don't personally know any! I started riding at 60, five years ago. I wonder what the percentage of riders in my age group are women. I never rode when I was younger because of kids. Now that they are grown and out of the house, we can go whenever we want and have the finances to do so.

@bikergirlbex 3 года назад

I am a female biker in Northern Ireland ☘️ and feel like I am an advocate for girl bikers over there, especially as we are such a small country. Trying to banish the stereotypes of girl bikers & the prejudices that guys or the more elderly generation might have. It’s surprising how many opinions they will have of you, especially with you being a girl. This video speaks to me a lot, so thank you very much Meghan for raising awareness & knowledge!!🖤🤍

@gymshoe8862

I helped my 35 year-old sister become a rider and it started slowly, cheaply. We got her a Honda 500cc Magna for 1000 bucks. She already had a leather fashion jacket we modified to close at the neck, (it worked okay) a full-face helmet and some gauntlet gloves--all good prices--she added an electric vest for the cold temps. She rode that bike on her own for three years--never had a problem, just needed tires and oil changes

@Yamahog 3 года назад

Great Vid, Meg, Thanks.... to Answer a few of the "Q's"..... A lot of the gals I know say , " Righting the bike is a bear". It's not about the weight..... If you can sit on the bike, comfortably, (Flat-footed ), and get it off the kickstand,.... it's Not too heavy. It's all about technique. I tell the Gals " Find a bike that you fit, that's meant for your particular requirement, ( off-road, track, street), and be choosy.... Buy second hand ,(aka cheap, from a dealer...), and get something that you are comfortable with , given your skill set..... As for the weight issue..... Most new bikes, ( Honda , Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki), have about 70% of the weight between your ankles.... So they really aren't top heavy.... Neither are the HD baggers for that matter. |If you can get the bike off of the kickstand and have room in the steering to do a lock to lock of the bars without stretching or straining .... you can ride it. And BTW..... Most of a girls torso strength is in her hips and legs, Sooo , Women are quite capable of riding solo .... So Ladies, It's not about the weight.. It's Technique for heavier rides. ..... Stay Safe !

@Nrgpack 3 года назад

I love your intelligent clarity and your no nonsense videos. Big thanks for your thoughts Meghan!!

@ttrguy9952 3 года назад

Meghan

@girlzonskatez 3 года назад

It's the mentor for me! I have numerous skilled family members and friends but they take little to no time for me. 😞

@nabarungautam6995 3 года назад

You raised a very good topic. Keep it up

@tamarajeree 3 года назад

I liked what you said about the impact of finding people just talking about their experiences and the importance of the Internet in encouraging potential riders. Back in May, I got interested in learning more about motorcycling and found your channel. I don’t know anyone personally who rides. Today, I passed my MSF course. Thanks so much for your videos!

@danielm2213 3 года назад

I know women who gave up bikes when they started a family, men have too.

@ds7788 3 года назад

Get the equality ladies..join the ride. Bikes release less carbon than cars. Feel the wind rush on face and hair.

@jamiewood265 2 года назад

I have been interested in motorcycles since I was about 17. I talked to my dad and my grandfathers and the consensus was "no you will become a road pancake " Fast forward I am now 40, married without children. Well we have fur babies. So I thought if not now? When? I want to live my life, and not be a passenger anymore. And I have itchy feet, wanderlust runs in both sides of the family. And I thought this would be a great way to feed the desire to travel without breaking the bank. Cheers. Great channel and video.

@lkj974 2 года назад

I think you got some good data and I can relate to every one of these reasons. I think it is pretty accurate.

@nebulaunfolding 3 года назад

Young males take unnecessary risk on motorcycles. Why? Is it testosterone levels or just psychological, I don’t know. But I’ve found and proven over the years the safest way to ride is don’t take unnecessary risk and ride like your invisible. Don’t expect or assume drivers will see you. Ride like you are pray being hunted by predators. Sometimes that means riding faster than traffic on the highway. Always have a plan for an escape route in traffic. Sometimes it means illegally taking to the shoulder when traffic stops suddenly to avoid the possibility of getting smashed between cars. Ride like you’re invisible. Not invincible.