{"id":10480,"date":"2021-08-09T09:29:45","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T09:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techfeatured.com\/automotive\/?p=10480"},"modified":"2021-08-09T09:29:45","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T09:29:45","slug":"5-facts-about-motorcycles-thatll-surprise-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techfeatured.com\/automotive\/110480\/5-facts-about-motorcycles-thatll-surprise-you","title":{"rendered":"5 Facts About Motorcycles That’ll Surprise You"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know motorcycles have been around since the 1800s? That’s right! In 1885, Gottlieb Daimler invented<\/a> the first “true” motorcycle.<\/p>\n

Motorcycles are a unique piece of history, and the first motorcycle helped to shape what they’ve become today. There are plenty of other fun facts about motorcycles that you might not know.<\/p>\n

Be sure to keep reading for our guide to\u00a0five facts about motorcycles that’ll surprise you.<\/p>\n

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    The State of California Has the Most Motorcycles<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you’re wondering the best state to go to for riding motorcycles and finding a community of other riders, you need to head to California<\/a>. The state of California has the most motorcycles registered.<\/p>\n

    It is obvious that Florida and California would have the most motorcycles because you can ride them year-round in these states. Did you know Ohio comes in third for having the most motorcycles? It could be because of the wide-open space that the state provides.<\/p>\n

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      Exposure to Rain and Dirt Can Hurt Your Bike<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Motorcycles aren’t as durable as the other cars you see on the road day to day. In fact, when exposed to rain and dirt, it can cause your motorcycle to break down.<\/p>\n

      When\u00a0riding a motorcycle, you want to make sure it is in the best shape possible. That’s why many motorcyclists invest in motorcycle covers to help protect their bikes.<\/p>\n

      Be sure to check out the motorcycle covers recommended by the American Legend Rider<\/a>. You’ll be sure to find one that fits your needs.<\/p>\n

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        Yamaha Got Its Start Making Pianos<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        One of the most popular types of motorcycle brands is Yamaha. Yet, did you know they got their start by creating pianos?<\/p>\n

        Yamaha still works to invent the best musical instruments today. They also work to create boats, car engines, motorized wheelchairs, RVs, golf carts, electronics, and the best motorcycles.<\/p>\n

        You’ll find Yamaha is a unique company<\/a>\u00a0that works to bring new and innovative things each day. It is also one of the top three leading motorcycle manufacturers. You can see that motorcycle history is rich and diverse.<\/p>\n

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          Motorcycle Theft Happens More Frequently in the Summer<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Motorcycle theft can happen all the time, and the sad fact is that it does happen. Do you know when motorcycle theft happens more frequently? During the months of July, August, and September motorcycle theft<\/a>\u00a0is at an all time high.<\/p>\n

          Yet, during the months of December, February, and March, it is much lower.\u00a0Motorcyclists need to make sure they have a mixture of different coverages to ensure protection when owning a motorcycle.<\/p>\n

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            Intersections Are the Most Common Place for Motorcycle Accidents<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Did you know motorcycle accidents generally happen with other automobiles on the road? In fact, 75% of collisions<\/a> are with another automobile.<\/p>\n

            When riding a motorcycle, you’ll want to be extra careful driving through intersections. This can be the most dangerous place for motorcycle drivers.<\/p>\n

            Intriguing Facts About Motorcycles<\/h2>\n

            As you can see, motorcycles have become more advanced\u00a0as well as a unique piece of machinery to own and operate.<\/p>\n

            Did any of these facts about motorcycles surprise you? We’re sure they did!<\/p>\n

            If you’re interested in learning more about automotive tips and tricks, we have you covered. Be sure to bookmark our page for more advice. You’ll even find information on tech gadgets, mobiles, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Did you know motorcycles have been around since the 1800s? That’s right! In 1885, Gottlieb Daimler invented the first “true” motorcycle. Motorcycles are a unique piece of history, and the first motorcycle helped to shape what they’ve become today. There are plenty of other fun facts about motorcycles that you might not know. Be sure […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10481,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1167],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/techfeatured.com\/automotive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10480"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/techfeatured.com\/automotive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/techfeatured.com\/automotive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techfeatured.com\/automotive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techfeatured.com\/automotive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10480"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/techfeatured.com\/automotive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10480\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10482,"href":"https:\/\/techfeatured.com\/automotive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10480\/revisions\/10482"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techfeatured.com\/automotive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10481"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/techfeatured.com\/automotive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10480"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techfeatured.com\/automotive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10480"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/techfeatured.com\/automotive\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}