2002 AMA Pro Racing Spectator Survey Results

2002 AMA Pro Racing Spectator Survey Results

Overall
Are you male or female?
At-event results
438 responses

Female 25.11% (110)

Male 74.89% (328)

Online results
2024 responses

Female 11.17% (226)

Male 88.83% (1798)

Combined results
2462 responses

Female 13.65% (336)

Male 86.35% (2126)

What is your age?
At-event results
438 responses

Under 16 6.39% (28)

16-17 4.11% (18)

18-20 5.48% (24)

21-24 8.90% (39)

25-29 10.05% (44)

30-34 14.16% (62)

35-39 17.58% (77)

40-44 11.87% (52)

45-49 9.82% (43)

50-54 8.22% (36)

55-64 1.83% (8)

65 or over 1.60% (7)

Online results
2027 responses

Under 16 7.30% (148)

16-17 4.39% (89)

18-20 2.86% (58)

21-24 6.31% (128)

25-29 10.85% (220)

30-34 14.50% (294)

35-39 15.05% (305)

40-44 15.00% (304)

45-49 11.30% (229)

50-54 6.56% (133)

55-64 5.08% (103)

65 or over 0.79% (16)

Combined results
2465 responses

Under 16 7.14% (176)

16-17 4.34% (107)

18-20 3.33% (82)

21-24 6.77% (167)

25-29 10.71% (264)

30-34 14.44% (356)

35-39 15.50% (382)

40-44 14.44% (356)

45-49 11.03% (272)

50-54 6.86% (169)

55-64 4.50% (111)

65 or over 0.93% (23)

What is your marital status?
At-event results
435 responses

Married 48.51% (211)

Separated/divorced 10.34% (45)

Single 40.92% (178)

Widowed 0.23% (1)

Online results
2015 responses

Married 55.68% (1122)

Separated/divorced 8.39% (169)

Single 35.33% (712)

Widowed 0.60% (12)

Combined results
2450 responses

Married 54.41% (1333)

Separated/divorced 8.73% (214)

Single 36.33% (890)

Widowed 0.53% (13)

Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed?
At-event results
436 responses

Some high school or less 12.84% (56)

Graduated high school 30.96% (135)

Attended college less than 1 year 9.40% (41)

Attended college 1 to 3 years 27.52% (120)

Graduated from 4 year college 14.22% (62)

Post graduate degree 5.05% (22)

Online results
2025 responses

Some high school or less 12.49% (253)

Graduated high school 25.04% (507)

Attended college less than 1 year 9.63% (195)

Attended college 1 to 3 years 32.20% (652)

Graduated from 4 year college 13.73% (278)

Post graduate degree 3.56% (72)

Post graduate study 3.36% (68)

Combined results
2461 responses

Some high school or less 10.28% (253)

Graduated high school 26.09% (642)

Attended college less than 1 year 9.59% (236)

Attended college 1 to 3 years 31.37% (772)

Graduated from 4 year college 13.82% (340)

Post graduate degree 3.82% (94)

Post graduate study 5.04% (124)

What is your current job title or position?
At-event results
435 responses

Clerical 4.37% (19)

Laborer 10.34% (45)

Management 13.33% (58)

Other 10.34% (45)

Own Business 12.41% (54)

Retired 3.91% (17)

Sales 6.21% (27)

Skilled Trade 18.39% (80)

Student 8.74% (38)

Technical 8.05% (35)

Unemployed 3.91% (17)

Online results
2007 responses

Clerical 1.79% (36)

Laborer 4.78% (96)

Management 16.44% (330)

Other 9.82% (197)

Own Business 8.67% (174)

Retired 3.79% (76)

Sales 6.03% (121)

Skilled Trade 15.10% (303)

Student 11.26% (226)

Technical 18.98% (381)

Unemployed 3.34% (67)

Combined results
2442 responses

Clerical 2.25% (55)

Laborer 5.77% (141)

Management 15.89% (388)

Other 9.91% (242)

Own Business 9.34% (228)

Retired 3.81% (93)

Sales 6.06% (148)

Skilled Trade 15.68% (383)

Student 10.81% (264)

Technical 17.04% (416)

Unemployed 3.44% (84)

Total household income before taxes in 2002
At-event results
419 responses

Under $10,000 7.16% (30)

$10,000-$14,999 2.15% (9)

$15,000-$19,999 2.63% (11)

$20,000-$24,999 5.49% (23)

$25,000-$29,999 5.49% (23)

$30,000-$34,999 5.97% (25)

$35,000-$39,999 6.68% (28)

$40,000-$49,999 12.65% (53)

$50,000-$59,999 12.41% (52)

$60,000-$74,999 11.46% (48)

$75,000-$99,999 11.69% (49)

$100,000-$124,999 7.40% (31)

$125,000-$149,999 4.77% (20)

$150,000 or more 4.06% (17)

Online results
1900 responses

Under $10,000 4.84% (92)

$10,000-$14,999 0.84% (16)

$15,000-$19,999 2.53% (48)

$20,000-$24,999 2.95% (56)

$25,000-$29,999 5.21% (99)

$30,000-$34,999 6.21% (118)

$35,000-$39,999 5.84% (111)

$40,000-$49,999 10.63% (202)

$50,000-$59,999 13.37% (254)

$60,000-$74,999 17.11% (325)

$75,000-$99,999 14.74% (280)

$100,000-$124,999 8.42% (160)

$125,000-$149,999 3.11% (59)

$150,000 or more 4.21% (80)

Combined results
2319 responses

Under $10,000 5.26% (122)

$10,000-$14,999 1.08% (25)

$15,000-$19,999 2.54% (59)

$20,000-$24,999 3.41% (79)

$25,000-$29,999 5.26% (122)

$30,000-$34,999 6.17% (143)

$35,000-$39,999 5.99% (139)

$40,000-$49,999 11.00% (255)

$50,000-$59,999 13.20% (306)

$60,000-$74,999 16.08% (373)

$75,000-$99,999 14.19% (329)

$100,000-$124,999 8.24% (191)

$125,000-$149,999 3.41% (79)

$150,000 or more 4.18% (97)

Do you, or another member of your household now own a motorcycle?
At-event results
432 responses

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle 14.12% (61)

Yes, another household member owns one 15.74% (68)

Yes, I own a motorcycle 70.14% (303)

Online results
2013 responses

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle 7.90% (159)

Yes, another household member owns one 11.28% (227)

Yes, I own a motorcycle 80.82% (1627)

Combined results
2445 responses

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle 9.00% (220)

Yes, another household member owns one 12.07% (295)

Yes, I own a motorcycle 78.94% (1930)

Please write the number of motorcycles owned by you and others in your household?
At-event results
383 responses

0 5.22% (20)

1 26.11% (100)

2 27.15% (104)

3 15.40% (59)

4 8.88% (34)

5 5.22% (20)

6 4.96% (19)

7 2.09% (8)

8 1.57% (6)

9 1.31% (5)

10 or more 2.09% (8)

Online results
1844 responses

0 1.46% (27)

1 28.74% (530)

2 26.84% (495)

3 17.14% (316)

4 9.16% (169)

5 5.75% (106)

6 3.85% (71)

7 1.74% (32)

8 0.98% (18)

9 0.70% (13)

10 or more 3.63% (67)

Combined results
2227 responses

0 2.11% (47)

1 28.29% (630)

2 26.90% (599)

3 16.84% (375)

4 9.12% (203)

5 5.66% (126)

6 4.04% (90)

7 1.80% (40)

8 1.08% (24)

9 0.81% (18)

10 or more 3.37% (75)

Street bikes owned
Online results
1092 responses

0 18.41% (201)

1 50.37% (550)

2 17.67% (193)

3 5.68% (62)

4 2.66% (29)

5 1.28% (14)

6 0.82% (9)

7 0.64% (7)

8 0.55% (6)

10 0.09% (1)

11 0.27% (3)

12 0.18% (2)

15 0.18% (2)

18 0.09% (1)

29 0.09% (1)

32 0.09% (1)

40 0.09% (1)

Dirt bikes owned
Online results
1336 responses

0 2.32% (31)

1 41.54% (555)

2 27.92% (373)

3 13.55% (181)

4 6.74% (90)

5 2.84% (38)

6 1.87% (25)

7 0.82% (11)

8 0.52% (7)

9 0.22% (3)

10 0.45% (6)

11 0.37% (5)

12 0.30% (4)

13 0.07% (1)

15 or more 0.45% (6)

Dual-purpose bikes owned
Online results
506 responses

0 56.13% (284)

1 31.42% (159)

2 6.92% (35)

3 3.36% (17)

4 0.20% (1)

5 1.38% (7)

6 0.59% (3)

Which category best describes your primary motorcycle?
At-event results
373 responses

Cruiser 6.17% (23)

Dual-purpose 1.07% (4)

Motocross 38.87% (145)

Off-road/enduro 10.72% (40)

Sport Touring 5.36% (20)

Sportbike 24.93% (93)

Standard 5.09% (19)

Touring 7.77% (29)

Online results
1860 responses

Cruiser 7.37% (137)

Dual-purpose 2.69% (50)

Motocross 44.84% (834)

Off-road/enduro 13.82% (257)

Sport Touring 5.65% (105)

Sportbike 13.33% (248)

Standard 4.89% (91)

Touring 7.42% (138)

Combined results
2233 responses

Cruiser 7.17% (160)

Dual-purpose 2.42% (54)

Motocross 43.84% (979)

Off-road/enduro 13.30% (297)

Sport Touring 5.60% (125)

Sportbike 15.27% (341)

Standard 4.93% (110)

Touring 7.48% (167)

Which category best describes your secondary motorcycle?
At-event results
278 responses

Cruiser 6.83% (19)

Dual-purpose 3.24% (9)

Motocross 35.25% (98)

Off-road/enduro 19.78% (55)

Sport Touring 3.96% (11)

Sportbike 14.39% (40)

Standard 8.63% (24)

Touring 7.55% (21)

Online results
1336 responses

Cruiser 6.81% (91)

Dual-purpose 6.66% (89)

Motocross 36.75% (491)

Off-road/enduro 24.55% (328)

Sport Touring 2.99% (40)

Sportbike 10.40% (139)

Standard 7.71% (103)

Touring 4.12% (55)

Combined results
1614 responses

Cruiser 6.82% (110)

Dual-purpose 6.07% (98)

Motocross 36.49% (589)

Off-road/enduro 23.73% (383)

Sport Touring 2.54% (41)

Sportbike 9.29% (150)

Standard 8.86% (143)

Touring 4.89% (79)

For which of the following purposes do you or other household members use your street motorcycles?
At-event results
443 responses

General transportation 19.86% (88)

Other 6.09% (27)

Racing 26.19% (116)

Sport touring 16.03% (71)

Day Trips 31.83% (141)

Online results
2004 responses

General transportation 24.05% (482)

Other 17.02% (341)

Racing 19.16% (384)

Sport touring 10.33% (207)

Day Trips 29.44% (590)

Combined results
2447 responses

General transportation 23.29% (570)

Other 15.04% (368)

Racing 20.43% (500)

Sport touring 11.36% (278)

Day Trips 29.87% (731)

How often do you visit a motorcycle dealership?
At-event results
402 responses

Less than once every year 6.97% (28)

Every 1-3 months 26.87% (108)

Every 3-6 months 12.94% (52)

Every 7-12 months 6.72% (27)

More than once a month 46.52% (187)

Online results
1961 responses

Less than once every year 5.00% (98)

Every 1-3 months 26.11% (512)

Every 3-6 months 7.50% (147)

Every 7-12 months 5.30% (104)

More than once a month 56.09% (1100)

Combined results
2363 responses

Less than once every year 5.33% (126)

Every 1-3 months 26.24% (620)

Every 3-6 months 8.42% (199)

Every 7-12 months 5.54% (131)

More than once a month 54.46% (1287)

In the past 12 months, from which (if any) of the following places have you or other household members purchased any motorcycle riding apparel, helmets, and any motorcycle equipment, accessories or replacement parts?
At-event results
643 responses

Motorcycle dealership 44.48% (286)

Internet 11.82% (76)

Mail order 7.47% (48)

Mail order 11.66% (75)

Mass merchandiser (Sears, Kmart, etc.) 1.40% (9)

Motorcycle parts/accessories store 23.17% (149)

Online results
4015 responses

Motorcycle dealership 36.66% (1472)

Internet 19.68% (790)

Mail order 17.66% (709)

Mass merchandiser (Sears, Kmart, etc.) 1.82% (73)

Motorcycle parts/accessories store 24.18% (971)

Combined results
4658 responses

Motorcycle dealership 37.74% (1758)

Internet 18.59% (866)

Mail order 16.25% (757)

Mass merchandiser (Sears, Kmart, etc.) 3.18% (148)

Motorcycle parts/accessories store 21.04% (980)

What percentage of your motorcycle maintenance did you personally do in the last 12 months?
At-event results
381 responses

None 14.17% (54)

1%-24% 13.39% (51)

25%-49% 9.71% (37)

50%-74% 10.24% (39)

75%-99% 14.70% (56)

100% 37.80% (144)

Online results
1911 responses

None 7.90% (151)

1%-24% 10.15% (194)

25%-49% 7.17% (137)

50%-74% 9.37% (179)

75%-99% 24.23% (463)

100% 41.18% (787)

Combined results
2292 responses

None 8.94% (205)

1%-24% 10.69% (245)

25%-49% 7.59% (174)

50%-74% 9.51% (218)

75%-99% 22.64% (519)

100% 40.62% (931)

In the last 12 months, have you or other household members purchased any engine oil for maintenance work done by you or by others?
At-event results
410 responses

No 21.46% (88)

Yes 78.54% (322)

Online results
1923 responses

No 11.91% (229)

Yes 88.09% (1694)

Combined results
2333 responses

No 13.59% (317)

Yes 86.41% (2016)

Have any of the following motorcycle tires been purchased by you or other household members in the last 12 months?
At-event results
435 responses

Cruising 8.51% (37)

Dirt/knobby 44.60% (194)

Did not purchase any 15.17% (66)

Sport touring 1.61% (7)

Sport touring 5.98% (26)

High performance/street 18.16% (79)

Touring/high mileage 5.98% (26)

Online results
2104 responses

Cruising 5.70% (120)

Dirt/knobby 46.39% (976)

Did not purchase any 24.71% (520)

Sport touring 4.04% (85)

High performance/street 12.45% (262)

Touring/high mileage 6.70% (141)

Combined results
2539 responses

Cruising 6.18% (157)

Dirt/knobby 46.08% (1170)

Did not purchase any 23.08% (586)

Sport touring 3.62% (92)

High performance/street 11.34% (288)

Touring/high mileage 8.66% (220)

Do you or other household members currently own and/or plan to buy a trailer to haul a motorcycle?

Under 16	6.39% (28)
16-17	4.11% (18)
18-20	5.48% (24)
21-24	8.90% (39)
25-29	10.05% (44)
30-34	14.16% (62)
35-39	17.58% (77)
40-44	11.87% (52)
45-49	9.82% (43)
50-54	8.22% (36)
55-64	1.83% (8)
65 or over	1.60% (7)

Under 16	7.30% (148)
16-17	4.39% (89)
18-20	2.86% (58)
21-24	6.31% (128)
25-29	10.85% (220)
30-34	14.50% (294)
35-39	15.05% (305)
40-44	15.00% (304)
45-49	11.30% (229)
50-54	6.56% (133)
55-64	5.08% (103)
65 or over	0.79% (16)

Under 16	7.14% (176)
16-17	4.34% (107)
18-20	3.33% (82)
21-24	6.77% (167)
25-29	10.71% (264)
30-34	14.44% (356)
35-39	15.50% (382)
40-44	14.44% (356)
45-49	11.03% (272)
50-54	6.86% (169)
55-64	4.50% (111)
65 or over	0.93% (23)

Married	48.51% (211)
Separated/divorced	10.34% (45)
Single	40.92% (178)
Widowed	0.23% (1)

Married	55.68% (1122)
Separated/divorced	8.39% (169)
Single	35.33% (712)
Widowed	0.60% (12)

Married	54.41% (1333)
Separated/divorced	8.73% (214)
Single	36.33% (890)
Widowed	0.53% (13)

Some high school or less	12.84% (56)
Graduated high school	30.96% (135)
Attended college less than 1 year	9.40% (41)
Attended college 1 to 3 years	27.52% (120)
Graduated from 4 year college	14.22% (62)
Post graduate degree	5.05% (22)

Some high school or less	12.49% (253)
Graduated high school	25.04% (507)
Attended college less than 1 year	9.63% (195)
Attended college 1 to 3 years	32.20% (652)
Graduated from 4 year college	13.73% (278)
Post graduate degree	3.56% (72)
Post graduate study	3.36% (68)

Some high school or less	10.28% (253)
Graduated high school	26.09% (642)
Attended college less than 1 year	9.59% (236)
Attended college 1 to 3 years	31.37% (772)
Graduated from 4 year college	13.82% (340)
Post graduate degree	3.82% (94)
Post graduate study	5.04% (124)

Clerical	4.37% (19)
Laborer	10.34% (45)
Management	13.33% (58)
Other	10.34% (45)
Own Business	12.41% (54)
Retired	3.91% (17)
Sales	6.21% (27)
Skilled Trade	18.39% (80)
Student	8.74% (38)
Technical	8.05% (35)
Unemployed	3.91% (17)

Clerical	1.79% (36)
Laborer	4.78% (96)
Management	16.44% (330)
Other	9.82% (197)
Own Business	8.67% (174)
Retired	3.79% (76)
Sales	6.03% (121)
Skilled Trade	15.10% (303)
Student	11.26% (226)
Technical	18.98% (381)
Unemployed	3.34% (67)

Clerical	2.25% (55)
Laborer	5.77% (141)
Management	15.89% (388)
Other	9.91% (242)
Own Business	9.34% (228)
Retired	3.81% (93)
Sales	6.06% (148)
Skilled Trade	15.68% (383)
Student	10.81% (264)
Technical	17.04% (416)
Unemployed	3.44% (84)

Under $10,000	7.16% (30)
$10,000-$14,999	2.15% (9)
$15,000-$19,999	2.63% (11)
$20,000-$24,999	5.49% (23)
$25,000-$29,999	5.49% (23)
$30,000-$34,999	5.97% (25)
$35,000-$39,999	6.68% (28)
$40,000-$49,999	12.65% (53)
$50,000-$59,999	12.41% (52)
$60,000-$74,999	11.46% (48)
$75,000-$99,999	11.69% (49)
$100,000-$124,999	7.40% (31)
$125,000-$149,999	4.77% (20)
$150,000 or more	4.06% (17)

Under $10,000	4.84% (92)
$10,000-$14,999	0.84% (16)
$15,000-$19,999	2.53% (48)
$20,000-$24,999	2.95% (56)
$25,000-$29,999	5.21% (99)
$30,000-$34,999	6.21% (118)
$35,000-$39,999	5.84% (111)
$40,000-$49,999	10.63% (202)
$50,000-$59,999	13.37% (254)
$60,000-$74,999	17.11% (325)
$75,000-$99,999	14.74% (280)
$100,000-$124,999	8.42% (160)
$125,000-$149,999	3.11% (59)
$150,000 or more	4.21% (80)

Under $10,000	5.26% (122)
$10,000-$14,999	1.08% (25)
$15,000-$19,999	2.54% (59)
$20,000-$24,999	3.41% (79)
$25,000-$29,999	5.26% (122)
$30,000-$34,999	6.17% (143)
$35,000-$39,999	5.99% (139)
$40,000-$49,999	11.00% (255)
$50,000-$59,999	13.20% (306)
$60,000-$74,999	16.08% (373)
$75,000-$99,999	14.19% (329)
$100,000-$124,999	8.24% (191)
$125,000-$149,999	3.41% (79)
$150,000 or more	4.18% (97)

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle	14.12% (61)
Yes, another household member owns one	15.74% (68)
Yes, I own a motorcycle	70.14% (303)

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle	7.90% (159)
Yes, another household member owns one	11.28% (227)
Yes, I own a motorcycle	80.82% (1627)

Nobody in my household owns a motorcycle	9.00% (220)
Yes, another household member owns one	12.07% (295)
Yes, I own a motorcycle	78.94% (1930)

0	5.22% (20)
1	26.11% (100)
2	27.15% (104)
3	15.40% (59)
4	8.88% (34)
5	5.22% (20)
6	4.96% (19)
7	2.09% (8)
8	1.57% (6)
9	1.31% (5)
10 or more	2.09% (8)

0	1.46% (27)
1	28.74% (530)
2	26.84% (495)
3	17.14% (316)
4	9.16% (169)
5	5.75% (106)
6	3.85% (71)
7	1.74% (32)
8	0.98% (18)
9	0.70% (13)
10 or more	3.63% (67)

0	2.11% (47)
1	28.29% (630)
2	26.90% (599)
3	16.84% (375)
4	9.12% (203)
5	5.66% (126)
6	4.04% (90)
7	1.80% (40)
8	1.08% (24)
9	0.81% (18)
10 or more	3.37% (75)

0	18.41% (201)
1	50.37% (550)
2	17.67% (193)
3	5.68% (62)
4	2.66% (29)
5	1.28% (14)
6	0.82% (9)
7	0.64% (7)
8	0.55% (6)
10	0.09% (1)
11	0.27% (3)
12	0.18% (2)
15	0.18% (2)
18	0.09% (1)
29	0.09% (1)
32	0.09% (1)
40	0.09% (1)

0	2.32% (31)
1	41.54% (555)
2	27.92% (373)
3	13.55% (181)
4	6.74% (90)
5	2.84% (38)
6	1.87% (25)
7	0.82% (11)
8	0.52% (7)
9	0.22% (3)
10	0.45% (6)
11	0.37% (5)
12	0.30% (4)
13	0.07% (1)
15 or more	0.45% (6)

0	56.13% (284)
1	31.42% (159)
2	6.92% (35)
3	3.36% (17)
4	0.20% (1)
5	1.38% (7)
6	0.59% (3)

Cruiser	6.17% (23)
Dual-purpose	1.07% (4)
Motocross	38.87% (145)
Off-road/enduro	10.72% (40)
Sport Touring	5.36% (20)
Sportbike	24.93% (93)
Standard	5.09% (19)
Touring	7.77% (29)

Cruiser	7.37% (137)
Dual-purpose	2.69% (50)
Motocross	44.84% (834)
Off-road/enduro	13.82% (257)
Sport Touring	5.65% (105)
Sportbike	13.33% (248)
Standard	4.89% (91)
Touring	7.42% (138)

Cruiser	7.17% (160)
Dual-purpose	2.42% (54)
Motocross	43.84% (979)
Off-road/enduro	13.30% (297)
Sport Touring	5.60% (125)
Sportbike	15.27% (341)
Standard	4.93% (110)
Touring	7.48% (167)

Cruiser	6.83% (19)
Dual-purpose	3.24% (9)
Motocross	35.25% (98)
Off-road/enduro	19.78% (55)
Sport Touring	3.96% (11)
Sportbike	14.39% (40)
Standard	8.63% (24)
Touring	7.55% (21)

Cruiser	6.81% (91)
Dual-purpose	6.66% (89)
Motocross	36.75% (491)
Off-road/enduro	24.55% (328)
Sport Touring	2.99% (40)
Sportbike	10.40% (139)
Standard	7.71% (103)
Touring	4.12% (55)

Cruiser	6.82% (110)
Dual-purpose	6.07% (98)
Motocross	36.49% (589)
Off-road/enduro	23.73% (383)
Sport Touring	2.54% (41)
Sportbike	9.29% (150)
Standard	8.86% (143)
Touring	4.89% (79)