How does motorcycle engine size affect the motorcycle injury death and rate?
The NHTSA found that motorcycle engine size is directly correlated with the number of fatal crashes. In 2004, mid-size engines (501 to 1,000 cc) showed the largest numbers with 1,631 fatalities, followed by the largest engines (1,001 to 1,500 cc) with 1,542 fatalities. Smaller engine (up to 500 cc) fatalities have been decreasing over the years, with 221 fatalities in 2004.
