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most motorcycle-friendly states
With long winter nights in the rearview and spring just around the bend, many states are gearing up for motorcycle season. But since some parts of the U.S. are still buried in snow, we wondered which states are the most conducive to 2 wheels.

To figure it out, we scaled mountains of motorcycle stats, looking at everything from weather and routes to safety, theft, and helmet laws. In the end, we determined that all states have their motorcycling merits (and drawbacks). Here are a few specifics.

Safest (based on 2009 fatalities): 1. Alaska & North Dakota (7) 2. Vermont (8) 3. Delaware (13)	Least safe: 1. California (321) 2. Florida (302) 3. Pennsylvania (185)
Warmest temperatures (F): 1. Florida (70.7) 2. Hawaii (70.0)   3. Louisiana (66.4)	Most rainy days: 1. Hawaii (63.7)  2. Louisiana (60.1)  3. Mississippi (59.0)
Most stolen bikes: 1. California (6,273) 2. Texas (5,526) 3. Florida (5,009)	Best rides: 1. California (Mendocino Coast) 2. Washington (Cascade Loop) 3. Wyoming (Beartooth Highway)

Pros and cons. Though Florida may offer some of the best weather for riding and California the prettiest routes, they also have higher theft rates. Similarly, Hawaii and Louisiana are warm year round, but you might have to brave wet roads and occasional downpours.

The bottom line? No matter where you live or where you choose to ride, having great motorcycle insurance is a must. Before you hit the highways and byways of Pennsylvania, Washington, or anywhere in between, get a free motorcycle insurance quote and make sure you (and your bike) are protected.

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motorcycles and (much) more
Can’t get enough moto? Check out our blog post: The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

Not so interested in bikes? Tell us what you’d like to see in a future blog post. We want to provide useful and interesting info, so if there’s something you want to know more about, let us know!

tip of the month
According to recent studies, 41% of fatally-injured motorcycle riders and 51% of fatally-injured passengers were not wearing helmets. So whether or not helmets are required by law in your state, be smart and wear one anyway!

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