| One of the roots of the motorcycle's popularity is | | | | - short for modernists, this is a subculture |
| itsability to cater to a wide variety of consumers. | | | | thatoriginated in London, England. It became popular |
| Proof ofthis is the different subcultures among | | | | in the |
| motorcycle fans andowners. It is truely amazing how | | | | 1950s towards the middle of the 1960s. One thing |
| a piece of machinery with a clearly defined practical | | | | that isassociated with this group is their penchant for |
| purpose can have captured the imagination, hopes | | | | ridingmotor scooters, especially the Vespa and the |
| and dreams of multiple groups from different | | | | Lambrettewhich are both Italian brands. |
| generations in a way that automobiles never will. | | | | 3. Extreme sports |
| Below are some of the subcultures. | | | | - the thing associated with this group is their love |
| 1. One percenters | | | | foradventure. The subgroups that fall under this are |
| - are several motorcycling groups that are famous | | | | themotocross riders, drag racers, and the stunt and |
| for theirlaw-breaking activities. Their name is in | | | | trickenthusiasts. |
| reference to the | | | | 4. Groups according to brand |
| American Motorcyclist Association's statement that | | | | - then there are groups that prefer a particular brand |
| thetroublemakers only comprise one percent of the | | | | ofmotorcycle. They typically go out on weekends or |
| motorcyclingpopulation. | | | | on specialevents and hold exhibits of their bikes. |
| Some of the notorious groups are the Pagans, Hells | | | | 5. Groups by model |
| Angels, | | | | - this is a more specific group which prefers a |
| Outlaws MC and the Bandidos. Known as the ‘Big | | | | particularmake of a motorcycle made by a particular |
| Four', theyare labeled by North American intelligence | | | | brand. |
| agencies as | | | | There are other biker subcultures all around the globe |
| Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. | | | | bythe ones mentioned above are by far the most |
| 2. Mods | | | | popular. |