Q. What data sources
were used for the
motorcycle
theft report?
A.The NICB mirror image of the FBI NCIC file.
Q.What editing was made on the data sources to create the
motorcycle
theft report?
A.2005 motorcycle theft data was extracted using all of the style
definitions identified within NCIC.
Q.How many style definitions are included
in the motorcycle theft report?
A.There are seven style definitions:
Minibike—Any
motor-powered cycle with one or more of the following characteristics: less than
10-inch nominal wheel rim size; less than 40-inch wheelbase; a seat height of 25
inches or less measured from the ground to the top of the seat cushion
Minicycle—A
small motor-powered cycle with all the capabilities, characteristics, and
equipment of a motorcycle, and having an engine size of less than 90 cubic
centimeters (cc)
Moped—A
motor-powered cycle with or without pedals, with a 50cc piston displacement
engine, capable of two brake horsepower, or a speed not exceeding 30 mph
Motorbike—A
motor-powered cycle with or without pedals and a 50cc cylinder engine capable of
1.5 brake horsepower, but not exceeding 5 brake horsepower.
Motorcycle—A
motor-powered cycle, generally powered by a 90cc or larger engine, having one or
two saddles or seats.
Motorscooter—A
low, two or three-wheeled motor-powered cycle, having smaller wheels and less
power than a motorcycle, characterized by floor boards and a seat placed so that
the operator does not straddle the engine.
Multi-wheel—A
three, four, or more-wheeled vehicle that was manufactured for on or off-road
use
included in
the Motorcycle Theft Report.
