America has a love/hate relationship with motorcycles and motorcycling. Those that love it, love it; then there are those that call them "donor cycles" or think they are just death waiting to happen.
Many are looking for high mileage alternatives to traditional vehicles. Hybrids are one, but two (and three) wheeled vehicles have been around for centuries and are still a great alternative transportation.
Another nice feature of motorcycle riding is that no one asks me for stuff from the back seat, while I'm driving. Secondly, I don't have to carry this Italian accessory, it carries me in style.