IndustryThe numbers don’t lie -- women ride motorcycles. There were 7.2 million women motorcycle riders in the United States in 2009, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) trade group. There are 27 million riders overall and women account for one of every 10 bike owners in the country, according to the MIC statistics.
Last month, the German automaker Smart, revealed that their all-new electric scooter would be released in 2014. Despite making the release date public, Smart chose not to clue consumers in on any additional details. That is until now. The company, primarily known for manufacturing microcars, has just specified several characteristics of its upcoming escooter, including its price, range, battery type, construction and tech capabilities.