Six Weird Groups Of Motorcycle Riders You’ve Definitely Seen Before

There are plenty of people out there who love to ride the open road with the feeling of the wind against their leather jacket, their motorcycle freshly waxed. However, there may be some riders that you’re not as familiar with identifying. You may be familiar with the traditional groups, and even with the groups that most people talk about in hushed tones. We’ll cover some of the in-between people, who may be fresh to the motorcycle scene, or just love to showboat it up. 

Would you consider yourself a normal rider, or do you believe you belong to a special subgroup of the motorcycle community that stands out amongst the rest?

List of Motorcycle Clubs by State

Below is a table compiling the law-abiding bikers by state, with the outlaw bike groups for each state.

For each club, there is a guestimate as to which would be the main club for the state. Of course there are other clubs, but we wanted to keep it simple for now. 

There are plenty of other outlaw clubs for each state too. A lot of motorcycle clubs, whether outlaws or law-abiding, have their own websites too, and sites dedicated to explaining the history of each club as well.

For example, if you search for the Banshees motorcycle club, the Iron Order MC, the Diablos MC, or even the Iron Coffins MC, you’ll find plenty of information explaining when they were established. The THEMADONES MC, for example, have their own website where you can read up on their history and what it means to be a member. 

So there are plenty of different types of motorcycle riders and groups. This article is going to look at some of the people associated with clubs rather than the groups that tend to have a dangerous reputation. 

You certainly would not want to entangle yourself with any of the bikers in the last column.

Motorcycle Clubs by State

State	Motorcycle Club*	Location	One-Percent Club**
Alabama	Vikings	Birmingham	Hells Angels (HA)
Alaska	Hog Alaska Chapter 66	Anchorage	HA
Arizona	Dirty Dozen	Gilbert	HA
Arkansas	Freedom Cruisers Riding Club	Benton	Banshees
California	Folsom Freedom Riders	Sacramento	Vagos, Mongols, and Hells Angels.
Colorado	Iron Order	Denver	Sons of Silence
Connecticut	American Fathers United of Ireland	West Haven	Diablos
Delaware	Thunderguards	Wilmington	Pagans
District of Columbia	Millennium Sport Riders	n/a	DC Eagles
Florida	Iron Order	Orlando	Outlaws
Georgia	Atlanta Motorcycle Club	Atlanta	Steel Horsemen
Hawaii	Kanaka Hekili M/C	Island of Oahu	Devil's Breed
Idaho	Boise Ridge Riders	Boise	Brother Speed
Illinois	American Knights Motorcycle Club	Chicago	Outlaws
Indiana	Tough Riders	South Bend	Invaders, Sin City Desciples
Iowa	Manchester Motorcycle Club	Manchester	El Forastero
Kansas	Southern Cruise Riders	Topeka	Hells Angels
Kentucky	Punishers	Louisville	Grim Reapers
Louisiana	Iron Order	DeRidder	Banshees
Maine	Raiders M.C.	Portland	Outlaws and Hells Angels
Maryland	Chosen Sons	Baltimore	Iron Horsemen
Massachusetts	300 Movement	Boston	Devil's Desciples
Michigan	Brotherhood of Freedom	Detroit, Macomb, and others.	Highway Men Motorcycle Club, Outlaws
Minnesota	THEMADONES MC	Minneapolis	HA
Mississippi	Armed Forces of America MC	Gulfport	Bandidos & Sons of Silence
Missouri	Lets Ride 417	Springfield	El Forastero & Galloping Goose
Montana	Horde Nomad	Billings	Bandidos, Mongols, Outlaws
Nebraska	Bloodrose Brotherhood	Omaha	Los Diablos
Nevada	Righteous Ones MC	Las Vegas	Hells Angels, Vagos, Henchmen, Mongols
New Hampshire	Mountain Men	Farmington	HA, Pagans, Chieftans
New Jersey	DangerZone	East Orange	The Breed, Satan's Soldiers
New Mexico	Femme Fatales WMC	Albuquerque	HA, Bandido's, Kinfolk
New York	Islanders MC	Staten Island	Unknown Bikers
North Carolina	Iron Order	Asheville	Dire Wolves
North Dakota	Freedom Riders	Bismark	HA, Bandidos, Sons of Silence
Ohio	Templar Knights- Knights of Valor	Cincinnati	Zulus, Iron Coffins
Oklahoma	American Veterans	Oklahoma City	Bandidos, Outlaws, Rogues, Mongols
Oregon	Bikers for Christ	Portland	Free Souls
Pennsylvania	Old Dogs Brotherhood	Blakeslee	Warlocks, Sons of Satan, Outlaws
Rhode Island	Ocean State Touring Club	Cranston	HA, Outlaws
South Carolina	Intrepid Sons MC	Summerville	HA, Warlocks, Bastards
South Dakota	STAR Touring and Riding Assoc. Chapter 303	Sturgis	Sons of Silence, Bandidos, Deadmen
Tennessee	US Spyer Ryders	Memphis	Heathens, Outlaws, HA,
Texas	Freedom Cruisers	Houston	HA, Bandidos,
Utah	Barons MC	Salt Lake City	Bandidos, Mongols, Vagos, Hell's Angels
Vermont	Red Knights MC - VT Chapter III	Rutland	Diablos
Virginia	Hampton Roads Southern Cruisers Riding Club	Virginia Beach	Mongols, Renegades, Pagans
Washington	Thundering Angels	Issaquah	HA, Mongols, Bandidos
West Virginia	Brothers of Wheel	Charleston	Pagans
Wisconsin	South Central WI VRA 1-49	Beloit	Heavens Devils MC, HELLS DRENGS
Wyoming	Iron Order	Cheyenne	HA, Outlaws

*Most Popular Bike Club

**HA = Hells Angels

I’m sure you’ve noticed that there are some people who treat owning a motorcycle a little differently than others. This doesn’t necessarily mean they’re dangerous or someone to avoid, but it can set them apart in a crowd. 

We’re going to take a look at some of these types of riders, because they could be people you know, or have seen before in the past. 

If, however, you discover yourself on this list, consider what owning a motorcycle means to you, and whether or not you want to continue down that road. 

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The Person That Wants Everyone to Know They Own a Motorcycle

You love riding around on a motorcycle, but you don’t need to throw it in everyone’s face every five minutes. This type of rider wants everyone to know that they have a bike, that they love that bike, and that riding is life. 

The fact that people know that they ride a motorcycle is sometimes even better than owning the bike itself. 

You’ve probably seen them hanging around shop car parks with their leathers on, plus they always seem to stop at every gas station. They take selfies, posing with their bike, even if they don’t plan on riding it that day. 

The Harley Traditionalist

You can offer a Harley traditionalist any bike in the world, but they will tell you to get lost if it’s not a Harley Davidson, because to them the brand means everything.

There are a lot of them out there, which is probably why most non-motorcycle lovers think of a Harley before any other bike.

Having a favorite type of bike is one thing, but looking down your nose at someone’s pride and joy is another. If you know a traditionalist, sometimes it may be hard to talk to them about bikes, because you won’t always see eye-to-eye.

The DIY Motorcycle Master

Do you know how to fix your motorcycle when something is wrong? It’s possible you know how to deal with some basic problems, but you definitely can’t strip the engine apart and put it back together with a blindfold on.

The DIY master spends more time playing around with their bike than they do actually riding it.

The good news is that they can fix almost any problem, which means they are great people to be friends with. Going to Laconia Motorcycle Week with them could be really fun too, because they would know a great deal about rallies.

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The Wild Motorcycle Adventurer

No way a wild motorcycle adventurer would be happy commuting around the city. They would absolutely die of boredom. 

They need to be out on the open road exploring every weekend. As soon as they finish work on a Friday it’s unlikely they will get off their bike unless it’s to sleep.

They probably travel abroad whenever they have a holiday because they want to experience wild adventures all over the world. Traveling is the greatest adventure, especially when it’s on their bike.

The Extreme Motorcycle Commuter

The extreme commuter probably takes things a little too seriously. They have so much storage space on their bike, you may think they are riding around with everything they own including their kitchen sink.

When the weather isn’t great, you probably drive your car to work, but nothing will stop these people from jumping on their bike and tackling the elements.

They layer up, slap on the wax, and take to the roads no matter the weather.  

The Complete Motorcycle Novice

The complete motorcycle novice is very inexperienced, because they have probably just passed their test, but that doesn’t mean they’re not enthusiastic.

When you see one on the road, you might think it’s cute that they look like a rabbit caught in the headlights, but you worry about them because the mistakes they’re making could easily lead to an accident.

It will take them a while before they’re fully comfortable on the road. With a novice, it’s best to let them practice as much as they can. If you’re friends with one and you’re more experienced, offer them as much helpful information as possible.

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The Best Motorcycles for Novice Riders

Below is a list of the best motorcycles we feel novice riders would be most comfortable with. These are all open for debate, but just starting out means you may be on a budget, and you also are looking for something that will be easy to control. 

• Suzuki GW250: It is best to practice on one of these before graduating to a Harley
• Yamaha SR400: The parts are easy to replace and it has the classic motorcycle look and feel
• Honda CBR500: Not only is the CBR500 easy to control, but it has awesome performance and versatility. Is it wonderful for long road trips, and commutes to the grocery store.

This table will offer a few more choices for beginners.

Best Motorcycles for Beginners

Motorcycle	Engine	Transmission	Displacement
Suzuki GW250	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, SOHC	6 speed	248cc
Kawasaki KLX250S	4-stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC	6-speed	249cc
Honda CBR 500	4-stroke, liquid-cooled DOHC parallel twin	6-speed	471cc
Suzuki DR 200	4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC	5-speed	199cc
Yamaha SR400	4-stroke, 1-cylinder, air-cooled	5-speed	399cc
KTM 390 Duke and 200 Duke	4-stroke, water-cooled, 1-cylinder	6-speed	373cc
Moto Guzzi V7 Stone	4-stroke, V-twin	5-speed	744cc
Triumph Bonneville	4-stroke, air-cooled, DOHC parallel twin	5-speed	865cc
Yamaha FZ-07	4-stroke, liquid-cooled DOHC, 8-valve, parallel twin	6-speed	689cc
Yamaha YZF-R3	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC	6-speed constant mesh	321 cc
Kawasaki VERSYS-X 300 ABS	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC, water-cooled	6-speed return shift	296cc
Hyosung GT250	4-stroke, air/oil cooled, DOHC, 8-valve, V-twin	5-speed	249cc

The Bottom Line

The next time you’re riding your motorcycle, you can look very closely to see if you can notice any of the people we’ve talked about today. You may even know some of them personally.

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