Although motorcycle thefts were down 6 percent to 46,667 from 2010 to 2011, according to a new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, it’s obviously still a problem.

The top five makes stolen in 2011—which make up for more than 75 percent of all thefts—include:

(1) Honda: 11,014, 24 percent

(2) Yamaha: 8,880, 19 percent

(3) Suzuki: 7,281, 16 percent

(4) Kawasaki: 5,009, 11 percent

(5) Harley-Davidson: 3,120, 7 percent

The top motorcycle stolen in Virginia last year was the 2007 Suzuki, which reported 42 thefts.

Virginia ranked 12^th in the U.S. for motorcycle thefts last year with 1,268 total, contributing about 3 percent of the 46,667 thefts across the country. The top five states combine to account for over a third of all thefts in 2011, including California (13 percent), Texas (8 percent), Florida (8 percent), North Carolina (5 percent), and Indiana (5 percent).

Virginia also ranks 12^th in the U.S. for number of stolen motorcycle recoveries.

Contact your Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance agent today to learn more about motorcycle coverage options.