Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Motorcycle Mechanics
vs

52 shared · 15 different

core competencies

38%medium risk
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMotorcycle MechanicsEngine and Other Machine Assemblers
Risk Score20.3%38.2%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile7th76th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 138 / 12
Median Salary$47,200$52,540
Employment14K38K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mechanical
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Production and Processing
Computers and Electronics
Hearing Sensitivity
Repairing
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Troubleshooting
Perceptual Speed

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Motorcycle Mechanics

28%

total discount

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Motorcycle Mechanics

2 of 13 at risk
78%Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.
55%Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
49%Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
47%Install motorcycle accessories.
41%Disassemble subassembly units and examine condition, movement, or alignment of parts, visually or using gauges.

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

8 of 12 at risk
84%Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals and plan assembly or building operations.
63%Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
61%Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling or grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
60%Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
59%Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.

Wage Comparison

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers earns +$5,340(+11%) vs Motorcycle Mechanics
Motorcycle MechanicsEngine and Other Machine Assemblers
10th
$31,770$37,950
25th
$38,270$42,790
Median
$47,200$52,540
75th
$58,880$70,050
90th
$70,210$74,300

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Motorcycle Mechanics2028–2035
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Motorcycle Mechanics has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Engine and Other Machine Assemblers.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Motorcycle Mechanics

$37,614

from $47,200

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

$32,480

from $52,540

After adjusting for AI risk, Motorcycle Mechanics offers $5,133 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Motorcycle

0

Unique to Engine

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Creativity
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
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