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==Types of Motorcycle==
==Types of Motorcycle==
Most motorbikes can be put into one of four categories:
Most motorbikes can be put into one of five categories:
'''Street bikes''' are meant for riding on streets.
*'''Street bikes''' are meant for riding on streets.
'''Off-road bikes''' are meant for riding through unpaved areas too rough for a street bike.
*'''Off-road bikes''' are meant for riding through unpaved areas too rough for a street bike.
'''Dual-purpose bikes''' are a middle-ground between the two other classes, functioning well in both areas. However, the requirements for both often conflict, so the bikes are usually better at one than the other.
*'''Dual-purpose bikes''' are a middle-ground between the two other classes, functioning well in both areas. However, the requirements for both often conflict, so the bikes are usually better at one than the other.
'''Sport bikes''' Fast and sleek motorcycles created to give maximum performance for racing or spirited road riding.
*'''Choppers''' Motorcycles based on a cruiser-style frame with longer front forks.
*'''Sport bikes''' Fast and sleek motorcycles created to give maximum performance for racing or spirited road riding.
Popular brands of motorcycles include [[Harley-Davidson]], [[Honda]], [[Yamaha]], Kawazaki, Suzuki, Aprilia etc. Minor brands include Royal Enfield, BSA, Sybian and Triumph. [[Harley-Davidson]] is the only major American manufacturer of motorcycles.
Popular brands of motorcycles include [[Harley-Davidson]], [[Honda]], [[Yamaha]], Kawazaki, Suzuki, Aprilia etc. Minor brands include Royal Enfield, BSA, Sybian and Triumph. [[Harley-Davidson]] is the only major American manufacturer of motorcycles.
[[Category: Transportation]]
[[Category: Transportation]]