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==Types of Motorcycle== | ==Types of Motorcycle== | ||
| − | Most motorbikes can be put into one of | + | 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. |
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| − | '''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. |
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| + | *'''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]] | ||
Revision as of 02:00, August 2, 2011
A motorcycle (also known as a motorbike or simply bike) is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles come in wide variety of styles and designs depending on their intended use, which may range from recreational usage to a daily commute.
In many poorer nations, motorcycles are the main form of motorized transportation, as they are cheaper to purchase, operate, and maintain than a larger vehicles.
Fuel efficiency
Many standard 4-stroke motorcycles get 55 miles or better to the gallon, but require regular maintenance similar to most automobiles. 2 stroke motorcycles, however produce much more pollution, can achieve great mileages, over even 100-170 mpg. Their rudimentary design achieves twice the power, but are less refined than four strokes.
Types of Motorcycle
Most motorbikes can be put into one of five categories:
- Street bikes are meant for riding on streets.
- 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.
- 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.
