Motorcycles

Motorcycles

Any two-wheeled motor vehicle that can carry either one or two passengers.

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Motorcycles

A Disc Brake consists of both a rotating portion called the Rotor and a stationary portion called the Caliper. The Rotor is attached to the wheel of the motorcycle. The calliper assembly parts work ...

Displacement

Automotive; Motorcycles

Displacement is the volume displaced in the cylinders of an engine as the pistons move from their bottom position to their highest position in the cylinders. Displacement is measured in either cubic ...

Double overhead camshaft (DOHC)

Automotive; Motorcycles

In a DOHC engine, each head of the engine has two overhead camshafts to operate the valves for that head. This is done so that multiple valves per cylinder can be opened and closed by the camshaft.

Drag bars

Automotive; Motorcycles

Drag Bars are distinctive custom handlebars that are relatively straight and require a slight forward leaning to reach. The look is great but some complain about difficult low-speed handling. You may ...

Dresser

Automotive; Motorcycles

Normally a large fully equipped bike with fairing, saddlebags, and a trunk.

Drum brake

Automotive; Motorcycles

A Drum Brake is the older style of motorcycle brake. Most bikes use disc brakes these days. Drum brakes work by forcing brake shoes against the inside of a rotating drum that is part of the wheel. ...

Dual-sport

Automotive; Motorcycles

Dual-Sport refers to a street-legal motorcycle that is designed to also be used in off-road situations. Thus if one were planning a trip to South America, it might be wise to ride a dual-sport bike ...