Motorcycles

Motorcycles

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

Industry: Automotive

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Countersteer

Automotive; Motorcycles

A motorcycle turns left/right by slightly pushing the left/right handlebar. Push left, go left. Push right, go right. This is called countersteering.

Crash bar

Automotive; Motorcycles

Many motorcycles have a Crash Bar or guard to protect the bike should it fall over. You'll have to look carefully on some bikes to see them and not all bikes are so equipped. Some models hide the ...

Crotch rocket

Automotive; Motorcycles

A term some people use to describe a high-performance sportbike motorcycle.

Cruiser

Automotive; Motorcycles

The modern version of the Chopper with small gas tank, large rear tire, and feet forward seating and stylish appearance accounts for about 33 percent of all sales.

Custom motorcycles

Automotive; Motorcycles

For many motorcyclists, the choices provided by the motorcycle manufacturers do not provide enough variety to match the personalities of the riders. For this reason, many customise their bikes or ...

Desmodromic has to do with valve control in the engine. With desmodromic control, no return springs are used and the engine relies on compression to seat the valves. This is a design used previously ...

Dirt bike

Automotive; Motorcycles

Some motorcycles are designed to be ridden on rough terrain. They are known as Dirt Bikes or trail bikes. Dirt bikes will typically have suspension with more travel than a street bike, higher ground ...