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In a typical CVT, the gear ratio will be chosen so the engine can reach and maintain its maximum-power speed as soon as possible (or at least, when at full throttle, in a partially load-dependent system), but in a semi-auto, the rider is responsible for this choice, and they can ride around all day in top gear (or first) if they so prefer.
Scooter sales in 2008 in the United States were up 41% on 2007, [77] and represented 9% of all powered two-wheeler sales. [78] However, there was a decrease in US scooter sales in 2009 of 59% against2008, compared with a 41% fall for all powered two-wheelers, [ 79 ] while the scooter's contribution to total US powered two-wheeler sales in 2009 ...
And further that, "the largest number of PTW [powered two-wheeler] accidents is due to a perception failure on the part of the OV driver or the PTW rider." And "The data indicates that in 68.7% of all cases, the helmet was capable of preventing or reducing the head injury sustained by the rider (i.e., 33.2% + 35.5%).
Sales of motorcycles and scooters declined 43.2% in 2009, and continued to decrease in the first quarter of 2010, with scooter sales doing worst, down 13.3% compared to a 4.6% drop for all two-wheelers. [46] Other types of small motorcycles include the minibike, monkey bike, Welbike, pocketbike, and pit bike.
Note there is no single fixed definition of a scooter (also known by the full name motor-scooter), but generally a smaller motorcycle with a step-through frame is considered a scooter, especially if it has a floor for the rider's feet (as opposed to straddling the vehicle like a conventional motorcycle).
In April, 2014, The Economic Times reported the Honda Activa to be the best selling two wheeler in India, outselling the Hero Splendor. During the month of September 2013, 141,996 Honda Activa scooters were sold, [6] nearly equal to Honda's entire annual sales in North America. [7] The 110cc Activa is the company's biggest seller, by far.
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A motorcycle (motorbike, bike, or, if three-wheeled, a trike) is a two or three-wheeled motor vehicle steered by a handlebar from a saddle-style seat. [1] [2] [3] Motorcycle designs vary greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long-distance travel, commuting, cruising, sport (including racing), and off-road riding.