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2. Motorcycle tyre - Wikipedia

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   They were used on the first production motorcycle, the 1894–1897 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller, and have been on nearly all production and special motorcycles ever since. [5] [6] During this period tyre sizes were usually 22 to 28 inches (560 to 710 mm) diameter and 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 to 2 in (38 to 51 mm) wide. [6] A: Typical outer casing of a tyre.

3. Types of motorcycles - Wikipedia

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   In many places, mopeds are subject to less stringent licensing than bikes with larger engines and are popular as very cheap motorbikes, with the pedals seeing next to no use. Mopeds were very popular in the United States during the fuel-crisis of the late 1970s and early 1980s, but their popularity has fallen off sharply since the mid-1980s.

4. Wheel sizing - Wikipedia

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   Increasing the aspect ratio will increase the height of the tire and hence the circumference. Off-roading tires may use a different measurement scheme: Tread width × Outside diameter, followed by wheel size (all in inches) – for example 31×10.50R15 (787 mm × 267 mm R380 in metric designation). The size of the wheel, however, is denoted as ...

5. Motorcycle testing and measurement - Wikipedia

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   It is printed on a motorcycle's VIN Plate. The difference between GVWR and wet weight is how much the motorcycle can safely carry, including fuel; the rider, passenger and their clothing; cargo; and other accessories. Using this calculation, a typical large cruiser might have a maximum useful payload of 400 pounds (180 kg).

6. Moped - Wikipedia

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   "Small" mopeds have a speed limit of 30 km/h (19 mph), and "big" mopeds have one on 45 km/h (28 mph). Between 15 and 18 years of age, a moped driving license is required to drive the small moped. A car driver's or motorcycle license is needed and the driver must be at least 18 years old to drive a big one.

7. Motorcycle - Wikipedia

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   Motorcycle construction is the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of components and systems for a motorcycle which results in the performance, cost, and aesthetics desired by the designer. With some exceptions, construction of modern mass-produced motorcycles has standardised on a steel or aluminium frame , telescopic forks holding the ...