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A motorcycle fork is the portion of a motorcycle that holds the front wheel and allows one to steer. For handling, the front fork is the most critical part of a motorcycle. The combination of rake and trail determines how stable the motorcycle is. The 'fork' on a motorcycle consists of multiple components.
Original equipment versions may be removable or an integral part of the bike e.g. as fitted to the Honda Goldwing or BMW K1200LT, and may be fitted with the motorcycle rear lights, and a backrest for a passenger. The top box may also be an aftermarket fitment. Trunk may also refer to the under-seat storage space built into a motorcycle or scooter.
The act of riding as a passenger on a motorcycle sitting on the pillion (a.k.a. "bitch") seat immediately behind the driver of the motorcycle. [6] [7] [8] Road rash An injury caused by scraping your skin on the road surface. This is likely because the rider wasn't wearing the right protective gear. [9] Spill
Top speed: 62 mph (100 km/h). Collection of David Percival. 1924 Moto Guzzi C4V - The Art of the Motorcycle - Memphis. 498 cc, bore x stroke 88 x 82 mm. Power: 22 hp @ 5,500 rpm. Top speed: 93 mph (150 km/h). Moto Guzzi SpA, Mandello del Lario, Italy. A 1993 replica of the "Captain America bike" 1969 Harley-Davidson Easy Rider chopper. The Art ...
Motorcycle goggles or glasses help protect the eyes from dust, wind and debris while riding and typically feature anti-fog treatment and protection against UV rays. For motorcycle sports such as motocross, goggles typically feature a foam rim which seals against the face and layered, tinted lenses to accommodate for varying light conditions.
Motorcycle design can be described as activities that define the appearance, function and engineering of motorcycles. Professionally it is a branch of industrial design , similar to automotive design using identical techniques and methodology, but confined by a set of conventions about what is acceptable to the buying public.
The following is a list of motorcycle manufacturers worldwide, sorted by extant/extinct status and by country. These are producers whose motorcycles are available to the public, including both street legal as well as racetrack-only or off-road-only motorcycles .
The large, spring-suspended saddles were also removed in order to sit as low as possible on the motorcycle's frame. These machines were lightened to improve performance for dirt-track racing and mud racing. [5] [7] In California, dry lake beds were used for long top speed runs. Motorcycles and automobiles ran at the same meets, and bobbers were ...