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A two-wheeler is a vehicle that runs on two wheels. The two wheels may be arranged in tandem, one behind the other, as with single-track vehicles , or arranged and also side by side, on the same axle.
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 ...
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.
The BMW C1 is an enclosed scooter made by Bertone for BMW. [5] Compared to a conventional scooter, the C1 offered extra safety features and protection from the elements. The rider would sit in a car-type seat (with a four-point seat-belt) and adopt a feet-forward posture. [6]
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. [47] Other types of small motorcycles include the minibike, monkey bike, Welbike, pocketbike, and pit bike.
The Yamaha TW200 is a 196 cc single cylinder dual-sport motorcycle manufactured and marketed by Yamaha since 1987. TW is short for Trail Way. In 2001 an update was made that removed the kick start and replaced the front drum brake with a disc brake.
a 2007 Filmore, designed for the track, with a head angle that varies from 72.5° to 74° depending on frame size a 2006 Tete de Course, designed for road racing, with a head angle that varies from 71.25° to 74°, depending on frame size.
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.