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The Zamperla Motocoaster consists of a train of six cars instead of nine, but they are set up similarly, two seats side by side per car. Zamperla's coaster uses a flywheel launch instead of a hydraulic launch system. The standard track layout is a 3-layered figure 8. In 2008 2 MotoCoasters were installed in the United States.
A dual seat, typical of most modern motorcycles. A motorcycle seat (sometimes saddle) is where rider sits, and may also accommodate a passenger. The most common type of motorcycle seat is a dual saddle or bench seat, which runs along the top of the chassis and is long enough for a pillion passenger to straddle the motorcycle behind the rider ...
A standard's relationship between footpegs, handlebars and seat gives the rider a comfortable and natural posture. [2] [6] [3] [4] [9] The comfort, ease of control, and safety of standard bikes means that beginner motorcyclists inevitably learn on standard motorcycles; and many experienced riders choose to continue riding this motorcycle type. [6]
A pillion is a secondary pad, cushion, or seat behind the main seat or saddle on a motorcycle or moped. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] A passenger in this seat is said to "ride pillion". The word is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for "little rug", pillean , from the Latin pellis , "animal skin". [ 4 ]
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 resulting Model 2 formed the basic design for most later Mustangs, with the Busy Bee engine, a three speed Burman transmission, and 12-inch (300 mm) wheels. [5] The Mustang Model 2 was the first motorcycle manufactured in the United States to use telescopic forks. [2] Production of the Model 2 began in 1947.
The sub-transmission involves a jack shaft that allows the rider to select a "high" or "low" range for the five gears, [3] effectively giving an overdrive 6th speed for cruising. Full Honda accessories , ( fairings , lower leg fairings, saddlebags and trunk) were available to help make the CB900C a touring motorcycle .
Sport tourers are a hybrid form of motorcycle of the sport bike and tourer. Forming a niche market, [7] sport tourers combine the performance of a sport bike with the long-distance capabilities and comfort of a touring motorcycle. They exhibit much greater emphasis on sporting performance (in both handling and speed) than conventional tourers.