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Daily we are feasting our eyes on
various types of bikes – big, small, vintage, modern,
classic and flashy.
In fact, there are 3 basic categories of street
motorbikes – touring, cruisers and sports bikes.
However, up to date design can incorporate some of the
qualities of the other category. Nevertheless, let us
stick with the basics and discuss them one by one.
Touring motorbikes are so-named because of their
equipments that are mainly designed to withstand long
rides. Riders will feel comfortable even when on a
protracted ride. Generally, touring bikes have
hard-shell trunks on either side of the fender,
windshields, full fairings, in-dash audio equipment
(sometimes include GPS) and a dashboard. They also have
high rounded back with support so that the riders will
be at ease while riding. Examples of this category are
Harley-Davidson’s Road King and Honda’s Gold Wing.
Cruisers and choppers on the other hand, are not that
heavy as compared to touring bikes. They are shiny,
beautiful, and attractive and are closely related with
the legendary cruisers and customized choppers.
Additionally, they are somewhat perceived as cool and
stylish. Choppers use a frame with a front fork
extensive and raked beyond the standard stock cruiser.
As we can examine choppers are hot once again. They are
enjoying the ongoing paranoia and hype. Actually, there
are featured customized cruisers and choppers that are
gaining its media exposure and success.
If racing is your cup of tea, you’ll be very much
delighted with sports bikes which are also called café
racers. Sports bikes encourage a different sitting
posture. The normal thing is that rider’s feet must be
put in front, in a sport bike; it puts the rider’s feet
beneath him. Thus, the rider’s tendency is to lean
forward over the gas tank with the shoulders and the
head straight. This was specially designed to make fast
and accurate turns. Sport bikes are great for
nerve-racking riding adventures. Nonetheless, they are
not mostly used for long and steady trails. Examples of
this category are Honda’s Interceptor, Yamaha’s TMAX and
Ducati’s Super sport.
When it comes to off road motorbikes, they are primarily
designed to be tough and sturdy. Example of this type is
dirt bikes which are designed to overcome rough, tricky
and grimy treks. They usually designed with tall frames
and high tailpipes so that they will not bottom out.
These motorbikes don’t have street gear or license
plates. To recompense this, they are given yearly green
stickers by the Department of Motor Vehicles for the
owners and riders similar to ride in off-road parks. |