Home > Industry/Domain > Automotive > Motorcycles

Motorcycles

Any two-wheeled motor vehicle that can carry either one or two passengers.

Contributors in Motorcycles

Motorcycles

Flathead

Automotive; Motorcycles

An older engine featuring side valves. Noted for its durability.

Hardtail

Automotive; Motorcycles

A rigid frame with no suspension.

Hydra Glide

Automotive; Motorcycles

An hydraulic suspension system used in the front forks.

Knucklehead

Automotive; Motorcycles

A v-twin engine built from 1936 – 1947.

Low Rider

Automotive; Motorcycles

A custom with low riding position and low seat. Typical custom version of the Super Glide which appeared in the 1970's.

Panhead

Automotive; Motorcycles

The series of engines that replaced the Nucklehead.

Shovelhead

Automotive; Motorcycles

The series of engines that replaced the Panhead from 1966 onwards.

Featured blossaries

Sailing

Category: Entertainment   3 11 Terms

Christianity

Category: Religion   1 21 Terms