Motorcycles

Motorcycles

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

Industry: Automotive

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dresser

Automotive; Motorcycles

Normally a large fully equipped bike with fairing, saddlebags, and a trunk.

A Drum Brake is the older style of motorcycle brake. Most bikes use disc brakes these days. Drum brakes work by forcing brake shoes against the inside of a rotating drum that is part of the wheel. ...

dual-sport

Automotive; Motorcycles

Dual-Sport refers to a street-legal motorcycle that is designed to also be used in off-road situations. Thus if one were planning a trip to South America, it might be wise to ride a dual-sport bike ...

easy rider

Automotive; Motorcycles

The famous motorcycle movie, released in 1969, starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson.

electronic fuel injection (EFI)

Automotive; Motorcycles

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) is a fuel delivery mechanism that eliminates the need for a carburetor. A computerized control system accounts for elevation changes and delivers the necessary ...

electrics

Automotive; Motorcycles

Many motorcyclists ride in all kinds of weather conditions. Thus, riding is not just for fair weather. Some motorcyclists ride when it gets cold and sometimes regular apparel just isn't enough to ...

enduro

Automotive; Motorcycles

According to the rules of the AMA, "An Enduro is a meet in which speed is not the determining factor and a time schedule must be maintained. It takes place on a variety of terrain, little-used roads ...