THE MOTORBIKEWhy do we love motorcycles?

 The motorcycle means freedom for many people. According to some men it

cannot be compared to a car or another vehicle.They are easy to move in every terrain and even heavy traffic is no obstacle.It is a way of living where people ride their bikes, exchange their views, have parties and experience the ultimate pleasure of riding motorbikes together.

The history of motorcycles:

Adding a steam engine to a bicycle sped the revolution of motorcycles.

The first motorcycle was built by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in 1885.

The first motorcycle was sold commercially in 1894. It had a top speed of 25 mph.

The most important motorcycle parts are:

•Telescopic forks to hold the front wheel to the frame•Disc brakes to quickly stop your motorcycle•Gasoline powered engine of one-cylinder to six-cylinders•A Transmission of five or six speeds•Suspension Springs and Shock Absorbers•Chain, Driveshaft or Belt, Clutch, Gearset•Rear Wheel•Gas Tank•Handle Bars•Instrument Panel and Gauges•Seats

MOTORBIKESThere are different types of motorbikes

Street - designed for being ridden on paved roads.( Cruiser, Sport bike, Touring, Standard, Scooters and mopeds)

Off-road -often specialized for a variety of off road motorcycle sports.

Dual-sport ( Adventure-touring, Enduro, Supermoto)

Speciality (Farm bike, Derny, Towing)

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