Whether they’re used for commuting to work, enjoying the camaraderie of group rides on weekends or exploring off-pavement vistas, motorcycles offer an exhilarating sense of freedom. And with the exception of a few, they’re cheaper to buy and maintain than cars.
They also take up far less space in the garage. And they’re easier to ride, requiring no special license or training. But there are serious safety concerns to consider. Motorcycles do not come equipped with airbags or windshields, and many lack rollover protection systems. And they’re often difficult to see for other drivers, with the majority of multi-vehicle crashes occurring because another driver failed to notice a motorcycle.
The first motorcycles were steam-powered vehicles that resembled bicycles. But after Nicolaus Otto invented the four-stroke internal combustion engine in 1876, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach turned the Michaux-Perreaux velocipede into a motorized cycle in 1885.
Soon, the bicycle-like machines began to pop up everywhere, with a wide variety of engines and chassis configurations. A typical modern motorcycle has a steel or aluminum frame, telescopic forks to hold the front wheel and disc brakes. A petrol or diesel engine powers the rear wheel via a chain, belt or shaft.
In recent years, there’s been a boom in “vintage” motorcycles that look old, but have new components. The major manufacturers have noticed, and now offer entire lines of new-old models. But no matter what type of bike you choose, remember to practice safe riding habits. Obey traffic laws, check your horn and mirrors before riding and lubricate the drive chain after every ride.
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