There’s nothing quite like riding a motorcycle—the freedom of the open road, the thrill of adventure just around the corner. But even though there are more motorcycle riders today than ever before, motorcyclists still face prejudice and road discrimination from some drivers. In this article, we’ll explore why that is and what you can do to help change the way people view motorcyclists.
The first inventions that we might consider to be motorcycles were really bicycles with engines attached, but the real breakthrough came in the 1800s when inventors started using gasoline-powered engines on two-wheeled bicycles. These were called velocipedes, and they could reach speeds up to 40 miles per hour. Inventors also tried using steam and other kinds of engines.
Modern motorcycles feature a gasoline engine that turns the reciprocating motion of pistons into rotary motion, which powers a rear wheel. The gyroscopic effect of the wheel helps to stabilize and control the bike as it moves, while a system of hand levers enables the rider to operate the throttle, clutch, and brakes. The body of a motorcycle is usually made of steel or a combination of tubes and sheets, but lightweight materials like magnesium and graphite are increasingly used.
After World War II, lower costs and engineering improvements propelled motorcycles to worldwide success as affordable, fuel-efficient transportation. Sport motorcycles, with their streamlined designs and top-level riders, gained enormous popularity and influence. And while the American and English brands enjoyed a period of dominance, Japanese manufacturers like Suzuki, Yamaha and Kawasaki quickly gained a large share of the market by producing smaller, more economical bikes designed to maximize maneuverability.
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