A motorcycle is a two-wheeled vehicle that has a motor and a seat or saddle for the rider. It may be powered by gasoline or an electric motor.
Various types of motorcycles are designed for different purposes: long-distance travel, commuting, sports (including racing), or off-road riding. There are also several subtypes of motorcycles, such as street bikes, dual-purpose motorcycles, and motocross motorcycles.
Some people refer to their motorcycles as a “bike”, while others call them a “hog” or a “chopper”. Bikers often use slang terms that are personal and are not tied to gender or brand name.
The definition of a motorcycle is important for determining the number of bikers on the road, and for reporting accident data. The United States government has recently revised the standard definition of a motorcycle for use in accident data.
This new definition was adopted by the Federal Highway Administration and incorporated into the Guide to Reporting Highway Statistics, which went into effect on July 27, 2011.
A motorcycle is generally defined as any vehicle that displaces more than 900 cc of engine power, and includes large motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, speed limited motor-driven cycles, mopeds, and motor scooters.
Regardless of the type of motorcycle you have, there are some basic things that you should always do to keep yourself safe on the road. These include taking safety classes and wearing protective gear. This can help you avoid an injury in an accident. It also helps to know the basics of how your motorcycle works so that you can make necessary repairs before an accident occurs.
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