A motorcycle is a two-wheeled powered vehicle. There is a great deal of variety in the modern motorcycle market, from small, low-cc commuters to large powerful street machines. They are used in many ways, from transport to recreation. In some countries, small, cheap motorcycles are used as the primary means of transportation for those who cannot afford cars. They are also used for racing, motocross, and other sports as well as for touring.
The motorcycle industry has been dominated by Japanese manufacturers since the 1970s. This was part of an industrial revival in Japan at the time that saw companies producing cameras, electronic devices and automobiles booming. These companies were able to produce motorcycles at very competitive prices, and soon they had overtaken European manufacturers.
Motorcycles have a clutch and gearbox that normally transmit power to the rear wheel via a chain or shaft, although some small motorcycles use belts. The engine’s throttle and clutch are operated by twist-type controls on the handgrips, and the brakes are usually of the hydraulic disc type (with the exception of very small motorcycles).
Most motorcycles have a compulsary speedometer on their dashboards that indicates how fast you are driving. They also have a tachometer, which shows the number of revolutions the engine is making per minute, or “rpm”.
While riding a motorcycle, it is important to be aware of your surroundings. Motorcycles are much less visible than passenger vehicles, and are more susceptible to road hazards such as potholes, gravel and railroad tracks. Also, motorcycles do not have the safety features that are standard in cars and trucks such as airbags, windshields and rollover protection structures.
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