Standard / Traditional

Design : The design is simple with uncluttered lines. The bikes have small or inexistent fairings that leave their engine usually exposed which makes tipping-over less costly. Foot pegs are below the rider and handlebars are high, enough not to force the rider to reach far forward, placing the shoulders above the hips in a natural comfortable position. The handling varies greatly with bike's size, but normally they are easy to handle in most situations.

Brake and suspension : Brakes are usually very good. Many of the newer models have ABS and some even have combined ABS. Meaning that while you sudden brake, ABS will use both wheels. Suspension travel is usually medium, meaning off road capability is limited, but they are comfortable enough for most streets. More and more models have now adjustable suspensions to suit different ridding styles.

Engine : > This come in various types and sizes. The small motorcycles can have one cylinder, while the big ones can have 4 v cylinders. However the majority will have either V twin engine for more relaxed bikes or 4 in line engine for sportier ones.

Ideal Ride : The ideal ride is basically anywhere from crowded cities to highway to racetrack.

Subcategories : a. Naked - does not have any fairings or windscreen.
b. Street Fighter - supersport motorcycle stripped of fairings used for drag race.
c. Muscle Bike - have big engine and insane torque.
d. Commuter - have partial or full fairing and windscreen.

Motorcycle Types

Major types of motorcycle explained.

- Cruisers
- Traditional
- SuperSport ... soon to come

Cruisers

Design : Cruisers have long frame design and stretched handle bars. Looks are just great: chrome polish and retro style. They usually have low seat height means shorter riders can reach with the foot down without problems. Also means that the centre of gravity is lower so you are more stabile. On the flipside however, you cannot cut corners or make zigzag through traffic. Cruisers are big and heavy and hard to manoeuvre at very low speed. Laid back position with feet in front and arms wide open is relaxing and give you a daredevil attitude look.

Brake and suspension : The brakes are not the best feature of this type of bike. Heavier the bike, harder to break. But then again when you are cruising along relaxed on country side is unlikely you will need to sudden break very often. Suspensions are bad and on some models even inexistent. A bumpy road feels like hell, so off-road capabilities are almost nonexistent.

Engine : Cruisers usually pack a v-twin engine with low compression. Low compression means it will last more and have a higher resell value. The power is usually low so they will feel a bit lazy at high rpm, but they have a lot of torque at small rpm so climbing hills and mountains is no problem.

Ideal Ride : Relative short cruises along sea coast or country side at 60 to 80km/h. Mountain climbing is also nice. Basically you can have fun riding anywhere except the cities and off-road tracks. For highways you might need a big windscreen.

Subcategories : a. Chopper, also known as custom or chopped cruiser.