A motorcycle, also known as a motorcycle, cycle, or moped, is a small two or three-wheeled motor vehicle designed for the transportation. Motorcycle style varies greatly, from the narrow touring type to the wide-track sport bike. Most motorcycle models have some kind of windscreen, usually made of plastic. The word “motorcycle” itself originated from the Italian word meaning “one wheel”; in other words, it is considered a single-wheel vehicle. Most modern motorcycles are equipped with a gas tank, although some countries (such as Ireland) still use oil-fueled engines. In general, a motorcycle is distinguished from a car or other vehicle by its engine configuration and the way it is propelled.
Motoreducation, the original home of motocross and custom motorcycle designs, has been going strong for nearly 100 years. Many styles, such as the sport bike and urban commuter, were first designed in Japan. Later designers would expand the motocross scene to include dirt tracks for racing. Today, the most popular type of motorcycle is still the sport bike.
Motocross bikes are distinguished by their distinctive frame layouts, the ability to shorten the front tire off of the bike’s chassis, or “saddle shock,” and the presence of what is referred to as “muffin tires.” These are actually two different styles of tire, as the “muffin” is not really a tire at all. In addition to the signature frame, these bikes have a special hand crank, called a “crowning glock,” which is used to activate the saddle. It is the glock that raises and lowers the rear tire. This design is extremely popular among motocross enthusiasts.
Other features include an aluminum or steel motor with a single or double cylinder. In the case of the sport bikes mentioned above, they are generally powered by internal combustion engines. They can range in engine size from eight to forty-two horsepower. The frame, which is usually made of steel, includes an aluminum crankshaft, which is wrapped by chromium pipes to protect it from rusting. These bikes often come complete with shocks and other necessary hardware, as well as authentic leather patches and emblems.
Some manufacturers produce a variety of customized motocross bikes, which are also known as “short-trackers.” These bikes are built for shorter distances than other styles, but they still have a wide range of possibilities. Motoreducation produces several types of short-trackers, which are distinctly different from one another. One example is the Shorter Bike, which has a shorter top tube and handlebars than the other models available.
Motoreducation also designs some specialty bikes, such as dirt bikes, which were originally designed for off-road excursions. Such bikes share many of the same parts as other dirt bikes, but their frame is made of lightweight material so that they can be easily shipped from place to place. They are often also equipped with suspension systems that are customized for each model, and their tires have been specifically chosen for their terrain, such as mud, sand, gravel, and slush. Many of the motoreducation bikes have been put on display in bike fairs and exhibitions around the world.