| With so many different models of motorcycles to | | | | of motorcycle. This type of model features large |
| choose from, it can be quite confusing if you don't | | | | tires and it can be ridden on any street or off |
| know what you are looking for. Each motorcycle | | | | road surface with ease. This is a great feature |
| is classified by a particular type. This helps clarify | | | | for someone who enjoys riding their motorcycle |
| what you will be getting with a particular model | | | | for commuting purposes as well as enjoys the |
| that falls under that particular category. | | | | off road excitement. |
| The most common type of motorcycle is the | | | | Many foreign sport bikes are referred to as |
| cruiser. These are very easy to handle and long | | | | Crotch Rockets. This is because the design of |
| lasting motorcycle models. This category also | | | | them requires the individual to lean forward |
| offers the consumer the most choice when it | | | | towards the handle bars while riding. While many |
| comes to style and design. The basic design of a | | | | owners of these bikes find the position to be |
| cruiser features a standard seat, basic handle | | | | very comfortable so individuals find that it is |
| bars, and comfort. They are designed for easy | | | | uncomfortable compared to the position on a |
| turning as well as excellent handling even at top | | | | cruiser. |
| speeds. One draw back of cruisers is that they | | | | Off Road motorcycles are enjoyed by individuals |
| tend to be on the heavy side compared to other | | | | of all ages as you don't have to have a |
| types of motorcycles. | | | | motorcycle license to legally ride one. They are |
| Most custom motorcycles also fall under the | | | | illegal to ride on streets though. These types of |
| category of a cruiser because of some of the | | | | bikes are often used for climbing dirt hills or racing |
| design features and what the use they are | | | | around dirt tracks. They are commonly called |
| designed for. Radically modified custom | | | | dirty bikes by those who ride them. These types |
| motorcycles referred to as choppers are also a | | | | of motorcycles don't feature headlights or turn |
| type of cruiser bike. Another popular type of | | | | signals. |
| cruiser is the tour bike. This is designed for | | | | Deciding which category of motorcycle you wish |
| comfort at they are used for cross country trips | | | | to purchase is only the beginning of the selection |
| and other long travels that you will want to be | | | | process. You will also need to determine the |
| comfortable for. | | | | amount of money you wish to spend on a |
| Sport bikes are defined by their speed. If you are | | | | motorcycle, then compare the various models in |
| looking more for sheer power than for comfort, | | | | that category that fit your price range. Take your |
| this is the category of bike for you. This type of | | | | time and try out several different models as well |
| bike generally isn't recommended for long rides as | | | | as brands of motorcycles. This will help you |
| they are designed for racing. Most sport bikes | | | | determine which ones feel the best to you. Once |
| feature a sturdy suspension, and they are very | | | | you have narrowed down your selection, take |
| light. They offer the operator the ability to make | | | | each for a test run to help you make a final |
| tight turns at neck breaking speeds. | | | | decision. |
| A great combination option is the dual-sport style | | | | |