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