There are different types of motorbikes available in the market. It can be varied in different ways from different points of view. But have we ever wondered how many types of motorcycles can actually be? Yes, that’s a thought. In fact, all the bikes have been divided into several parts in terms of performance, speed, comfort, etc. Today, let’s get to know those classifications.
Types of Motorbikes in 2021
Adventure or Touring Bikes
These types of bikes are made to carry a lot of equipment during long rides and rides. Adventure bikes have suspensions that are very good and comfortable for long drives. Touring bikes are primarily designed for comfortable travel over long distances. These engines are quite powerful, and these bikes have beautiful back seats, many large fronts, integrated radio, and a navigation system.
For example, the Yamaha Super Tenere is an adventure bike that will give you a very comfortable seat and provide you with the necessary suspensions to carry a lot of things. Touring or adventure bikes are very suitable for riding on highways in rural and urban areas.
Choppers
Choppers are considered the most iconic motorcycle in American history. It got attention in numerous movies, television shows since late 1950. The Captain America movie is the perfect example of using choppers. The bike used in this movie is called a chopper.
This bike features reclined seats, raked forks, and nice suspensions that make the bikes attractive. Another feature of the bike is that the bike is very long and has a huge front.
Cruisers
These types of bikes are quite long and look a lot like choppers. Usually, the engine of cruiser bikes tends to be very powerful. The bikes are best for sitting on the back and lying down. When this model of the bike came on the market in the 1930s, these bikes caused a stir in the market, and its acceptance is still extreme.
After the 1930s, they became popular in the subsequent decades and have held popularity ever since. Usually, cruisers are built by Harley Davidson. But Indian and Excelsior are also contributing to the industry.
Enduro Bikes
These bikes are mainly used for long-distance driving and off-road. As a result, the headlight and taillight are so powerful that bikers can easily drive at night. These types of bikes are basically equipped with timers and separate equipment for measuring road charts.
However, the common purpose of Enduro bikes is to use for sports. These bikes are normally built for the world Enduro championship. As they have timers installed in it, so the number of stages is counted as a bike run against the clock.
Sport Bikes
Basic sports bikes are very available in our country. These bikes are made mainly for a lot of speed, fast acceleration, and good controlling racing. Sports bikes are mainly used for racing or other purposes. For example, the Yamaha YZF R15 V2.0 is a sports bike. Usually, the young generation like a sports bike, in fact, they love it because its performance and fuel efficiency are perfect from all sides.
Dirt Bikes
These bikes are primarily designed for off-road driving. The main features of the bike are its most powerful engine, narrow-body, and small slim wheels, and a long suspension. There are many types of dirt bikes available worldwide, and the functions of bikes depend mainly on their nature and riding.
Because of the extremely powerful engines, dirt bikes are mainly used for racing and are suitable for riding on high and low roads or hilly roads. The bikes are used for long jumping, and the suspension is made this way.
Naked Bikes
Naked bikes were first made in England in the ’60s. The outside equipment of the bikes is arranged in such a way that the inside engine or anything else is not easily visible.
Naked bikes are basically covered with durable plastic body parts and Naked bikes from companies like Ducati, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Triumph are currently available on the market.
Scooters
Currently, almost all motorcycle companies are paying more attention to the scooter segment as these two-wheelers are easy to use, making our busy lives much easier. Scooters are a type of motorcycle, but there are some differences between scooters and motorbikes. The feature of scooters is that they are very comfortable and consume less fuel. That is why its speed is less than any ordinary bike.
Further, another type of scooter, which is called power scooter, is also available in the American and European markets. These bikes look a lot like wheelchairs but have a powerful motorcycle engine. A power scooter can also have 3, 4, or 5 wheel seats. The engine of this type of bike is very powerful, and the bikes are comfortable and also useful to carry a lot of stuff.
Supermoto
The Supermoto or supercross bikes are designed for riding on dirt roads and for dirt riding. However, the bikes are not very stylish, but quite stylish. The bikes are mainly made for flat trucks, moto crosses, and road racing.
Moped
Some may get confused Moped with a scooter. Some people may even think of Moped as a scooter, but technically they are different. The Moped is actually a combination bicycle and a small bike. Usually, a Moped has pedals like the bicycle and a small engine of 50cc or less. Sometimes, an electric motor can be seen too.
The modern day moped doesn’t come with pedals; instead, the 50cc engine is installed, which limits the maximum speed up to 30mph. So, anyone older than 16 years old can drive a moped.
Final Words
Apart from these bike types, you can also customize your own bikes. Many companies offer bike customization and get you the opportunities to build according to your needs. However, making a customized bike is not available in Bangladesh. Hence, you will need to remain satisfied with the preloaded bikes unless you want to import a customized one.
Source: United News of Bangladesh