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All About Motorcycle Classifications
Written by L Quinn, on 16-08-2008 10:19
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There are many types of motorcycles, with each class having distinct differences. Here are the basics of the different types of motorcycle classes.
Cruisers and Choppers
A cruiser is a type of motorcycle where the rider has a straighter position while sitting and the feet are always in a forward position on the bike, meaning they are resting up or in front of the rider. Where for example on a bicycle, for instance, your feet are below where you are sitting. Cruisers are said to be more comfortable for riding long distances. Cruisers tend to be the most widely customized motorcycles and as such are sometimes referred to as "custom motorcycles". These custom cruisers, also called "choppers", which comes from a reference to the frame being chopped by having the front fork extended. The chopper was the type of motorcycle that Henry Fonda and Dennis Hopper rode in the 1960's movie Easy Rider. A cruiser or chopper is also the most popular class of motorcycle for the serious biker and you'll find a majority of bikers riding them at motorcycle conventions, expos, rallies and other events, as they give off the classic "cool" biker look. The leading maker of this type of bike is Harley Davidson.
What’s old is new again. The more things change the more they stay the same. The song remains the same, etcetera, etcetera. I’m sure I’ve used those adages and clichés before, but never did they seem truer in light of Harley-Davidson’s newest machine, the Cross Bones.
Back in January of this year, both father and son, Willie G. and Bill J. Davidson, were on hand at the infamous Viper Room on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, CA, to uncover, literally, the latest addition to not only the Softail line, but also to what is something of a phantom line-up. That snaky venue was the perfect setting, and likely chosen for both its dark motif and equally dark vibe, for Harley to officially announce what it calls Dark Customs. These shadowy figures are various bikes from other model platforms that all carry a common darkened theme. The Dark Customs currently are: Sportster 1200 Nightster (XL1200N), Night Rod Special (VRSCDX), Dyna Street Bob (FXDB), Fat Bob (FXDF), Night Train (FXSTB) and the Cross Bones (FLSTSB).
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As entry-level dual-sport bikes, both the 2008 Honda CRF230L and Yamaha XT250 are totally redesigned. These two small-bore motorcycles offer tons of cheap potential.
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MotorcycleUSA.com set out to see if an award-winning factory custom motorcycle, the 2008 Big Dog Pitbull, could stand up to the rigors of being a daily rider.
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