motorcycles

     

A motorcycle or motorbike is a single-track, two-wheele motor vehicle powered by an engine. Styles of motorcycles vary depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions. In many parts of the world, motorcycles are among the least expensive and most widespread forms of motorised transport.

Trivia about motorcycles

  • Harley-Davidson markets these vehicles & the boots to wear while riding them
  • Names for these include hogs & choppers
  • Lawrence owned 7 of these machines built by George Brough; he died after crashing one
  • In 1893 Springfield produced this USA's 1st gasoline-powered car; in 1901, the USA's 1st factory for these 2-wheelers