| Motorcycles are two-wheeled vehicles equipped | | | | tanks although external frames are used for the |
| with an engine. When driven at a high speed, the | | | | oil reservoir.SuspensionThe suspension serves as |
| vehicle stands upright and stable; when driven at a | | | | the shock absorber of the vehicle. The front |
| lower speed, a continuous readjustment needs to | | | | suspension plays an integral part in controlling the |
| be made to provide stability to the rider and the | | | | steering of the machine, while the back |
| cycle. This land-based machine consists of various | | | | suspension supports the swingarm.BrakesA |
| parts: chassis, fuel tanks, suspension, brakes, | | | | motorcycle is installed with independent brakes in |
| engine, transmission, and tires.ChassisThe chassis | | | | the front and at the back. Front brakes are |
| is more commonly known as the frame. It is | | | | generally more powerful. Rear wheels have a |
| usually made of aluminum, steel or alloy, although | | | | danger of causing the motorcycle to skid forward |
| customized carbon-fiber ones are also available. | | | | due to the weight transfer. Most of the |
| The primary concern regarding the chassis is the | | | | motorcycles nowadays are built with anti-lock |
| stability it provides, which in most cases | | | | breaking systems.EngineMotorcycles have |
| encounters three problems: capsizing, which usually | | | | gasoline-powered engines.TransmissionThe |
| happens at lower speed; wobbling, which is more | | | | transmission is controlled by a clutch lever installed |
| annoying rather than harmful; and weaving, which | | | | on one of the handles, usually the left-hand side. |
| makes the whole bike become unstable at higher | | | | The gear lever is a foot pedal on the left side of |
| speeds.Fuel TankFuel tanks are usually considered | | | | the motorcycle.TiresThe tire is the part of the |
| part of the chassis and are mounted above the | | | | motorcycle that comes in full contact with the |
| engine. They are usually manufactured with | | | | road. There are different types of tires for |
| high-density polyethylene. Manufacturers usually | | | | different bikes and different surfaces. Some tires |
| create a hollow frame in the chassis for fuel | | | | have a different gripping effect on surfaces. |