He exhibited his plans for the vehicle at the Stanley Cycle Show in London in 1884. The first commercial design for a self-propelled cycle was a three-wheel design called the Butler Petrol Cycle, conceived of Edward Butler in England in 1884. In some countries the use of pillions (rear seats) is restricted. Dual purpose machines like the dual-sport style are made to go off-road but include features to make them legal and comfortable on the street as well.Įach configuration offers either specialised advantage or broad capability, and each design creates a different riding posture. Off-road motorcycles include many types designed for dirt-oriented racing classes such as motocross and are not street legal in most areas. Street bikes include cruisers, sportbikes, scooters and mopeds, and many other types. There is often a racing counterpart to each type, such as road racing and street bikes, or motocross including dirt bikes. Within these types, there are many sub-types of motorcycles for different purposes. There are three major types of motorcycle: street, off-road, and dual purpose. The term motorcycle has different legal definitions depending on jurisdiction (see § Legal definitions and restrictions). Of all the motorcycles in the world, 58% are in the Asia-Pacific and Southern and Eastern Asia regions, excluding car-centric Japan.Īccording to the US Department of Transportation, the number of fatalities per vehicle mile traveled was 37 times higher for motorcycles than for cars. In developing countries, motorcycles are considered utilitarian due to lower prices and greater fuel economy. In 2014, the three top motorcycle producers globally by volume were Honda (28%), Yamaha (17%) (both from Japan), and Hero MotoCorp (India). In 1894, Hildebrand & Wolfmüller became the first series production motorcycle.
The 1885 Daimler Reitwagen made by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in Germany was the first internal combustion, petroleum-fueled motorcycle. Motorcycling is riding a motorcycle and being involved in other related social activity such as joining a motorcycle club and attending motorcycle rallies. Motorcycle design varies greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long-distance travel, commuting, cruising, sport (including racing), and off-road riding. A motorcycle, often called a motorbike, bike, or cycle, is a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle.
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