The world of motorcycles is as full as it is exciting. Many types of bikes can be found, each with its characteristics. It is essential to analyze the particularities of each one to find the one that best suits our needs.

Here is a summary of the main types of motorbikes on the market and their main features:

Types of motorcycles

• Motorcycle racing:

They are also motorbikes with a large cylinder capacity and power, more aggressive than bikes.

Racing bikes are also used in competition, particularly in asphalt speed racing.

They are characterized by the addition of headgear to improve their aerodynamics and the high performance they usually offer (in some cases they can reach 300 km/h).

It is important to note that peak speeds or acceleration tests should only be tested in the circuit.

• Custom bikes:

They began to popularize around the 1930s in the United States.

They are motorcycles whose original design was straightforward, but they are designed to be customized.

There are many kinds of custom bikes, although the best known are Bobber, Chopper or cruiser.

Stand out for their vintage look.

On these bikes, the seat is at a lower height, and the driver sits on it with his back even slightly tilted back.

On the other hand, in general, the handlebars are higher, and to hold on to them, you have to stretch your arms. This type of high handlebars is called hangings.

• Naked bikes:

They are motorcycles which, from the factory, have been eliminated all accessories.

They don’t have a face, and most of their mechanics are exposed.

Within the naked bikes, you can find the roadster style (ideal for travel) or streetfighter (for more sporting use).

• • Bikes trail:

The meaning of “trail” is something like “trail,” which gives us an idea of the area in which these bikes are most active.

They are tall and heavy bikes, which usually fit mixed tires.

They are designed for long off-road routes, although they are also prepared to run on asphalt.

These types of bikes are the ones that participate in raids like the Dakar.

• Bikes motocross:

They are motorbikes designed to be used by private circuits or runways and therefore do not have the type-approvals necessary for running on public roads (headlamps, rear-view mirrors, gas emissions) nor are they required to register or pass the ITV.

They must only register and pass if they wish to travel with them through public roads.

They are characterized by very soft suspensions to face leaps and bolts, and tires to maximize ground or mud grip.

Its 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines are mighty.

Motorbikes usually remove all accessory elements to reduce their weight in the face of competition.

• Enduro bikes

Are similar to motocross, although with small nuances.

The suspensions are even softer, and the engine is less “aggressive” because, in the enduro, it does not matter how fast, but how to overcome unforeseen obstacles.

If the bike is registered, it will be able to run on public roads and, while if it is not registered, it will only be able to do so circuit.

• Trial bikes

Cross, enduro, and trial motorcycles have many similarities, but also some fundamental differences.

Trial bikes, no seat, and tires are usually quite deflated to increase the contact surface.

Its gear ratio is very short, to get enough inertia from standing in tiny spaces to overcome obstacles, in short.

• Scooter

They are open frame motorcycles, with smaller wheels than the rest of bikes (usually between 12 and 15 inches) and with cylinders that can vary between 50 and 750 c. c. (maxi scooters).

On a scooter, the driver does not hover, but sits as if it were a chair, with his back straight, and rests his feet on the footrest.

• Mopeds:

They are the least potent and cylindrical motorcycles (50 C. C. and 45 km / h. of maximum factory speed).

Like scooters, they are characterized by their open frame.

It can only travel by village and by conventional road, never by motorways or motorways.