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The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle - ANSWERS-Information processing
and decision making
Definition of a motorcycle - ANSWERS-A single track, two wheel vehicle designed to be
straddled by its rider and having handle bars for control
Street motorcycle - ANSWERS-Designed for use on public streets
Dual purpose motorcycle - ANSWERS-Can be used on or off highways and trails
Off- highway motorcycle - ANSWERS-Are not street legal
Street motorcycle types - ANSWERS-Standard, cruiser, sport, touring
Standard motorcycle - ANSWERS-All around capabilities, sometimes called a naked bike because
of their minimum use of body panels. They use a straight up seating position and are available
with various engine sizes
Cruiser motorcycle - ANSWERS-Usually has a classic styling with forward footrests and swept
back handlebars
Sport motorcycle - ANSWERS-Use body panels and fairing for aerodynamics and rear positioned
footrests. They may have a high power to weight ratio and put riders in a forward leaning
seating position
, touring motorcycle - ANSWERS-Are designed with car type features for riding over long
distances. They feature a large engine and large wind deflecting fairing. They are heavier than
most other motorcycle types and often include additional storage space
Scooters - ANSWERS-Use a step through design often with under-seat storage. Usually has
smaller wheels and an automatic transmission
Three wheel motorcycle - ANSWERS-Feature dual wheels in either the front or rear. Controls are
similar to a two wheel motorcycle, theres no need for balance.
Trail bikes - ANSWERS-Intended for recreational riding in forests or deserts.
motorcross bike - ANSWERS-Designed for closed course competitions over bumps and jumps
Trials motorcycle - ANSWERS-Used for low speed competition over challenging obstacles
Which of the following descriptions apple to standard type motorcycles? - ANSWERS-Straight up
seating position
Which of the following describes cruiser type motorcycle - ANSWERS-Classic styling
Which type of motorcycle features rear positioned footrests, high power to weight ratio and a
forward leaning ride? - ANSWERS-Sport
Sport type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power to weight ratio -
ANSWERS-True
Complete Solutions14
The primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle - ANSWERS-Information processing
and decision making
Definition of a motorcycle - ANSWERS-A single track, two wheel vehicle designed to be
straddled by its rider and having handle bars for control
Street motorcycle - ANSWERS-Designed for use on public streets
Dual purpose motorcycle - ANSWERS-Can be used on or off highways and trails
Off- highway motorcycle - ANSWERS-Are not street legal
Street motorcycle types - ANSWERS-Standard, cruiser, sport, touring
Standard motorcycle - ANSWERS-All around capabilities, sometimes called a naked bike because
of their minimum use of body panels. They use a straight up seating position and are available
with various engine sizes
Cruiser motorcycle - ANSWERS-Usually has a classic styling with forward footrests and swept
back handlebars
Sport motorcycle - ANSWERS-Use body panels and fairing for aerodynamics and rear positioned
footrests. They may have a high power to weight ratio and put riders in a forward leaning
seating position
, touring motorcycle - ANSWERS-Are designed with car type features for riding over long
distances. They feature a large engine and large wind deflecting fairing. They are heavier than
most other motorcycle types and often include additional storage space
Scooters - ANSWERS-Use a step through design often with under-seat storage. Usually has
smaller wheels and an automatic transmission
Three wheel motorcycle - ANSWERS-Feature dual wheels in either the front or rear. Controls are
similar to a two wheel motorcycle, theres no need for balance.
Trail bikes - ANSWERS-Intended for recreational riding in forests or deserts.
motorcross bike - ANSWERS-Designed for closed course competitions over bumps and jumps
Trials motorcycle - ANSWERS-Used for low speed competition over challenging obstacles
Which of the following descriptions apple to standard type motorcycles? - ANSWERS-Straight up
seating position
Which of the following describes cruiser type motorcycle - ANSWERS-Classic styling
Which type of motorcycle features rear positioned footrests, high power to weight ratio and a
forward leaning ride? - ANSWERS-Sport
Sport type motorcycles typically feature a higher than average power to weight ratio -
ANSWERS-True
