Motorcycle Terminology

3. - A big group ride, often organized around a location with scenic rides.
7. - A touring motorcycle dressed up for a road trip.
9. - The “twisting force” an engine makes also called grunt as opposed to horsepower.
11. - A classic term for jackets and pants, prized for their high abrasion resistance.
13. – Slang for a motorcycle's exhaust system.
14. - A motorcycle with one wheel in front and two in the back.
15. - If someone is doing mechanical work, repairs, or maintenance on a bike.
16. - A motorcycle that has been stripped down for a minimalist look.
17. - This is common slang for a helmet.

1. - On a motorcycle, the windscreen or plastic parts near the front of the bike.
2. - A bike known for its radically altered steering angle and lengthened front end.
4. - A retractable leg used for support when the bike is parked.
5. - Refers to the front suspension system and assembly supporting the front wheel.
6. - A device that engages and disengages the power transmission from the engine.
7. - A minimalist-looking half-shell style helmet popular with Chopper riders.
8. - Describes a problem with a bike. Bells are used on bikes to help ward them off.
10. - Any bike with no rear suspension.
12. - Lingo for almost any motorcycle, also often called a bike, sled.
15. - A side-to-side movement of the front or rear wheel while riding at speed.