Motorcycles Glossary
Definitions of commonly used motorcycle terms.
ABATE
A definition of the term ABATE.
A definition of the term ABATE.
ABS
A definition of the term ABS or anti-lock brakes.
A definition of the term ABS or anti-lock brakes.
Aftermarket
A definition of the term motorcycle aftermarket.
A definition of the term motorcycle aftermarket.
Airhead
airhead means definition of airhead
airhead means definition of airhead
Ape hangers
A definition of the term ape hangers.
A definition of the term ape hangers.
Bagger
A definition of the term bagger.
A definition of the term bagger.
Belt drive
A definition of the phrase belt drive in motorcycling.
A definition of the phrase belt drive in motorcycling.
Bobber
A definition of the term bobber.
A definition of the term bobber.
Bore
The definition of the term bore.
The definition of the term bore.
Boxer
A definition of the term boxer.
A definition of the term boxer.
Café racer
A definition of the term café racer.
A definition of the term café racer.
Cam
The definition of the term cam.
The definition of the term cam.
Carbon fiber
A definition of the term carbon fiber.
A definition of the term carbon fiber.
Carburetor
A definition of the term carburetor.
A definition of the term carburetor.
Case
The definition of the motorcycle term case.
The definition of the motorcycle term case.
cc
The definition of the term cc.
The definition of the term cc.
Centerstand
The definition of the term centerstand.
The definition of the term centerstand.
Chain drive
A definition of the term chain drive.
A definition of the term chain drive.
Chassis
The definition of the term motorcycle chassis.
The definition of the term motorcycle chassis.
Chicken strips
The definition of the motorcycle term chicken strips.
The definition of the motorcycle term chicken strips.
Chopper
A definition of the term chopper.
A definition of the term chopper.
Clip-ons
A definition of the term clip-ons.
A definition of the term clip-ons.
Clutch
A definition of the term clutch.
A definition of the term clutch.
Cold weather gear
The definition of the term motorcycle cold weather gear.
The definition of the term motorcycle cold weather gear.
Combustion chamber
The definition of the term combustion chamber.
The definition of the term combustion chamber.
Compression
The definition of the term compression.
The definition of the term compression.
Connecting rod
A definition of the term connecting rod.
A definition of the term connecting rod.
Contact patch
The definition of the term contact patch.
The definition of the term contact patch.
Controls
The definition of the term motorcycle controls.
The definition of the term motorcycle controls.
Convertible
The definition of the term convertible.
The definition of the term convertible.
Counterbalancer
The definition of the term counterbalancer.
The definition of the term counterbalancer.
Countersteer
A definition of the term countersteer.
A definition of the term countersteer.
Crankshaft
The definition of the word crankshaft.
The definition of the word crankshaft.
Crotch rocket
The definition of the term crotch rocket.
The definition of the term crotch rocket.
Cruiser
A definition of the term motorcycle cruiser.
A definition of the term motorcycle cruiser.
Cupping
The definition of the term cupping.
The definition of the term cupping.
Curb weight
The definition of the term curb weight.
The definition of the term curb weight.
Cylinder
The definition of the term cylinder.
The definition of the term cylinder.
Daytona Bike Week
A definition of the term Daytona Bike Week.
A definition of the term Daytona Bike Week.