A whopping 287 million cars were registered in America in 2020. And while motorcycle use in the country may be at a record high in the same period, it pales in comparison to car use, with just 10 million motorcycles in the United States (just 8% of households have one*). That’s the case in most …
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If you’ve ever been to Southeast Asia, you’ve seen it firsthand: motorbikes, thousands of them weaving in and out of traffic in the busiest city centers or trudging through the hilly countryside with food, firewood, or other goods strapped to the back. Cars are there, of course, but far less prevalent than motorbikes. Of the …
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If you’ve never driven a motorcycle before, it probably looks pretty easy. What’s so hard about sitting in a single seat, almost lounging, as you cruise down the highway on two wheels, right? Driving a motorcycle is definitely harder than driving a car, no matter how simple and leisurely experienced riders make it look. For …
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If you’ve spent any kind of time around motorcycles, you’ve no doubt noticed that none of them really sound anything like cars. You might be wondering why that is, considering both cars and motorcycles use internal combustion engines that work largely the same way. Put simply, there are several common differences between car and motorcycle …
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The answer to why do most of the Americans prefer cars over motorcycles for daily commute is twofold. Americans tend to commute longer distances, and most American cities are not bike-friendly. Comfort needs and safety concerns mean that 86% of Americans use their cars to commute, and only 5% use motorcycles or bikes. Around 10% …
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Yes, a scooter is considered a motorcycle, both considered a two-wheeled motor vehicle. A scooter is one of the earliest designs for a motorcycle, being made in 1914. In this article, we will talk about whether a scooter counts as a motorcycle, the differences between the two, and the similarities. Does a scooter count as …
Motorcycles are fun, fast, and often cheaper than other vehicles that people drive for fun. But if they’re not safe enough for you to feel good about driving, you can look into something else, like a trike motorcycle or a small older sports car. These two alternatives are safer than motorcycles. Let’s look at what …
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Yes, a car stops faster than a motorcycle. This is fundamental to physics, the friction. With 4 wheels on the ground, the braking distance is reduced. Take a look at a motorcycle and a car side-by-side, and you may think you have an easy answer to this popular question: Can a car stop faster than …
Motorcycles are more popular in Asia than in many other parts of the world because of their cost and convenience. They are a lot more affordable when compared to a car. Motorcycles also suit the culture and geography of many Asian countries. Continue reading to find out just why so many people in Asia choose …
If you visit pretty much anywhere in Southeast Asia, you’ll notice that a lot of the population tends to get around on very small motorcycles. Typically, the bikes you’ll encounter in this part of the world don’t have engines larger than about 250 ccs, with most bikes having engines of around 125-150 ccs. In contrast, …
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