| Not only are there many different companies that sell | | | | the things they are designed for. Even the crazy |
| motorcycles, but there are many different types of | | | | bikes we see that have been radically altered like the |
| bikes as well which can make it confusing for the | | | | ones we see on Orange County Choppers are a |
| novice would be biker. Motorcycles are generally | | | | variation of cruiser. Tour bikes are also a type of |
| classified into certain types, which makes it a little | | | | cruiser and are designed for longer cross country |
| easier to decide and also helps you understand the | | | | trips. |
| features and benefits of each type of motorcycle. | | | | The next classification we want to look into is the |
| One of the most popular and most found of all types | | | | sport bike. Of course you know with anything that |
| of motorcycles is known as the cruiser. This is the | | | | has the word sport in it we need to be talking about |
| bike of choice for the majority of the population. | | | | speed. Sport bikes by their very nature are fast |
| They are very durable and they are easy to ride | | | | bikes and as with fast cars and fast boats they are |
| which makes them a good choice for beginning riders | | | | built more for speed and power than comfort. These |
| as well. The cruiser style also offers the widest range | | | | are fun bikes meant for short trips to get the |
| of choices in style and design. Of course as with any | | | | adrenaline going, not long rides. These lightweight |
| motorcycle, a cruiser comes with basic handlebars, a | | | | bikes feature sturdy suspensions and they make it |
| standard seat and basic comfort items. What makes | | | | easy to make sharp turns at breakneck speed. |
| cruisers great for beginners as well as a favorite to | | | | A newer hybrid combination of the two is known as |
| all bikers is their ease of turning and great high speed | | | | the dual sport motorcycle. The large tires found on |
| handling. On the down side, cruisers are among the | | | | these bikes make it fun and comfortable to ride on |
| heaviest of motorcycles available. | | | | the street as well as off road. This bike is perfect for |
| The majority of custom bikes usually come under the | | | | people who use their bike to commute but still want |
| cruiser category due to the design features used and | | | | to be able to get into some off-roading. |