Motorcycles

Motorcycles are exciting two-wheeled vehicles. They are smaller and faster than most cars. Riders lean into turns and feel the wind as they ride. Motorcycles are popular all over the world for fun, racing, and getting around in traffic.

Types of Motorcycles

There are many types of motorcycles. Sport bikes are built for speed and racing. Cruisers are comfortable for long rides on the highway. Dirt bikes have knobby tires for riding on trails and dirt roads. Touring bikes are big and have room for luggage on long trips.

Motorcycle Safety

Motorcycle riders must wear helmets to protect their heads. Many riders also wear special jackets, gloves, and boots made of leather or tough fabric. Riders need a special license to drive a motorcycle. They have to be extra careful on the road because motorcycles are smaller and harder for other drivers to see.

Fun Facts

• The first motorcycle was built in 1885 by Gottlieb Daimler and had a wooden frame.
• The fastest motorcycle speed ever recorded was over 376 miles per hour.
• In some Asian countries, motorcycles are the most common form of transportation.

Did You Know?

Police motorcycles are used all over the world. Police officers on motorcycles can weave through traffic to get to emergencies faster than patrol cars!