Friday, September 6, 2013

Street Fighter Motorcycle

By Luna Cole


Nowadays, motorcycles come in different forms, styles and sizes making motorcycle enthusiasts more confused as to what type of motorcycle is most suited for them to purchase and use. Motorcycles that are designed to be ridden on pavement and street motorcycles are two of the most common; however, there are other types of motorcycles that can be new and not very familiar to a lot of people.

One type of motorcycle is the street fighter motorcycle which is a kind of sport bike that is made and customized for the purpose of achieving a more aggressive overall appearance. Customization of this kind of motorcycle includes removal of the fairing or the shell that is typically place on top of the motorcycle's frame. The purpose of removing fairing includes decreasing air drag and providing protection to the rider against hazards caused by the wind.

To make a motorbike into a street fighter motorcycle, changes and customizations has to be done. These changes include making mufflers short and loud, the pair of headlights should be round and large and handlebars are made to be upright and tall.

The street fighter motorcycles are gaining popularity worldwide that is why a lot of motorcycle manufacturers like Honda, Ducati and Triumph have tried to produce street fighter motorcycles that are factory built.

Though it was made popular mostly by European motorcycle riders, the street fighter motorcycle is believed to be inspired by Japanese motorcycles that are new during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Street fighter motorcycles before was only removed with motorcycle fairings which is maybe due to the fact that young motorcycle riders could not afford to continuously replaced fairings that were damaged due to frequent crashes. After some time, large and round headlights were added and handlebars that are high and upright were then customized for the street fighter motorcycles in order to aid the rider perform many other stunts.

Aside from discussing about street fighter motorcycles, it is also important that safety riding is included in this discussion. Here are some tips on how motorcycle riders can avoid accidents when driving:

-Make sure that when you try to drive a motorcycle, you are capable to do so and you have learned all the necessary information that you should know when driving.

-Be careful when you are driving and avoid driving recklessly even if you think you already are an expert driver or rider. Even if you are already an expert rider, there is still a tendency that you might encounter beginner riders which may cause you to have an accident.

-Motorcycle drivers and riders should be extra careful especially in changing or turning lanes because of the fact that motorcycles are smaller and harder to notice compared to other types of vehicles. When steering, make sure to do it clearly.

-Last but no the least on the list of our safety measures for motorcycle driving and riding is to use your common sense and all other senses that you have especially when you are driving. If you think you are not capable to drive your motorcycle properly maybe because you are drunk or you are not feeling well, do not drive. A lot of motorcycle accidents should have been avoided if motorists have decided not to drive during times when they are drunk and unwell.




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