motorcycle
Two-wheeled motorized vehicle whose engine cylinder is larger than 125 cubic centimeters.
turn signal
Device emitting an intermittent light, signaling a change of the vehicle’s direction or a temporary hazard to other vehicles.
gas tank
Reservoir containing the fuel that makes the vehicle self-sufficient.
engine
Device converting the combustion of fuel and air into mechanical energy.
carburetor
Engine mechanism that prepares the air/fuel mixture.
spoiler
Partly aesthetic aerodynamic part that deflects air away from the front wheel.
disc brake
Braking mechanism comprising a disc attached to the wheel, whose rotation is slowed down when the brake pads exert friction on it.
rim
Metal circle constituting the wheel’s circumference and on which the tire is mounted.
brake caliper
Viselike part comprising a piston, which straddles the brake disc and supports the brake pads.
fairing
Aerodynamic parts covering certain components of the motorcycle to reduce air friction and driver discomfort.
telescopic front fork
Pair of tubes sliding together and encasing a spring; it controls steering, suspension and shock absorption for the front wheel.
front fender
Piece of curved metal covering the front wheel, protecting the motorcyclist from being splashed.
headlight
Lamp on the front of the vehicle to light up the space in front.
dashboard
Body component containing the instrument panel and the light switch.
clutch lever
Lever for disengaging then engaging the engine and the gearbox, allowing the gears to be changed.
handgrip
Extension of the handlebars that the driver holds to steer the motorcycle.
windshield
Glass and plastic pane in front, protecting the motorcyclist from the wind and inclement weather.
mirror
Mirror attached to the handgrip, allowing the motorcyclist to see behind and along the sides of the vehicle without turning around.
dual seat
Usually leather seat allowing the driver to sit in front and the passenger to sit behind.
frame
Set of hollow metal tubes welded together, forming the motorcycle’s framework.
taillight
Lamp that lights up automatically when the front lights are lit and emits a brighter light when the driver applies the brakes.
turn signal
Device emitting an intermittent light, signaling a change of the vehicle’s direction or a temporary hazard to other vehicles.
rear shock absorber
Cylindrical mechanism attached to the rear wheel and coupled with a spring; it absorbs shocks caused by unevenness in the road.
main stand
Fold-down support comprising two rods; it keeps the motorcycle upright with one of its wheels off the ground.
exhaust pipe
Compartmentalized chamber in which the escaping gases expand, thus reducing the noise from the engine.
gearshift lever
Pedal located under the motorcyclist’s left foot, for changing the ratio between the motor’s speed of rotation and that of the wheels.
kickstand
Fold-down support on the left side of the motorcycle to keep it almost upright when at rest.
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