Sports bike Type Motorcycle

Sport bikes Type Motorcycle, sometimes called performance bikes or "crotch rockets," emphasize speed, acceleration, deceleration, and maneuverability. Because of this, there are certain design elements that most motorcycles of this type will share. Sport bikes have comparatively high performance engines resting inside a lightweight frame. The combination of these help maintain structural integrity and chassis rigidity. Braking systems combine higher performance brake pads and multi-piston calipers that clamp onto oversized vented rotors. Suspension systems are advanced in terms of adjustments and materials for increased stability and durability. Front and rear tires are larger and wider than tires found on other types of motorcycles to accommodate higher cornering speeds and greater lean angles. Fairings may or may not be found on a sport bike. When used, the fairings are shaped to reduce aerodynamic drag as much as possible, and generally offer less wind protection for the rider. The performance of some stock sport bikes is so high that they can be used on a race track right off the showroom floor.

These overall design traits mean sport bikes are generally less practical for street use when compared to most other types of motorcycles. They offer few of the extra features and creature comforts common on touring motorcycles, such as center stands, provisions for saddle bags, large windshields, or fairings that provide protection from rain. Rider position and ergonomics are compromised in favor of weight distribution and aerodynamics. This generally means higher foot pegs, which position the legs closer to the body, and a longer reach to the hand controls, which positions the body and center of gravity forward, above the fuel tank.

The sport bike type can be broken down further into different classes: Entry-level sport bikes are motorcycles that are meant to introduce motorcyclists to the sport bike design. Small-capacity sport bikes typically have engine sizes ranging from 125 cc (7.6 cu in) to 400 cc (24 cu in), but are also produced with engines as small as 50 cc (3.1 cu in). Some entry-level bikes are actually full-featured super-bikes with some sort of performance-limiting mechanism. Super-sport bikes (also known as middleweight sport bikes) are sharply focused for optimal performance on a race track and are built around a high revving, small displacement powerplant that is usually sized from around 600 cc (37 cu in) to 800 cc (49 cu in). Super bikes type motorcycle have characteristics similar to the smaller super sport bikes, but are powered by larger engines that are usually sized around 800 cc (49 cu in) to 1,100 cc (67 cu in). Hyper sport bikes emphasize top speed and acceleration and are typically powered by large motors displacing from 1,100 cc (67 cu in) to 1,400 cc (85 cu in). Sport touring bikes are sport bikes designed with greater emphasis on long-distance riding.

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