![]() ![]() ![]() They have smooth tires with tread patterns and engines generally in the 125 cc (7.6 cu in) and over range. Street motorcycles are motorcycles designed for being ridden on paved roads. Some experts do not recognize sub-types, like naked bike, that "purport to be classified" outside the six usual classes, because they fit within one of the main types and are recognizable only by cosmetic changes. There are also informal classifications or nicknames used by manufacturers, riders, and the motorcycling media. There are strict classification systems enforced by competitive motorcycle sport sanctioning bodies, or legal definitions of a motorcycle established by certain legal jurisdictions for motorcycle registration, emissions, road traffic safety rules or motorcyclist licensing. There is no universal system for classifying all types of motorcycles. Scooter, moped, underbone, miniature, pocket, electric, and three-wheeled motorcycles are generally excluded from the main categories but other classification schemes may include these as types of motorcycles. Strong distinctions are usually made between the six main types of motorcycles and other motorcycles. ![]() Īlthough there are many names and systems for classifying types of motorcycles based on their characteristics and usage, there are generally six categories recognized by most motorcycle manufacturers and organizations. Sport touring is sometimes recognized as a seventh category or integrated with the touring category. The six main types of motorcycles are generally recognized as standard, cruiser, touring, sports, off-road, and dual-purpose. A group of sport bikes, cruisers, scooters, and touring bikes ![]()
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