Friday, March 6, 2009

Some Tips Before You Buy a Sports Bike

If you want speed in your life then go for sports bikes. However, not only these bikes are known for speed but also for excellent acceleration, maneuverability and deceleration. Before you go and buy a sports bike here are some things that you should know about these bikes.

Salient features of sports bikes


   1. In sports bikes you get a powerful engine for helping you drive faster and a light body which is easy to control

   2. The braking system of the sports bikes have both brake pads and multi-piston calipers and each are clamped into rotors

   3. Advanced adjustment system and materials are found in suspension so that both stability and durability can be achieved

   4. The tiers in front and rear are larger and wider than the other motorcycles so that you can get more speed and good angles.

   5. If fairings are used in sports bikes then they are shaped in such a manner that the aerodynamic drag is reduced to a large extent

There are various types of sports bikes available in the market and these are:


   1. Entry level: These are for those who want to practice before riding on an excellent sports bike. These are inexpensive bikes and are also lightweight and durable. The engines are made in such a way that they offer you both longevity and durability. The best part of these bikes is they are perfect for riders of any height and weight.

   2. Small capacity: The engines of these bikes range between 125 cc to 400 cc and are available as both 2 strokes and 4 strokes cycles. They are ideal for the riders with short statures and with light weight. These bikes also have short wheelbase and lightweight thus making the handling easier and similar to the high capacity sports bikes

   3. Hyper sport: Those of you who prefer bikes with high speed acceleration for them these bikes are ideal. The motors that you would find in these bikes range between 1000 cc and 1400 cc. These are heavier than the super bikes and therefore provide excellent stability

   4. Super bikes: These bikes are made for those who want to compete in bike racing. These bikes have larger engines ranging between 800 cc to 1200 cc.

   5. Super sport bikes: These bikes are also built keeping in mind the need of the racers. The power of the engines range between 600 cc to 800 cc.

   6. Sport touring: If you want to go for long rides then you should opt for sport touring bikes. Though these bikes are less powerful and heavier in comparison with the other sports bikes, they are preferred because of the comfort that they offer. They offer storage facility and make you feel comfortable while riding.

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