The answer to the question “Why we love motorcycles” cannot come in just one word or sentence! To shortlist some reasons for our love towards two-wheelers, we say – speed, thrill, freedom and power.If you can relate to this feeling, then join the club! As true bike-lovers, we must spend time understanding the various types of motorcycles and their purposes.

So, if you are interested to know how an adventure bike varies from a sports bike or a touring bike, then go through this handy guide!

List of 10 Different Kinds of Motorcycles for Beginners:

Let us now look into some of the popular types of motorcycle styles available in the market:

1. Standard Motorcycle:

A Standard motorcycle is the most common type of motorcycle which we see in the market today. Compared to other varieties like sports bikes or naked bikes, standard bikes are ergonomically quite comfortable. The seats are flat with a lower height than the tank head so that the driver can sit comfortably. The handle bars do not require you to lean forward or backward and lets you maintain an upright position. Standard bikes come within an engine capacity range of 125 CC -1000 CC.

Examples: Suzuki CB1100, Yamaha SR400

2. Scooters:

Scooters might not give you a top speed and power-packed ride like other motorcycles, but can wade you through heavy traffic like a dream. These light-weight motorcycles are easy to learn and drive. Although traditional scooters had a clutch and gear system, modern ones come in a simple button-start, accelerate and brake model. With funky styling, storage space, USB power charging and many more convenient features, scooters are like marvels on the road. The engine capacity of scooters can range from 100 CC– 250 CC.

Examples: TVS Jupiter, Vespa VXL 125, Yamaha Ray ZR 125

3. Naked Bikes:

Naked bikes are very similar to sports bikes in personality, but there are many variations when it comes to aesthetics and functionality. In Naked bikes, the fairings (wing shaped panels on the bike’s body) are removed to reveal their machinery. As they have minimal bodywork, external repairs and replacements don’t cost you much! These motorcycles are popular as street bikes for their rugged look, flatter handbars and tuned engines. The engine capacity may range between 250 CC – 1000 CC.