Road & Trail Refererce Page

Name	Description	Photo
Adventure, Dual Sport or Enduros	Designed for on-road and off-road riding. Taller seat height. Will have brake lights and blinkers for on-road usage. Usually includes off-road suspension and may use off-road tires. Popular Brands: Honda African Twin, KTM, BMW R 1250GS, Triumph Tiger 800
Chopper	Riders sit low with modified steering angles and lengthened forks for a stretched-out appearance. To be considered a chopper, the frame must be cut and welded. Typically includes a set of tubes that connect the rear fender with the frame. Popular Brands: American Iron Horse, Big Bear, Honda Saxon
Cruiser	Focuses on a comfortable ride. Engines often exceed 1,000 ccs. Typically feature shiny chrome or anodized black parts. Popular Brands: Kawasaki Vulcan, Ducati Diavel, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Honda Shadow
Custom	Hand-crafted or kit vehicle built for private use. Not constructed by a licensed manufacturer.
Dirt Bike, Off- Highway Motorcycle, or Off-Road Bike	Built for mobility and jumping, with a lightweight frame. Typically come equipped with special tires and a stiff suspension to ride over rough terrain. Engines come in either two-stroke or four-stroke. Unlikely to have brake lights or blinkers. Popular brands: Honda Trail, Yamaha TT R230, Kawasaki KLX300
Electric	Plug-in vehicles with typically two or three wheels. Power is supplied by a rechargeable lithium battery which drives one or more electric motors. Typically have a fast zero to 60 acceleration, since they develop full torque immediately. Popular Brands: Harley LiveWire S2, CSC ES5
Mini, pocket, or commuter	Smaller than the standard motorcycle. Mostly used in cities. Most of these motorcycles have an engine size between 50 and 250 cc, with the average speed being between 30 and 40 miles per hour. Typically include a four-stroke, horizontal crankshaft engine, with four to six inch wheels and a low frame /seat height with elevated handlebars. Popular Brands: Honda Gram, Kawasaki Gram Z125 PRO, Honda Monkey
Sport bike, street bike, or supersport bike	The frame is typically made of steel or aluminum. Has advanced suspension that absorbs bumps and imperfections without throwing the bike out of balance. Designed with a forward riding position and optimized for speed, acceleration, braking, and cornering on roads. Popular brands: Yamaha YZF-R1, Suizuki Hayabusa, Honda CBR 1000RR
Standard/naked	More of an upright seating position than other motorcycle types. Little or no fairing on the front. Seat height varies from middle range to shorter. Available in a range of engine capacity. Popular brands: Harley-Davidson Iron 883, Yamaha MT-07, Suzuki GSX
Touring	Designed for comfort and long-term riding. Usually include a large fairing. Typically have a lot of storage. Available in a range of engine capacity. Popular Brands: Honda Gold Wing, Indian Roadmaster, BMW R 1250 RT
Recreational Vehicles
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)	Motorized off-road vehicle with four tires. Uses straddle seating. Includes handlebar steering designed for a single rider. Popular brands: Sportsman 570, Argo, Outlander
Autocycle	Three-wheeled vehicle that is often described as a mix between a car and a motorcycle. Designed for driving on a road with 1-2 passengers. The seating area can be partially or fully enclosed. Popular Brands: Polaris Slingshot, Can-Am Ryker, Arcimoto
Dune buggy	Small and lightweight vehicle with a rear mounted engine. Designed for driving on beaches, in the desert, and other off-road conditions. Usually includes oversized tires.
Golf-Cart	A recreational vehicle designed to be used primarily on a golf course. Has an average maximum speed of 20 mph. Has at least three wheels on the ground and weighs at least 1,300 lbs., maximum weight may vary by state. Carries no more than four people, including the driver.
Go-Kart	Come in all shapes and sizes and can resemble regular cars or race cars. A small four-wheel vehicle with a small engine that is used for recreation and racing. It’s low to the ground and has small tires, a steering wheel, throttle, brake pedal, seat, and roll hoop. Not intended to be driven on a road.
Mini Truck	A small-form pickup truck that usually only seats two people and can carry between 700 and 800 pounds of cargo. It has a smaller engine that’s typically between 30 - 65 horsepower. May have four-wheel or rear-wheel drive. Popular brands: Subaru Sambar, Mitsubishi Minicab
Moped	Typically has a step-through frame, small wheels, and a small motor that’s usually 50cc or less. Can be gas-powered or electric-powered. The average maximum speed of a moped is 30 mph. Designed for use on roads other than highways or freeways. Popular brands: Vespa, Piaggio, Aprilia, Peugeot
Motorized Bicycle	A motorized bicycle can have pedal assist and/or propel itself. A motorized bicycle typically has a motor and transmission and can generally reach 30 mph. Can be gas-powered or electric-powered. Popular brands: Aventon, Cannondale Treadwell, Co-op Cycles
Neighborhood Electric Vehicle	A four-wheeled electric powered vehicle that operates at a maximum speed of 25 mph. Typically weighs 3,000 lbs or less. Can carry between two to four people. Can be driven on most public roads with a maximum 35 mph speed limit. Appearance may vary as NEVs can resemble golf carts or smaller cars. Must also have seat belts, headlights and brake lights, turn signals, and mirrors. Requirements may vary by state. Popular brands: GEM, Peapod, Renault
Sandrail	Most sand rails are custom-built, meaning they are all unique. Can have two or four seats for the driver and passenger(s). Lightweight and have a tubular chassis, a roll cage, and paddle tires. High-performance engine is located on the rear of the vehicle. Designed to be driven on the sand only.
Motorscooter	Has two to three wheels. Powered by a gas or electric enclosed motor. Controlled by an upright steering handle attached to the front wheel. Has a skateboard-type deck and is designed to be either stood upon by the operator or with one seat mounted on the deck for the operator to sit upon To be driven only on a bicycle path, trail, or bikeway, not on a sidewalk.
Self-Balancing Scooter (Segway)	Self-balancing personal transporter consisting of two motorized wheels connected to a pair of articulated pads on which the rider places their feet Powered by a gas or electric enclosed motor. The rider stands upright and uses a self-balancing gyroscopic system for steering and is able to change directions depending on which way the rider leans. Used for both personal transportation and recreation. Popular brand: Segway, Airwheel, Ninebot
Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) or Side-by-Side	UTV’s can have four or six wheels and are powered by diesel, gasoline, electric battery, or a hydrogen fuel cell. Feature a steering wheel similar to that in a car or truck. Have side-by-side or bench seating, seat belts, and an occupant protective structure, which commonly includes a system of tubular bars, surrounding the space where the operator and/or passenger are seated. Often feature modifications in order to perform a certain job. Popular brands: Polaris RZR 570, Kawasaki Mule
Snowmachines / Snowmobiles
Snowmobiles/Snowmachines	1 - 2 passenger snow track unit. Feature a steering wheel similar to that in a car or truck.