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MOTORCYCLE TERMS EXPLAINED

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If you want to become a biker, here are some words and terms you should know.

Apex: The highest point in the curve of the road. When riding, you should enter the curve at the outside edge and hit the apex before exiting the curve.

Atgatt: This acronym means All The Gear, All The Time.

Chopper: A motorcycle with a much longer fork at the front with a higher angle than a regular bike.

Lane splitting: It’s when the bike is ridden between lanes to avoid traffic.

Torque: The force generated by the engine that turns the wheel on the road – not just on motorcycles. Torque is the energy that turns the wheel. It is measured in joules.

The more powerful the engine, the more kilowatts it produces, which provides more torque to turn the wheels faster.

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