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moped
thumb|upright=1.35|Honda PA50|Honda Hobbit PA 50/Camino moped (European market) A moped ( ) is a type of small and inexpensive motorcycle, generally having a less stringent licensing requirement than full motorcycles or automobiles. Historically, the term exclusively meant a motorcycle with bicycle pedals. Mopeds typically travel only slightly faster than bicycles on public roads.
motor scooter
type of motorcycle with step-through frame and upright riding position
electric motorcycle
plug-in electric vehicles with two or three wheels
sport motorcycle
motorcycle designed for sporty riding regardless of other characteristics
motorcycle taxi
typically carries one passenger, who "rides pillion" behind the motorcycle operator
cruiser
classic style of motorcycle where the riding position is erect and slightly leaned back with feet forward and the hands up
touring motorcycle
type of motorcycle
Dual-sport motorcycle
Motorcycle type
type of motorcycle
vehicle classifications
underbone
thumb|upright=1.35|Plastic panels and covers are widely used on modern underbones e.g. Modenas Kriss series|Modenas Kriss 2. thumb|MCX Raptor, an underbone from the Philippines. thumb|Honda Winner, an underbone with 150 cc engine displacement. An underbone is a type of motorcycle that uses structural tube framing with an overlay of plastic or non-structural body panels and contrasts with monocoque or unibody designs where pressed steel serves both as the vehicle's structure and bodywork. Outside Asia, the term underbone is commonly misunderstood to refer to any lightweight motorcycle that use
custom motorcycle
stylish motorcycle
diesel motorcycle
motorcycle with a diesel engine
Cabin motorcycle
fully or semi-enclosed motorcycle