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Parts of a Motorcycle

The image below is my 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS

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The greatest difference from a bicycle is the addition of an engine. The converts the explosion of gasoline into rotational motion, which spins the rear wheel. The pedals are missing but there is still a rear gear as well as a mechanism to change the front gear. In order for there to be an engine, there now has to be a gas tank, an exhaust, a muffler, and the electronics associated with the engine. The engine generates heat, which has to be removed with a radiator.

Aside from the engine, the motorcycle also has a front and rear suspension, though many bicycles also have these. These are almost identical to the bicycle version, which often have shocks connected to the front wheel, and a swing arm in the rear. This motorcycle has dual front disc brakes a single rear brake.